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The year in sport 2018: British Boxing

by Matt Davies - 31 December 201830 December 2018 0214

We have celebrated and endured a remarkable catalogue of truly extraordinary events. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we all just want a break. So, why not take a drastic leap away from the serious and relive some of the more enjoyable moments, by metaphorically flicking through the highlights of what

What to expect from sport in 2019

by Peter White - 20 December 201819 December 2018 0274

As the dust settles on 2018, it would be easy to sit back and reflect on another amazing year of sport. With the FIFA World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and all of the annual events too, there was certainly plenty to celebrate. Even if it didn’t quite

Is boxing in need of a structural change after Fury vs Wilder draw?

by Matt Davies - 3 December 20187 December 2018 0365

Few sporting occasions leave the world at a standstill more than a top class, competitive boxing fight. Whether by the WWE-style smack talk or the intrigue posed by a pair of fighters seemingly inseparable, people are almost magnetically attracted. Although the build-up exclusively focuses on the winner — and all related sub-plots

From lightweight champion to war hero: Author Gene Pantalone tells the incredible story of Lew Jenkins

by Matt Davies - 16 November 20187 December 2018 0435

From the lightweight champion of the world to a recognised war hero, Lew Jenkins lived a life almost too unbelievable to be true. Despite his notoriety in the 1940s, Jenkins is now largely unheard of. However, his story — both in the ring and outside — is extraordinary. A tragedy if it were

Confessions of a professional golfer: “It’s not all glitz and glamour”

by Iman Alaouie - 14 June 20182 July 2018 0446

In his interview with Sports Gazette, Luke Groves reflects on a difficult year of injuries, the huge leap from amateur to pro, and his passion for boxing. Not only did Luke Groves start his golf career late at 16, but the reason why he got into the sport was unorthodox

Johnny Nelson: “I think the loser of this fight retires but the winner possibly will go on to fight another big name in the heavyweight division”

by Shane Murphy - 4 May 20184 May 2018 0774

Saturday marks the long awaited rematch between David Haye and Tony Bellew at London’s 02 Arena. The rematch, which was due to take place on 17th December last year, was postponed due to Haye suffering, what he labelled, a “freak” accident. The rematch comes after Bellew upset the odds by a long margin

British boxer fights to normalise Muslim women in sport with ladies-only class

by Iman Alaouie - 3 April 201818 June 2018 0558

“The least I can do is teach them how to throw a punch” - Sports Gazette visited Stonebridge Boxing Club in Harlesden to meet Awo Abukor, an amateur boxer who started a ladies-only boxing class to encourage more Muslim women to participate in sport. A Muslim woman in sport is usually

“Because I loved boxing, people assumed that I wanted to be a boy”: Stacey Copeland on women’s boxing, perceptions of femininity and deciding against a nickname

by Nick Friend - 11 March 2018 01581

Until 1997, women could not legally box in Great Britain. It would be another fifteen years before Nicola Adams and Katie Taylor would announce themselves to the world in London, as women’s boxing made its debut at the 2012 Olympics. Six years on, there are just three weight categories for women

‘The Miracle Man’ – Daniel Jacobs

by Shane Murphy - 10 November 201710 November 2017 01157

Daniel Jacobs takes on the undefeated Luis Arias this Saturday in New York what is set to be one of the fights of the year. In the lead up to this fight however, a lot of attention has been brought not just to the fight itself, but the miracle that

‘‘One day, that’s going to be me’’ – Isaac Chamberlain on a life dedicated to boxing stardom

by Adam Samuel - 26 October 20173 February 2018 04624

Sports Gazette spent an afternoon with British boxing prospect Isaac Chamberlain, following his recent TKO victory over Ossie Jervier at the York Hall. In a typically charismatic interview, he explains his route into the sport, the drive behind his community involvement and a potential clash with a heated rival. Tall, stocky,