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From Champion to Comeback: John Conteh’s Theatrical Reckoning

A brilliant fresh theatrical study of John Conteh, the Liverpudlian boxing legend who became WBC light-heavyweight champion in 1974, has debuted at the Royal Court...

Apr 25, 2026 · admin

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Northampton extend summit advantage with dramatic late victory over Bath

Fin Smith's last-second penalty secured a thrilling 41-38 victory for Premiership Rugby leaders Northampton Saints versus runners-up Bath at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday evening. The...

Apr 24, 2026 · admin

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Whittaker’s Devastating Display Dismantles Suarez in Clinical First Round

Ben Whittaker delivered a masterclass in precise pugilistic technique as he dismantled Braian Suarez with a crushing opening-round knockout in Liverpool on Saturday night. The...

Apr 23, 2026 · admin

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Hatton Family Finds Solace in Public Outpouring of Love and Support

The family of Ricky Hatton, the former world light-welterweight and welterweight titleholder who died last September at the age of 46, has discovered comfort in...

Apr 22, 2026 · admin

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Campbell Hatton Reflects on Father’s Legacy Beyond the Ring

Campbell Hatton has spoken movingly about the wave of sympathy his family was given following his father Ricky Hatton's passing, characterising the funeral cortège through...

Apr 21, 2026 · admin

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Okolie’s Paris Heavyweight Clash Scrapped Following Failed Doping Test

British heavyweight champion Lawrence Okolie's eagerly anticipated clash with French Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka has been cancelled after the 33-year-old returned a positive result...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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Verhoeven’s Audacious Pyramid Challenge Against Usyk in May

Dutch kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven is set to undertake one of boxing's most ambitious bids at heavyweight glory this May, when he meets undisputed champion...

Apr 19, 2026 · admin

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Barney-Smith Eyes British Title Glory in Glasgow Showdown

Unbeaten super-featherweight Royston Barney-Smith will bid to capture the British and Commonwealth titles on Friday night in Glasgow, a victory the 22-year-old thinks would position...

Apr 18, 2026 · admin

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Whittaker Delivers Devastating First-Round Knockout in Liverpool Showdown

British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker produced a devastating first-round knockout against Argentina's Braian Suarez at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday night, extending his...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Collins Suffers First Professional Loss in Glasgow Rematch Drama

Nathaniel Collins endured the opening loss of his boxing career in a dramatic rematch with Spain's Cristobal Lorente at The Hydro in Glasgow. The featherweight...

Apr 16, 2026 · admin