Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters A brave journeyman dubbed 'Britain's worst boxer' still takes pride in never being knocked to the canvas as he awaits his final bow. Fearless Bristol fighter Lewis van Poetsch currently has a record of 13-152-4 and will finally hang his gloves up after his 170th bout on March […]

Tim Tszyu would have been totally outclassed had his undisputed world title fight with Jermell Charlo gone ahead, says the only man to have defeated the cocky American. Tszyu is scheduled to fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12, the winner earning the right to take on Charlo for his WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO belts. The Australian was […]

Molly-Mae confirms birth of daughter with Tommy Fury We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tommy Fury has vowed to leave Jake Paul in an ambulance after […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Avril Mathie didn't look quite as pretty as usual as she showed off her disfigured face following the first defeat of her boxing career. Mathie, who left Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn embarrassed when she weighed in wearing a sultry yellow bikini on Friday, lost out to British-Somali star […]

KSI has labelled Jake Paul an 'idiot', after the Englishman claimed his American rival had given into his fight demands. Both KSI and Paul have become trailblazers of the YouTube boxing scene following its meteoric rise in recent years. Both became hugely successful on the back of the social media site, and have since transferred their online popularity into forging […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jake Paul has agreed terms to face another one of his long-term rivals in British YouTuber KSI in a winner-takes-all […]

Conor McGregor offers to sponsor the proposed rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano amid concerns over the costly security bill Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano look set to fight each other again this year Croke Park has been touted as a potential venue, but the security bill is an issue Conor McGregor has proposed sponsoring the event so it […]

Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, continues his impressive start to pro boxing career as he drops Eduardo Ayala before winning via unanimous decision to extend his record to eight unbeaten Nico Ali Walsh is now unbeaten in eight bouts after his win in Arizona, USA The 22-year-old sent Eduardo Ayala to the canvas with a right hand in round […]

Conor McGregor donates £890,000 to his old boxing gym in Ireland with the UFC superstar aiming to revamp the Crumlin Boxing Club and turn it into ‘the BEST on the planet’ Conor McGregor has donated almost £900,000 to his old boxing gym in Ireland McGregor has vowed to make Crumlin Boxing Club the best gym on the planet His investment […]

Chris Eubank Jr is expected to trigger his rematch clause against Liam Smith – with ‘a bout at Anfield in May a possibility’ – as promoter Ben Shalom insists the fighter’s ‘pride is HURT’ after suffering a knockout defeat in Manchester last month Chris Eubank Jr has given ‘all indications’ that he will activate his rematch clause The 33-year-old’s entourage […]