John Evans

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Jordan Gill: I Feel Like I Deserve a World Title Shot, I Can Compete at That Level

John Evans

•Dec 4, 2023

Jordan Gill can look ahead to a bright future after stopping Michael Conlan in Belfast on Saturday night. The fight was set up to provide proof that after two unsuccessful challenges for featherweight world titles, Conlan - armed with a new trainer in Pedro Diaz - was recharged and ready for a third assault on the world scene at super featherweight. Instead, it was the underdog from Peterborough who breathed new life into his career.

Leigh Wood is Backing Anthony Joshua To Knock Out Otto Wallin in Style

John Evans

•Dec 4, 2023

After thrilling 2023 which saw him lose to Mauricio Lara, outclass the dangerous Mexican in an immediate rematch and then score a stunning come from behind knockout of Josh Warrington, Leigh Wood has vacated his WBA featherweight belt and is on the hunt for biggest names and biggest paydays possible in 2024.

Gavin Gwynne Captures EBU Title With TKO Win Over Emiliano Marsili Due To Injury

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

Gavin Gwynne (17-2-1, 5 KO’s) added the European lightweight championship to his British title, averting a near disaster to beat Italian veteran Emiliano Marsili (42-1-1, 16 KO’s).

Sam Noakes Keeps Knockout Streak Going, Blasts Out Carlos Perez

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

York Hall - Sam Noakes (12-0, 12 KO’s) maintained his 100% stoppage ratio with a one sided finish off Spain’s Carlos Perez (19-8-2, 2 KO’s) at lightweight.

Moses Itauma Crushes Boloz in One, Royston Barney-Smith Wins Big

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

York Hall - Royston Barney-Smith (8-0, 4 KO’s) teed off on Colombia’s Maicol Velazco (10-14, 3 KO’s). The promising super featherweight looked strong and moved Velazco around the ring at will, using his southpaw jab as a range finder and firing in a very accurate left hand to head and body. It quickly became apparent that the smaller Velazco had no hope of winning and although he was brave, he lacked the knowhow to get close to Barney-Smith and protect himself.

Raven Chapman Boxes Past Lucie Sedlackova, Retains WBC Regional Title

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

York Hall- Raven Chapman (8-0, 2 KO’s) and Lucie Sedlackova (15-2-1, 6 KO’s) put on a quality display as they did battle for the WBC International featherweight title.

Bradley Strand Boxes Past Joshua John To Capture WBO European Strap

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

Bradley Strand opened Friday's Queensberry show at London’s York Hall with a solid decision victory over Joshua John. Strand boxes out of the thriving Everton Red Triangle gym in Liverpool and was supported by his stablemate Nick Ball who recently won a final eliminator to box for the WBC featherweight title.

Michael Conlan Aims For 'Destructive Performance' Against Jordan Gill

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

Michael Conlan insists that working with Pedro Diaz has helped him to rediscover some old skills and his love of boxing. In May, the Irishman was knocked out by WBO featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez. The defeat was Conlan’s second unsuccessful attempt at a featherweight world title (Leigh Wood stopped Conlan in the final round of a thriller in March 2022) and forced him to consider his future in the sport.

Caroline Dubois Wants Katie Taylor: She's Got A lot of Options, The Ball is in Her Court

John Evans

•Dec 1, 2023

Caroline Dubois sat down to watch Saturday’s rematch between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor with a vested interest. Cameron beat Taylor handily first time around and most tuned into the fight expecting to see her successfully defend her undisputed super lightweight crown in emphatic fashion.

Conor Benn's Application To Fight Eubank in UK Has Been Rejected By BBBofC

John Evans

•Nov 29, 2023

Conor Benn’s application to box Chris Eubank Jnr in Britain has been rejected by the British Boxing Board of Control. The General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, Robert Smith, told Talksport that they do not consider the investigation into the positive drug test that Benn returned last year to be complete.

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Articles by John Evans: page 62

Jordan Gill: I Feel Like I Deserve a World Title Shot, I Can Compete at That Level

Leigh Wood is Backing Anthony Joshua To Knock Out Otto Wallin in Style

Gavin Gwynne Captures EBU Title With TKO Win Over Emiliano Marsili Due To Injury

Sam Noakes Keeps Knockout Streak Going, Blasts Out Carlos Perez

Moses Itauma Crushes Boloz in One, Royston Barney-Smith Wins Big

Raven Chapman Boxes Past Lucie Sedlackova, Retains WBC Regional Title

Bradley Strand Boxes Past Joshua John To Capture WBO European Strap

Michael Conlan Aims For 'Destructive Performance' Against Jordan Gill

Caroline Dubois Wants Katie Taylor: She's Got A lot of Options, The Ball is in Her Court

Conor Benn's Application To Fight Eubank in UK Has Been Rejected By BBBofC

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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

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

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Abraham Perez defends flyweight title against Yankiel Rivera

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

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John Evans

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Articles by John Evans: page 62

Jordan Gill: I Feel Like I Deserve a World Title Shot, I Can Compete at That Level

Leigh Wood is Backing Anthony Joshua To Knock Out Otto Wallin in Style

Gavin Gwynne Captures EBU Title With TKO Win Over Emiliano Marsili Due To Injury

Sam Noakes Keeps Knockout Streak Going, Blasts Out Carlos Perez

Moses Itauma Crushes Boloz in One, Royston Barney-Smith Wins Big

Raven Chapman Boxes Past Lucie Sedlackova, Retains WBC Regional Title

Bradley Strand Boxes Past Joshua John To Capture WBO European Strap

Michael Conlan Aims For 'Destructive Performance' Against Jordan Gill

Caroline Dubois Wants Katie Taylor: She's Got A lot of Options, The Ball is in Her Court

Conor Benn's Application To Fight Eubank in UK Has Been Rejected By BBBofC

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

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