Tag: boxer
Defending a dream
Cartwright targets title defence in home city
When Reece Cartwright’s hand was raised in July and the IBF Youth World Middleweight Championship secured tightly around...
Russia return for Akbar: Bradford boxer eyes more success in St...
One of Bradford’s most promising young boxers has flown out to Russia this week to represent England at the Youth World Boxing Championships.
The 17-year-old...
A fighting chance: Khan would relish Pacquiao challenge
Amir Khan says it would be an ‘honour’ to fight Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino superstar said he would be open to the matchup....
Eyes on the prize: More belts beckon for Bradford boxer
After living out his dream of becoming a world champion earlier this year, Bradford boxer Tasif Khan says he is ‘yet to come down’...
Schoolboy champion
European debut for teen boxer
Boxing on the big stage is becoming somewhat of a regular occurrence for a local boxer from Batley who last...
MANNERS’ CORNER: Magic Man survives shock knock down to rally back...
Top Leeds featherweight prospect, Zahid 'The Magic Man' Hussain, came close to the brink of defeat as he suffered the first knock down of...
WORLD CHAMPION!
Leeds boxer ‘Wrights’ his name in the history books
When Reece Cartwright first stepped into the boxing ring he was an eight-year-old wondering what the...
From Russia with gloves
Bradford boxer lands silver medal in European championships
Harris Akbar’s rise in the world of boxing shows no signs of slowing down any time soon,...
Tributes to an icon: Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
Muhammad Ali will forever be known as one of the most inspirational boxers in history and one of the greatest sportsmen the world has...
Breeding warriors: Teen boxing ace lands National Title
A 14-year-old ‘giant of a boxer’ has seized the Class B National Schoolboy’s Title in the 65KG division, becoming Warrior Breed’s second national champion...
Punching his way to the podium
Beeston boxer has eyes on national stage
A boxer’s first year as a senior is so often the defining year for their sporting career. Will...
‘He should retire’: Boxing chief calls for time on Amir Khan’s...
Bolton boxer Amir Khan has laughed off suggestions by Matchroom Sport chairman, Barry Hearn, that he should ‘hang up his gloves’ and is instead...
GSAL: Students learn from one of Yorkshire’s prime punchers
Leeds boxer visits Grammar School At Leeds
Upper sixth students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) took ringside seats to hear first-hand about the...
Lionheart boxer gives roaring performance
Ashfaq triumphs in fierce fight against Mexican
Leeds’ Qais Ashfaq continued to build up momentum ahead of the Olympic qualifiers later this year landing a...
He’s a belter!!!
Elite English belt for teen dream Ismail Khan
In the world of boxing, the name ‘Khan’ has certainly grown in reputation, with Amir leading...
Hurricane Harris storms to national title
Two titles in three days for hard-hitting Akbar
Bradford’s latest teenage boxing sensation, Mohammed Harris Akbar, consolidated his place at the top of his division...
Khan captures the world
The fighting pride of Bradford secures double title win
Just over 12 months on from his triumphant return to the boxing ring, Bradford’s own Tasif...
Storm Desmond is no match for Amir Khan
Boxer fights through the rain to help local families in flooded Cumbrian village
On Saturday 12th December, World Champion boxer Amir Khan and the Amir...
Beeston boxing teen becomes national champion
Ismail Khan fights his way to the top
As British boxers continue to dominate sport headlines around the world this month, a local Leeds fighter...
Yorkshire’s Warrior: National finals await for teen prodigy
A 15-year-old boxer from Dewsbury is just one win away from clinching the national Junior Develop-ment Championship title, despite only taking up the sport...
