Tris Dixon

Craig Richards Wasn't Surprised Dmitry Bivol Upset Canelo Alvarez

By Tris Dixon - Not everyone was shocked when Canelo Alvarez was upset on the scorecards by Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas last weekend. In May 2021, in Manchester, Bivol won a close decision over London’s Craig Richards by scores of 118-110, 115-114 and...

Nico Ali Walsh Talks About The Blessing of a Bloodline and The Curse of a Name

There are plenty of active fighters who come from boxing royalty but there is something about Nico Ali Walsh that means he might be judged a little more harshly than most.

Born Too Soon – Jane Couch on Making History and a Historic Night at MSG

Jane Couch doesn’t sound angry, bitter or despondent. She sounds like someone who knew what was going to happen but ultimately, someone who knew it would not involve her when it eventually did. This weekend, when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano headl...

Fury vs. Whyte - Time For Action

No sooner was the time for talking here than it ended. With Dillian Whyte focusing on training in Portugal in the lead up to the biggest night of his career, against Tyson Fury in Wembley this Saturday night, and Fury himself isolating in camp at hom...

Boxing Always Was An Easy Target

The boxing-side of the story started in a small gym in Marbella and now it involves some of the most powerful criminal agencies from around the globe.

'A Gentlemen's Sport' – Conor Benn

By Tris Dixon - Conor Benn is riding the crest of a wave, but as he takes a moment during the build-up to next week’s fight against South African Chris Van Heerden the bravado slips and the fighting talk dims. Instead, the 25-year-old husband, father...

WBC Prez Responds To Backlash Over Kinahan Meet, Talks Fury-Whyte

By Tris Dixon - WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has vowed to continue to take people at face value after he was pictured with influential boxing advisor Daniel Kinahan in Dubai. Sulaiman was photographed with Kinahan and boxing promoter Ahmet Oner re...

Old School Ryan Walsh Aims To Make Most of Maxi Hughes Opportunity

If there was a boxing radar, Ryan Walsh’s career would have flown under it.  He’s one of the most under-appreciated British fighters of the generation, a legitimate talent who has been short on big opportunities and big moments.

Ultimate Pro Avanesyan Not Looking Beyond Little-Known Metz

When David Avanesyan ended the unbeaten run of former Olympian Josh Kelly in a six-round thriller last year, many thought it would be the launchpad for bigger things.

Jamie Conlan Expects Michael To Have Masterclass Win Over Leigh Wood

Jamie Conlan was a warrior boxer, known for his grit, guts and more than his share of Fight of the Year contenders. Now on the safe side of the ropes and away from harm’s way, he was asked how he feels ahead of his brother’s world title fight this we...

Michael Conlan: I Believe I'll Win Comfortably Against Leigh Wood

Usually, it’s Michael Conlan’s opponent who is stepping in to enemy territory. Often, the popular Irishman, a decorated amateur and an unbeaten professional, is the one pulling in the crowds. He’s a sure-fire ticket-selling success in Belfast or New...

Jack Catterall's Trainer Breaks Down Josh Taylor Undisputed Clash

Jack Catterall is a huge underdog when he takes on Josh Taylor for all the junior welterweight marbles in Scotland this weekend, but don’t try telling him or his team that.

Dominic Ingle: Khan's Had More Wear and Tear Than Brook

Dominic Ingle has been in boxing all of his life. His father Brendan, who is on the ballot annually to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, was a former fighter before he became a decorated trainer and Dominic grew up in the sport.

Tony Sims Has Big Night With Ryder, Cash Matched in Tough Fights

This weekend is a big one for trainer Tony Sims. He has two mainstays of his Essex stable in competition and while both are on the brink of hugely-significant fights, John Ryder and Felix Cash have plenty of work ahead of them at the Alexandra Palace...

Sauerland Expects War To Break Out in Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Williams Clash

You can forgive Kalle Sauerland for sounding a little over-excited. On Saturday, in front of a full house at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena, he’s putting on Chris Eubank Jr-Liam Williams on Sky Sports and it’s a fight that has captured the imagination.