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Rhiannon Dixon and Anthony Crolla: stigma and future of women’s boxing

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Warrington lightweight boxer Rhiannon Dixon and her coach Anthony Crolla have opened up about the stigma surrounding women’s boxing and what the future holds for the sport. Undefeated Dixon will take on Victoria Wilkinson at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool tomorrow evening for the Commonwealth lightweight title.
Rhiannon Dixon having her photo taken after her workout.

LISTEN: Rhiannon Dixon says Liverpool Commonwealth title fight “feels like home”

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Pharmacist turned professional boxer Rhiannon Dixon is preparing to step through the ropes for her first ever title shot, versus former amateur lightweight champion, Vicky Wilkinson this weekend. The Liverpool M&S Bank Arena hosts the next instalment of Matchroom Boxing...

City boxers to take spotlight on packed Matchroom card

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With a host of local fighters on the Matchroom card at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday night anticipation is building around the city as the workouts, press conferences and weigh-ins conclude. Callum Smith was expected to lead the line...

LISTEN: Paddy Lacey and James McCarthy promise fireworks at M&S Bank Arena

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Former professional footballer, Paddy Lacey takes on James McCarthy at the M&S Bank Arena this Saturday in Liverpool. The ex-Accrington Stanley and Chester FC midfielder has hung up his boots to focus on his boxing and is looking forward to...

Peter McGrail: The next Scouser making a noise in boxing

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After a terrific start to his professional career, Peter McGrail returns to fight this Saturday night at the M&S Bank Arena after previously defeating Hironori Miyake in Tokyo back in December. Currently boasting a record of six wins with zero...
Jack McGann victory over Laszlo Toth

Jack McGann: Laszlo Toth fight was “a perfect step-up”

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Liverpool boxer Jack McGann says his stoppage victory over Laszlo Toth was the perfect fight for him as he continues to develop as a professional. The former Hungarian super-welterweight champion's corner withdrew Toth from the fight after a dominant opening five rounds by the Liverpudlian on Friday.
Inclusive Hub Liverpool - pic taken by Daisy Ruddock

Inclusive boxing centre opens its doors in Bootle

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An inclusive boxing centre and fitness club for people with disabilities has moved to a new venue in Bootle. Inclusive Hub prides itself on being a safe space and a platform for those with additional needs to be able to participate in fun-based exercise.

LISTEN: Liverpool comedian walking 1000 miles for Weapons Down Gloves Up

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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...
DO NOT USE - LICENCE NO LONGER EXISTS AS OF JUNE 30 2023 Liam Para has withdrawn from fight against Liverpool boxer Robbie Davies Jnr - Alamy images under agreed licence

Liam Paro pulls out of Robbie Davies Jr fight following facial fracture

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Undefeated junior welterweight contender Liam Paro has withdrawn from scheduled bout against Liverpool native Robbie Davies Jr. The fight was scheduled to take place in Liverpool on March 11th. A facial fracture sustained during training has put end to these...
Liverpool super lightweight boxer Sam Maxwell - Alamy images under agreed licence

Sam Maxwell wins in Nottingham to set up Dalton Smith fight

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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...

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