Tag: Boxing

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“This has got to stop before the damage is irreversible” – Salford trainer Jamie Moore outraged after controversial split decision loss for Jack Catterall

Walkden’s former boxing world champion now trainer Jamie Moore has expressed his frustration with the sport after a controversial title […]

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“No matter who you are you can be involved in whatever form” – New adaptive “brilliant” boxing classes kick start in Walkden

Special boxing classes catering for users of wheelchairs or crutches have begun in Walkden. The first ‘Kronik Warrior’s’ adaptive boxing […]

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“That’s the fight I want next and hopefully we can work out a new date for next year” – Tommy Fury issues statement on Instagram following his withdrawal from the Jake Paul fight

The highly anticipated bout was due to take place on 18 December, but Fury has been forced to pull out […]

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“I’m in this sport for my legacy”- Salford boxing hero Jumbo goes 2-0 with another dominant win

Broughton’s own Jake ‘Jumbo’ Andrews defeated Seamus Devlin via unanimous decision at Oldham Leisure Centre. Taking his professional record to […]

“We’ve got some really decent 50/50 fights”- Boxing returns to Salford as the AJ Bell Arena hosts local fight night

“We’ve got some really decent 50/50 fights”- Boxing returns to Salford as the AJ Bell Arena hosts local fight night

A boxing promoter in Salford says he is excited by the return of boxing to the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday night.

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“I know on my night I can beat anyone they put in front of me” – Salford boxer prepares for final eliminator clash

Salford boxer Marc ‘Livewire’ Leach will be facing Thomas Essomba on Saturday 5 June at Sheffield Arena in a professional […]

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“We’re all ready and excited to get back” Salford grassroots clubs react to return of sports after lockdown

Sports clubs around Salford have reacted to the return of grassroots sports and recreation, which is allowed after the national lockdown […]