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Dennis McCann eyes his ‘slice of the cake’ ahead of Peter McGrail bout

Dennis McCann will defend his belts against Peter McGrail on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II on Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – exactly the type of showcase McCann has been waiting for.

Liam Cameron unwilling to be showboating Ben Whittaker’s dance partner

On October 6 2023, Liam Cameron returned from a five-year lay-off and outpointed the 2-2-2 Robbie Connor at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield

Showman Ben Whittaker relishes the pressure that showing off brings

Ben Whittaker has crammed a lot into eight professional fights

Dan Azeez and Lewis Edmondson to contest British 175lbs title

Dan Azeez will have the opportunity to regain the British light-heavyweight title when he fights Lewis Edmondson at London’s Copperbox Arena on October 19

Underdog Jack Massey questions Jai Opetaia’s credentials

On Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jack Massey fights Jai Opetaia for the IBF cruiserweight title. This time two years ago, however, he was working on scaffolds, unable to secure a meaningful opportunity.

Ohara Davies be warned: Adam Azim has found his 'man strength'

At first, it was Adam Azim’s blazing hand speed that attracted attention. But his impact saw him quickly pitched into a tit-for-tat battle of oneupmanship with his junior welterweight rival Dalton Smith.

Raven Chapman certain she poses a new test for Skye Nicolson

Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman have been circling each other for months. On Saturday, in the first female world title bout to take place in Saudi Arabia, they will finally come to blows.

Lennox Lewis is teaching Frazer Clarke the art of serenity

Frazer Clarke has been picking Lennox Lewis’ brains ahead of his rematch with British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, Fabio Wardley, which takes place in Saudi Arabia this weekend.

Jack Rafferty relishing career-changing win with memory of late mum

Jack Rafferty still sends texts to his mum. “On Thursday before my fight, I texted her at 38 minutes past three, saying: ‘I'm going to win that British title for you, Mum. I love you, I'm going to make you proud. Just watch, Red love heart. Your s...

Improving Andrew Cain’s eyes fixed on the long-term prize

Every young fighter turns professional with dreams of taking the sport by storm, racing through the levels, and quickly becoming a well-paid, household name

Road Warrior Anthony Cacace targeting homecoming dream

It is almost impossible for an undercard fight to steal the show on a night that Anthony Joshua fights at Wembley Stadium, but it was widely predicted that Anthony Cacace-Josh Warrington would provide the in-ring fireworks to match those that lit up...

Sam Noakes puts Mark Chamberlain’s loss to Josh Padley in perspective

Momentum had begun to build behind a fight between Sam Noakes and Mark Chamberlain before the latter's shock defeat to Josh Padley. With those plans now on ice, Noakes takes stock.

Fabio Wardley predicts second war with Frazer Clarke

Fabio Wardley expects to go to the same dark place again when he rematches Frazer Clarke on October 12

‘Out with the old’ as Dennis McCann targets TJ Doheny and Nonito Donaire

Jack Catterall anticipates ‘hungry, determined’ Regis Prograis

Jack Catterall is preparing for Regis Prograis to roll back the years when the super-lightweight contenders meet at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena on October 26