WATCH: The life changing project for people with learning disabilities
Every Friday morning, LJMU’s sports building bursts to life with the Yes, We See You project, a feel good session making sure adults with learning disabilities are seen, heard and valued.
The project was launched by Lecturer in Education Janette...
Liverpool pair set for debuts at UFC Qatar
Merseyside's Shaqueme 'Shem' Rock and Luke Riley take to the Octagon for the first time as UFC heads to Qatar.
The Liverpudlian duo both train out of Next Generation MMA alongside hometown heroes Paddy Pimblett and 'Meatball' Molly McCann.
Riley's unbeaten...
Rising star Tallon faces Shahid on Eubank Jr vs Benn II
Emerging Scouse prospect Mikie Tallon will look to extend his 10-0 unbeaten record when he steps into the ring against fellow Briton Fezan ‘Fizzy’ Shahid at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
The bout will take place on the undercard...
Fighting stigma – how boxing helped one man’s mental health
Boxing is more than a hobby for local fighter Joshua Galanakis - it's a lifeline, helping him take control of his mental health.
After deciding to start competitive fighting alongside a friend, Galanakis found that boxing offered more than just...
Old Swan ABC in desperate need for bigger home following World Boxing Championships
A Liverpool boxing club secretary hopes to move into a derelict church in the city following the club’s increasing popularity post-World Boxing Championships.
The inaugural event, held at the M&S Bank Arena this September, has shone a light on...
Black History Month: Celebrating athletes from Merseyside
The black Liverpool community is one of the oldest in Europe and to celebrate Black History Month, Mersey Sport Live has profiled nine inspirational Scousers.
Black Liverpudlians have graced the stage in boxing, football, the Olympics, and many other sports.
Their...
Wirral man who turned life around is using boxing classes in fight against knife...
Andrew Groom knows the consequences of carrying a knife after spending five years in jail, but is now creating a community which warns of the dangers of carrying a knife.
He formed Weapons Down Wirral CIC in July 2024, but...
PREVIEW: Main event reshuffle for BOXPARK’s foray into boxing
A Merseyside-based boxer has seen his clash brought to the main event after a late pullout for BOXPARK's Friday evening event.
Merseyside native Bomo Brown’s (5-0, 2KO) clash with Will Howe (4-1, 0KO) has been elevated to the top of...
White collar fighter turned trainer: Rachel Issit’s story
Hidden in a small business centre in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, sits a gym by the name of NXG Fitness.
Working in that gym is a woman called Rachel Issit, a white-collar fighter and personal trainer.
From a young age, Rachel had...
Nick Ball wins after Doheny ruled unfit to continue in round 11
Nick Ball won after TJ Doheny's camp waived their fighter unfit to continue as the fight approached the 11th round.
The fight was action packed with drama as the 'Wrecking Ball' appeared to kick out at Doheny in the first...
