9+ hour, 21+ min ago  (805+ words) Ashlee Eales all smiles after his stunning victory on Saturday night PERHAPS Ashlee Eales wasn't kidding when the talented Nuneaton southpaw gave himself the ring nickname "Real Deal. Eales, former Midlands light-middleweight champ, looked closer to the real deal than…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (473+ words) Sam Eggington. warriors like him come round once in a blue moon IF ever a fighter deserved a testimonial, it's warrior Sam Eggington who hung up his gloves after that epic 10th round loss to Conah Walker. It was the perfect…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (474+ words) Paddy, far right, during a Small Heath squad tournament in Ireland ONE of the true Godfathers of Birmingham boxing has died. Paddy Benson, a man whose Small Heath gym produced some of the city's greatest fighters, passed away at Heartlands…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (543+ words) Lewis Morris with Wolverhampton trainer Richard Carter (stock image) GULLY Powar's British title chance may have ended in arguments, but there can be no dispute over the loss suffered by stablemate Lewis Morris 24 hours earlier. On Matchroom's televised Friday night…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (541+ words) COVENTRY City fans may already be shaking the champagne bottles as promotion beckons. But they may soon have something else to celebrate as one of their own " Sky Blues diehard Matty Harris " makes strides towards the heavyweight big time. On…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (198+ words) Callum Singh'made to fight for his win in home city THE perfect return for Callum Singh on Sports Connexion show. Trainer Brendan Norman now wants a Midlands title, at either super-fly or bantam, for the Coventry hope. Singh, having his…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (647+ words) Kelly and Costello'after 11 years, Ryan gets his biggest break RYAN Kelly has, after a career studded with controversial and disappointing decisions, bagged a British and Commonwealth title shot. The Chelmsley Wood light-middle will face champion Bilal Fawaz on the major…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (674+ words) Minaaz Gurung'now an ex champ and off big show. Pic: Aidan Hewitt MINAAZ Gurung has been stripped of his Midlands super-lightweight title in a move his trainer branded "disgusting. And Lee Spare has made an official complaint over the Board…...

2+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (428+ words) Matty Williams proudly displays the medal collected in Hungary MATTY Williams" rampage through the world rankings continues at speed. On Saturday, the Birmingham super-heavy again struck gold for Team GB, winning the Bocskai Memorial Tournament in Hungary. Now those around…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (572+ words) Joe Blundell'believes he's destined to go all the way WITH blonde hair, tanned, muscled physique and teeth with enough dazzle to damage eyesight, Joe Blundell's "Pretty Boy" nickname is fitting. The former martial arts star " a member of Anthony Manning's…...