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FULL WEEKEND BOXING PREVIEW - 06/06/2025
Five shows from five different cities across three days — big-time boxing is well and truly back this weekend. We’ll be taking a look at all of the major fights over the next few days, starting off in Newcastle, where the exciting super-welterweight Josh Kelly will be looking to take one step closer to a world title shot against Flavius Biea.
THE TARTAN TORNADO RETURNS IN ANOTHER ALL-BRITISH BANGER
There’s only one Brit who has been undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, and that man is Prestonpans’ very own Josh Taylor. This week, he returns to the home of some of his greatest triumphs when he faces Ekow Essuman at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
What’s in a Name? The Rise and Fall of Iconic Boxing Nicknames
There’s something undeniably thrilling about a fighter stepping into the ring, introduced with a nickname that echoes like a war cry. But let’s be honest—how many times have you heard “The Beast,” “The Destroyer,” or “Iron” and thought, Here we go again?
Beyond the Big Boys: Are We Overlooking the Real Action in Boxing?
Let’s get one thing straight—the heavyweight division is the shiny centerpiece of boxing. The marquee act. The division that puts bums on seats and draws eyes to screens. Ali, Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Fury—just say the names and even non-fans perk up. Heavyweights are the blockbuster movies of boxing: big, bold, and bankable.
OPTIONS GALORE AS EL GATO SEEKS WORLD DOMINATION
The period between February 2022 and May 2024 was a very turbulent time for Jack Catterall. After being controversially beaten by Josh Taylor for the undisputed super-lightweight championship, the mooted rematch then fell through on multiple occasions for various reasons. It’s probably a period he wants to forget in a hurry.
EL GATO GAINS SWEET REVENGE IN LEEDS
819 days… That’s how long had passed since the controversial first fight between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall in 2022 but my word, the rematch was worth the wait.
DAY OF RECKONING FOR DOMESTIC RIVALS
One of the biggest rivalries in British boxing history will finally be settled this Saturday as Josh Taylor faces Jack Catterall in a rematch of their hugely controversial 2022 clash.
A RIVALRY RUNNING DEEP
There aren’t many - if any - rivalries forged in such disdain as the one between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.
The Takeover Returns As Teo Shocks New York And Edwards Shows His Class
It was a tale of two different stories in Saturday night’s main events as Sunny Edwards showed his class in London and Teofimo Lopez shocked the boxing world in New York.
Taylor And Sunny Out To Make Statements
Two of Britain’s most talented, and certainly most talked about, fighters take centre stage this weekend as they look to push the case that they are their division’s kingpin.