Following my post on The History of Queenberry Rules I have decided to look at another historical figure within British boxing, so this week I will be looking at Who was Lord Lonsdale. Hugh Lowther was the 5th Earl of Lonsdale after taking over from his brother in 1882. However before claiming his inheritance he […]
Who Was Lord Lonsdale? Read More »
This weekend Rocky Fielding steps into the lions den when he travels over to Germany to take on WBA king Tyrone Zeuge for the Super Middleweight world title. So with that in mind I thought I’d look at who is Rocky Fielding as nobody but hardcore boxing fans seems to know who he is. As
Who Is Rocky Fielding? Read More »
As I’m sure you all know boxing matches are fought under Queensberry Rules, but what is the history of these rules that changed our sport. So in this post I will be looking at the history of Queesberry Rules. The rules were originally drafted in 1865 but they were not first published until two years
The History Of Queensberry Rules Read More »
On Saturday the 9th June Tyson Fury made his much anticipated comeback after nearly two and a half years out of the ring. With his successful comeback now behind him can he still win a world title? The Manchester arena hosted Fury’s first fight since he beat Wladimir Klitschko for the unified world heavyweight title
Can Tyson Fury Become A World Champion Once Again? Read More »
This week the world of boxing lost one of it’s most well known and well respected figures in Brendan Ingle. Who died in hospital at the age of 77. In this post I will be looking back at his life and paying tribute to the great man. Many boxing fans know him as one of
A Tribute To Brendan Ingle Read More »