UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

A concerning boxing trend is gathering pace, and fighters deserve better

It was an exceptional year of highs, lows and ridiculous episodes on both sides of the ropes

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Johnny Fisher is back on track for British stardom after beating his boxing demons

Fisher stopped the previously-undefeated Ivan Balaz in what could have been a make-or-break bout in Monte Carlo

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Johnny Fisher survives early knockdown to win rollercoaster comeback fight against Ivan Balaz

The ‘Romford Bull’ was floored in round one but secured a stoppage in the fourth frame to avoid a seismic upset

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

The hidden truth behind Dave Allen’s calculated risk against Arslanbek Makhmudov

After reinvigorating his career with a win over Johnny Fisher, the ‘Doncaster De La Hoya’ faces a very specific test against Makhmudov

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Start time, undercard and how to watch

Allen, having knocked out Johnny Fisher in his last fight, faces Makhmudov in Sheffield

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

How Dave Allen, Doncaster’s boxing maverick, finally found direction

After emphatically avenging a disputed defeat by Johnny Fisher, now Allen prepares for a dangerous foe in Arslanbek Makhmudov

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Johnny Fisher names Tony Sims as new coach and makes intense vow over training camp

Fisher parted ways with his longtime trainer Mark Tibbs in July, following a knockout loss to Dave Allen in May

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Heavyweight boxer splits with coach after knockout defeat

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The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Johnny Fisher splits from coach Mark Tibbs after knockout loss to Dave Allen

The ‘Romford Bull’ will move forward with a new trainer, as he bids to bounce back from his first pro loss

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Comedian Paul Smith: ‘People get disappointed when they meet me in real life. I’m really quiet’

The scouse standup’s cheeky takedowns of his audiences have earned him viral fame, 1.2 million Instagram followers and a string of sold-out arena shows. But is that the real him? Far from it, he says

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025