BY DECLAN TAILOR THE LAST time Galal Jafai boxed Sunny Edwards he had to take a year off from his 9-5 factory job. “I wasn’t even a real boxer back then,” he says. “At that point I was just dosing.”…
Kieron Conway defeated Ryan Kelly by split decision in Birmingham
KIERON Conway is the new Commonwealth middleweight champion after defeating Ryan Kelly by split decision in Birmingham. The judges’ scorecards reflect the close nature of the contest. Lee Avery saw it 116-112 for Conway, supported by Kevin Parker, who made…
Did Xander Zaias just save the day for Virgil Ortiz Jr.?
Xander Zaias says he said “Yes” to a fight against Vergil Jr. on February 22nd. Undefeated 154lb contender Zaias (20-0, 12 KOs) claims he was given an hour to decide, and he agreed “in one minute.” It’s admirable that Zayas…
Kona Walker defeated Louis Ritson on points
CONAH Walker was forced to work for his success but eventually defeated Lewis Ritson after 10 rounds of the Sunny Edwards-Galal Yafai main event. The fight never caught fire. Victor Laughlin scored 98-93, while Lee Evey and Kevin Parker gave…
Galal Jafai dominates Sunny Edwards by stoppage in the sixth round
GALAL Jafai scored the biggest win of his career, stopping former world champion Sunny Edwards in the sixth round of their main event in Birmingham. “People underestimated me.” I’ve boxed Kazakhs, Cubans, the biggest fighters in the world,” said Jafai…
Ennis addresses Ortiz against rumors, leaves fans with more questions
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis posted on X today, responding to reports of his negotiations with Virgil Ortiz Jr. falling apart. Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) says he was “not aware” of any negotiations with Vergil and will let fans know at a…
Ennis’s confidence waning? Hearn doubts Ortiz Jr. Bout
Eddie Hearn still can’t say for sure that Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will fight WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. next. Matchroom promoter Hearn says, “Maybe” Ennis vs. Virgil Jr. will happen on February 22. He expects an announcement…
Callum Smith 179.8 vs. Carlos Galvan 175.6: weigh-in results
Callum Smith was 179.8 in his eight-round bout against Colombian veteran Carlos Galvan at Friday’s weigh-in for their undercard fight this Saturday, November 30, at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England. Head-to-head tally: Smith towering over Galvan During the showdown,…
Is Floyd Schofield ready? Hearn plays down responsibility in Shakur Stevenson’s title fight
Eddie Hearn says it’s not their “responsibility” if the “time is right” for newcomer Floyd Schofield to challenge Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title on February 22. All Hearn knows is that he’s been “calling out” Shakur (22-0, 10…
Tank Vs Roach FINALLY set for March 1st at the Barclais Centre
WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis will meet Lamont Roach next Tuesday, December 3rd at their kickoff press conference to discuss the March 1st main event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The two fighters will fight at the…