The promotion was called Don’t Blink and it was correct for the heavyweight clash. 20,000 attended Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena for the heavyweight battle between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois and it truly was one to be remembered. These two gallant warriors brought boxing back to the forefront of sports attractions. In a fight that … Continued
I am happy that I attended the funeral of a true boxing legend. Ricky Hatton. It was a final farewell to a man whose impact went far beyond his incredible career. What a turnout it was, people in their thousands, all there to honour a fighter, a friend, and a personality who touched so many … Continued
By Derek Williams In the aftermath of Moses Itauma’s demolition job on Dillian Whyte, I find myself replaying the fight in my mind, and the more I do, the more convinced I become that Itauma is not just a prospect, but a genuine threat to any heavyweight in the world today. This wasn’t a lucky … Continued
Crossroads fights have a special place in boxing. They carry intrigue, danger, and the potential to change careers overnight. Dillian Whyte vs Moses Itauma is exactly that — a clash between proven big-fight experience and youthful, untested potential. Whyte has spent years in the sport’s highest-pressure environments. He has shared the ring with some of … Continued
A Sold Out Venue Oleksandr Usyk has once again shown why he’s in a class of his own. His supreme ring IQ, movement, and composure continue to set him apart from the rest of the heavyweight division. I have always rated Usyk, he is an exceptional fighter. His performance in the rematch against Daniel Dubois … Continued
Sometimes the fight is that much harder outside the ring. Even after the final bell has sounded, there are fighters, left alone. In a struggle. After a career in the boxing ring. Entertaining boxing fans. The expended pugilist remains in a fight for survival. Literally. Having witnessed the decline of the life of a fighter … Continued
(This article was written a week before the sad passing of The Pedro Club President, James Cook MBE but it has been posted in the form as the banter between James and myself was legendary) It was a successful day. Saturday 31st May at the Pedro Youth Club in Hackney. We had the yearly amateur … Continued
REMEMBERING JAMES COOK MBE Everything about James Cook MBE has been phenomenal – right to the very end! Sunday was the Nine Night, and I have to say, I have never experienced anything quite like it. The love for James was undeniable – evident in the sheer number of people who came out to pay … Continued
From The Heart! Writing this tribute has been hard. Everyone knew that James Cook was one of my closest friends, and even now, it still feels like I am caught in a nightmare that I am unable to wake up from. I keep hoping I will open my eyes and be able to share a … Continued