John Evans

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Paul Stevenson says to get ready for 'the long, terrible reign of Nick Ball'

John Evans

•Aug 24, 2024

Since Nick Ball beat Raymond Ford to win the WBA featherweight title in Saudi Arabia in June, there has been an ongoing discussion on the northern boxing circuit as to whether his trainer, Paul Stevenson, is the first Liverpudlian to guide a fighter to a recognized, full world title. Unless there is an unusual partnership somewhere in the world, and if you know of one, please let us know, it appears that he is.

Ronny Rios hoping his addiction to boxing leads to an ultimate high

John Evans

•Aug 23, 2024

When Ronny Rios sat down to pick through the wreckage of his world title defeat to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in 2022, the Californian couldn’t muster the enthusiasm to pick up the pieces.

Remember their names: Boma Brown and Lucas Biswana

John Evans

•Aug 23, 2024

The promotional bandwagon rolled into Liverpool yesterday (August 21) as the build-up began for Nick Ball’s WBA featherweight title defense against Ronny Rios.

Voracious Andrew Cain keen to fight alongside Nick Ball in Liverpool

John Evans

•Aug 22, 2024

Vicious, intimidating, dangerous. Andrew Cain has been described as many things, most of them extremely apt. More than anything, though, the 28-year-old from Liverpool, England, is hungry.

Fearless Liam Davies outlines his plans to conquer the world

John Evans

•Aug 21, 2024

Liam Davies wants Naoya Inoue, Dennis McCann, Sam Goodman, TJ Doheny, Shabaz Masoud... AND Nick Ball

Troy Jones isn’t rushing, but when the next step comes, he says, ‘I’ll be there’

John Evans

•Aug 20, 2024

Britain’s talent-laden light heavyweight division got a little bit deeper on Saturday night when Troy Jones beat the respected Leon Willings to win the English title.

Moses Itauma excited by the prospect of fighting Joe Joyce

John Evans

•Aug 19, 2024

Moses Itauma is a different type of heavyweight. The 19-year-old is a prodigiously talented fighter but for a youngster with the world at his feet, he seems remarkably relaxed about the attention he is generating.

Aloys Junior moves closer to becoming ‘future superstar’ against Oronzo Biradi

John Evans

•Aug 18, 2024

It hasn’t taken Aloys Junior long to make his mark on the British boxing scene

‘Candyman’ Denzel Bentley targeting rematch with Janibek Alimkhanuly

John Evans

•Aug 18, 2024

Two rounds and one perfectly timed right uppercut. That was all Denzel Bentley needed to take out Derrick Osaze

Chris Eubank Jr interest piqued by possible Ben Whittaker clash

John Evans

•Aug 17, 2024

Chris Eubank Jr believes he is in line for some huge contests. Eubank, 33-3 (24 KOs), revealed this week that he will be involved in “more than one mega fight” over the next 12 months and mentioned Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Conor Benn and Billy Joe Saunders as potential opponents.

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Articles by John Evans: page 18

Paul Stevenson says to get ready for 'the long, terrible reign of Nick Ball'

Ronny Rios hoping his addiction to boxing leads to an ultimate high

Remember their names: Boma Brown and Lucas Biswana

Voracious Andrew Cain keen to fight alongside Nick Ball in Liverpool

Fearless Liam Davies outlines his plans to conquer the world

Troy Jones isn’t rushing, but when the next step comes, he says, ‘I’ll be there’

Moses Itauma excited by the prospect of fighting Joe Joyce

Aloys Junior moves closer to becoming ‘future superstar’ against Oronzo Biradi

‘Candyman’ Denzel Bentley targeting rematch with Janibek Alimkhanuly

Chris Eubank Jr interest piqued by possible Ben Whittaker clash

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'Would you bet your mortgage against Floyd Mayweather beating Ryan Garcia'

Eddie Hearn makes pitch to Shakur Stevenson over boxing future

Anthony Joshua's destiny against Tyson Fury is in his hands, not Ben Davison's

Eddie Hearn reveals Naoya Inoue demands regarding Bam Rodriguez showdown

Chantelle Cameron-Mikaela Mayer rematch set for Christmas Eve in Dubai

Gerome Warburton will make history against Carlos Adames – regardless of the result

Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez talks underway, says Eddie Hearn

Diego Pacheco may be only a step away from Lester Martinez

Floyd Schofield Jnr-Jose 'Rayo' Valenzuela ordered by WBA

WBA orders Teofimo Lopez vs Jack Catterall amid Ryan Garcia talks

Jaron Ennis-Josh Kelly three-belt unification confirmed for February 27 in Atlanta

Chris Eubank Jnr-Kell Brook close to agreement for 2027, says Ben Shalom

Martin Bakole returns on Fury-Joshua undercard alongside rising Da’Mazion Vanhouter

Manny Pacquiao definitely off the Joshua-Fury Netflix card

Arnold Barboza Jnr-Oscar Duarte official for January 23 in Anaheim

Lester Martinez latest at risk to be sidestepped by Canelo Alvarez

Diego Pacheco chases his destiny in down-and-dirty L.A.

Jarrell Miller-Tony Yoka to headline December 20 show in Ghana

Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua 1am start hinges on Cardiff Council decision

Ryan Garcia vows to hospitalize Floyd Mayweather as he 'announces' February 6 showdown

Jaron Ennis-Josh Kelly unification nearing completion for February 27

Willy Hutchinson reveals Canelo Alvarez contact and vows to 'box his head off'

Larry Goossen, influential trainer and Big Bear pioneer, dies at 75

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have unfinished business beyond December 11

Willy Hutchinson being 'analysed' as potential next fight for Canelo Alvarez

Denzel Bentley willing to travel to Ireland for Aaron McKenna title shot

Dana White holds court at White House but tells Donald Trump: 'I do not want to be in politics'

Darius Fulghum sees second chance, and pressure on Diego Pacheco

Six fights, six knockouts: Albina Moldazhanova signs with MVP

Brock Jarvis hopes third time's the charm against Jermell Charlo

Caroline Dubois warns Alycia Baumgardner against stopping short of undisputed

Dana White job offer was a joke, claims Donald Trump

Floyd Mayweather eyes ‘big fight’ in 2027, names four potential opponents

Alycia Baumgardner dominates Elif Nur Turhan; Ramla Ali, Skye Nicolson also victorious

Donald Trump wants Dana White as his new press secretary

Is 'Rocky' a boxing movie? Furthermore, is 'I Play Rocky' a Rocky movie?

Abraham Perez defends flyweight title against Yankiel Rivera

Willy Hutchinson earns revenge, a world title in rematch win over Joshua Buatsi

Cheavon Clarke stuns Chris Billam-Smith with sensational seventh-round stoppage

Denzel Bentley drops Shane Mosley Jnr en route to unanimous decision victory

Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han to unify Feb. 20 in Texas

Joshua Buatsi, Willy Hutchinson make weight for WBC title rematch

Chris Billam-Smith, Chev Clarke make weight; Shane Mosley Jnr needs second attempt

Tyson Fury fears for Deontay Wilder, says he is 'shot to bits' ahead of Jai Opetaia fight

Conor Benn reveals Manny Pacquiao offer, fight targeted for 2027

Fast and furious: PBC keeping talent busy in new DAZN union

Devin Haney-Liam Paro official for Dec. 19 in San Francisco

Lenar Perez injured, out of Nov. 12 bout vs. Artur Ziyatdinov

Mizuki Hiruta signs with Most Valuable Promotions

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Articles by John Evans: page 18

Paul Stevenson says to get ready for 'the long, terrible reign of Nick Ball'

Ronny Rios hoping his addiction to boxing leads to an ultimate high

Remember their names: Boma Brown and Lucas Biswana

Voracious Andrew Cain keen to fight alongside Nick Ball in Liverpool

Fearless Liam Davies outlines his plans to conquer the world

Troy Jones isn’t rushing, but when the next step comes, he says, ‘I’ll be there’

Moses Itauma excited by the prospect of fighting Joe Joyce

Aloys Junior moves closer to becoming ‘future superstar’ against Oronzo Biradi

‘Candyman’ Denzel Bentley targeting rematch with Janibek Alimkhanuly

Chris Eubank Jr interest piqued by possible Ben Whittaker clash

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

'Would you bet your mortgage against Floyd Mayweather beating Ryan Garcia'