LISTEN: Liverpool comedian walking 1000 miles for Weapons Down Gloves Up
Liverpool actor and comedian John May is walking from Lands End to John o' Groats in support of city based boxing foundation Weapons Down, Gloves Up.
Recent figures show knife crime has risen by 27% in Merseyside and May is...
Sam Maxwell wins in Nottingham to set up Dalton Smith fight
Liverpool super-lightweight Sam Maxwell returned for the first time in 10 months with a comfortable six-round points victory over Shaun Cooper on Saturday.
Maxwell won every round on referee Kieran McCann's scorecard in Nottingham to set up a shot at...
JJ Metcalf fights Ted Cheeseman for the British Title this weekend
James Metcalf takes on Ted Cheeseman this weekend as they face off for the British Super Welterweight title.
Metcalf is fighting for the heralded British title for the first time and faces stiff competition from the experienced Cheeseman.
Liverpool based fighter...
“It’s onwards and upwards” for giant heavyweight David Price
After a comfortable victory vs Dave Allen, ‘Pricey’ has been drafted in as a late change of opponent to face ‘Del boy’ Chisora on October 26th. After years of highs and lows Dave will be stepping over the top...
Natasha Jonas set for world title clash
Liverpool’s Natasha Jonas is set to face newly crowned WBC woman’s super-featherweight champion, Terri Harper.
The bout will take place at the Doncaster Dome on April 24th at the top of the bill.
Also on the JD NXTGEN card are up...
Peter McGrail looking to land his fourth KO in a row
Peter McGrail is all set for Saturday’s bout against Alexander Espinoza as he looks to continue his 100% record as he makes his way up the rankings of the super bantamweight division.
McGrail comes into the fight at Liverpool’s Eventim...
Mathews’ hopeful of Golden Contract triumph
After a comprehensive unanimous decision win for James ‘Jazza’ Dickens in the quarter-final of the featherweight Golden Contract tournament, trainer Derry Mathews reflects on what was an impressive performance from his fighter.
“I was happy with the performance; George (Vaughan)...
Birkenhead Venture Boxing Club ‘The best in the country’
The Owner of the Birkenhead Venture Boxing Club, claims his gym is the best in the country, because of the facilities on offer.
Sean Trodden has overseen the progress, from the time his dad took over as the owner in...
Paul Smith fancies ‘early’ stoppage for Jack Catterall against Linares
Former Liverpool boxer Paul Smith said he fancies an "early" stoppage for Jack Catterall when he takes on Jorge Linares in Liverpool tomorrow night (October 21).
Liverpool boxer Paul Blackburn on his rise to Professional Boxing
With the rise of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, the UK Boxing Scene is on the rise, including Liverpool born boxer Paul Blackburn. He speaks to Merseysportlive reporter Ellie Colledge
