2017 saw huge changes in the EBU. champions fell, legends retired, big name prospects were signed and championship belts were stripped. The EBU installed a new governing format with new owners in and old owners out. Email us with your favourite EBU memory of 2017 for a chance to win £500. ... Continue Reading →
Cooper vs Ware talks stalled
the two men sitting at the top of the Light Heavyweight division have once again decided to pursue other options. To be fair, we don't know if it's the boxers, the managers or the promoters. But talks have fallen through four times now. most blame Cooper for demanding too much money. Cooper has never avoided... Continue Reading →
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Why its getting harder to make fights.
In all organisations, it seems to be harder than it once was to make fights happen. Missed fights are major blows to the sport. in a recent interview, Harry Matthews, EBU representative gave his take on the situation. "In my experience, its not the boxers that are to blame. People accuse boxers of being scared... Continue Reading →
A life in the day of a boxer.
I followed one of the top EBU Middleweights around for the day to find out what life is like as a boxer. I wont name the boxer to avoid giving insight to future opponents, but you all know him. 4.30AM. Wakes up and eats 4 boiled eggs, 1 wholemeal bread, 1 banana, 1 cup of... Continue Reading →
DelBrey vs Havey. What to expect.
We are Just 5 days away from their eagerly anticipated rematch. The first two fights between the EBU British and English Heavyweight Champions ended in draws. The first fight was lacking in all departments. The second was an action packed crowd pleaser. Lets hope the third isn't an anti-climax. I went to watch both Champions train last... Continue Reading →
Should David Haye retire?
David Haye has had an impressive career. He was at his best at Cruiserweight. He climbed up to Heavyweight where he became a two weight world Champion. David Haye is like marmite for boxing. He got people talking, good and bad. His much anticipated fight with Wladimir got the non boxing fans tuning in. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
Tait questions and answers.
At a recent question and answer event, number 2 ranked Welterweight, Tait, answered these questions. What is the hardest thing about being a boxer? It dominates your life when you are in training camp. You don't go out much, you train, eat, rest, repeat. Who is your boxing Hero? Roy Jones Jr. He was the... Continue Reading →
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Pearson stops Watkin in round 9!
Watkin was looking like a bulldozer, smashing his way through the Cruiserweight division. He had impressive wins against really good opposition. His power seemed phenomenal at the weight. He was ready to break into the top 10. Tonight he faced of against Pearson, a seemingly unimpressive fighter that not many had heard of. Personally, I predicted... Continue Reading →
