Barnes’ first pro title shot in Belfast Triple-Olympian Paddy Barnes fights for the WBO European Flyweight Title against former European Champion and World Title challenger Silvio Olteanu. Despite only having two pro fights, Barnes is hoping a win will propel him to World level. There are two real pick ‘em fights on the undercard as […]
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GOLDEN FINISH TO A GREAT GAMES FOR GB AND IRELAND’S BOXING FRATERNITY – PART I
GOLDEN FINISH TO A GREAT GAMES FOR GB AND IRELAND’S BOXING FRATERNITY – PART I By: Peter Mann, Head UK & Eire Editor It was supposed to be the Games that boxing came of age, more so with the addition of women’s boxing for the first time. For the USA though this was not […]
DESTINY RISES FOR HOME OLYMPIANS
DESTINY RISES FOR THE HOME OLYMPIANS By: Peter Mann, Head UK & Eire Editor It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time. Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) Controlling the destiny of an individual is what those fighters that are representing both […]
TEAM GB & EIRE BOXING GOES FOR GOLD AT 2012 OLYMPICS
TEAM GB & EIRE BOXING GOES FOR GOLD AT 2012 OLYMPICS By: Peter Mann; Head UK & Eire Boxing Editor Olympic Boxing is to be taken to another level this summer as the home countries of Team GB and Team Ireland look to add medals to an already impressive haul accumulated over the years. Overall […]