How a Defeat Changed Everything for Josh Padley When Josh Padley picked up the phone on a Tuesday night in February, he couldn’t have imagined how that call would change his life. Just four days later, the Doncaster electrician was in Riyadh, standing across the ring from WBC lightweight champion ...

Thousands Line Streets to Say Goodbye to Ricky Hatton The boxing world came together in a powerful tribute to Ricky Hatton, as thousands of fans and sporting icons filled the streets of Manchester to bid farewell to “The Hitman”. Final Farewell for a People’s Champion Hatton, who died at the a...

Rising star Francesca Hennessy set for toughest test yet on BBC’s Clarke vs Tshikeva card Francesca Hennessy is ready for her biggest night in boxing so far — a co-main event slot on a nationally televised BBC card. The 20-year-old prospect from Sevenoaks will take on former world champion Fabia...

It’s official — Chantelle Cameron has been elevated to full WBC light-welterweight world champion, taking over the status from Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor, who has been named “champion in recess.” For Cameron, this is more than just a title upgrade — it’s a recognition of her standi...

Hatton Was ‘Excited for the Future’, Say Family After Tragic Death The family of Ricky Hatton say the former world boxing champion was “in a good place” and “excited for the future” before he was found dead at his home in Manchester on Sunday, aged 46. Police have confirmed there are no ...

Sabotage, Toenails & Tension: Eubank Jr and Hearn Clash Before Benn Rematch Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reignited one of British boxing’s fiercest rivalries in a fiery press conference ahead of their highly anticipated November rematch, with explosive accusations and personal jabs taking ce...

Ricky Hatton’s Vegas Nights: A Mancunian Hero and His Unforgettable Legacy Ricky Hatton’s rise from local lad to international boxing icon was nothing short of legendary—and his electrifying nights in Las Vegas between 2007 and 2009 remain etched in the memories of thousands who followed him f...

When you think of toughness in mixed martial arts, the mind instantly goes to the blood, sweat, and grit that define the sport. But even by UFC standards, Jared Gordon’s story from UFC Noche in San Antonio is almost hard to believe. The 37-year-old American lightweight revealed after his fight wit...

Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton Dies at 46: ‘A Heart as Big as His Smile’ Ricky Hatton, the former world champion and beloved British boxing icon, has died at the age of 46. He was found at his home in Manchester on Sunday, with Greater Manchester Police confirming that there are “no suspicious cir...

Some fights go beyond wins and losses. Some nights force boxing fans, critics, and even fellow fighters to stop and admit they’ve just witnessed something special. Terence “Bud” Crawford’s masterclass against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Las Vegas was exactly that kind of night — the type ...