Mark is a writer from London with a general interest in sport and a particular focus on boxing. He is the author of 6 sports books, two of which were nominated for William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
As the old cliché reminds us, when two fighters get in a ring, you never really know. Despite so-called experts applying scientific analysis to predictions, checking recent form and dissecting styles, upsets happen in boxing. Sometimes, even unthinkable ones. If …
Lions in the camp? Yarde needs the whole zoo to beat Beterbiev Read More »
In keeping with an era obsessed with box-sets and Netflix mini-series, the mysterious tale of Chris Eubank Jr airs its next episode on Saturday night. Exclusive on Sky Box Office for £19.95, the 33-year-old Brighton enigma and former WBA ‘interim’ …
Is the Eubank show nearing its finale? Eubank Jr v Smith, preview and prediction. Read More »
It’s been an interesting year for boxing. The sport continues to struggle with an identity crisis, as YouTube interlopers blur the lines between real, professional pugilism and teenage fantasy. Meanwhile the fractured nature of the pro game, with promotional ties, …
Boxing year in review – Top Fights of 2022 and Fighter of the Year Read More »
It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what has gone wrong at West Ham. But it is obvious, to everyone except the manager it seems, that something has. After finishing 6th then 7th in the previous two seasons and reaching the …
Adapt or Die, as David Moyes’ West Ham prepare for crunch match with Brentford Read More »
In a move certain to excite boxing fans worldwide, it appears that the heavyweight division will have a single, unified champion very soon. Britain’s Tyson Fury (WBC) will take on Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (IBF, WBA, WBO) for all four major …
Fury v Usyk “definitely going to happen” in first part of 2023, says Arum Read More »
They booked a stadium and filled it with fans. They charged the best part of £30 for PayPerView. There were celebrities in attendance and elaborate ringwalks. Sweet Caroline and other favourites blasted from the PA. TV presentation was highly produced …
Fury wins but boxing loses, as unwanted title fight follows the script Read More »
‘Quit’ is a dirty word in boxing. The warrior code most fighters profess to follow, is one which values toughness and perseverance above all else. As a result, Zach Parker’s 5th round TKO defeat to John Ryder at the London’s …
Question marks over Parker, as Ryder looks to finish career on a high Read More »
North-East London light-heavyweight, Anthony Yarde, lived up to expectations and demolished Bulgarian, Stefani Kolykov in three rounds last night. Frankfurt based Kolykov came into the contest with a 14-1 record, albeit against opponents of questionable quality. Nonetheless, he started brightly. …
Yarde sets up career defining fight with fearsome Beterbiev Read More »
Boxing is a sport which so often shoots itself in the foot. In recent weeks, headlines have been dominated by failures. In the first instance, Conor Benn’s failed drug test threw a long shadow. The reaction of his promoters in …
Class act Bivol shows how boxing can save itself Read More »
