Anthony Joshua coach finally explains controversial ‘roll the dice’ order in Daniel Dubois loss Joshua was dropped four times by Dubois and stopped in the fifth round in September The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Adam Azim: 'I can become a British great - but there is no rush to fight Dalton Smith and Harlem Eubank' The unbeaten 22-year-old talks to Standard Sport about living up to expectations, reading the Harry Potter books and why he will not rush into big domestic showdowns Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Chris Billam-Smith says experience was the key in Richard Riakporhe rematch The Bournemouth fighter impressed from the first bell to secure a 116-111, 115-112, 115-112 ruling. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2024
Chris Billam-Smith says experience was the key in avenging Richard Riakporhe loss The Bournemouth fighter impressed from the first bell to secure a 116-111, 115-112, 115-112 ruling The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2024
This is my destiny – Richard Riakporhe ready to claim world crown in title bout The south London cruiserweight is looking to repeat his 2019 victory over Chris Billam-Smith. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Chris Billiam-Smith has faith in Shane McGuigan ahead of his world title defence Richard Riakporhe handed WBO cruiserweight champion Billam-Smith his only professional defeat of his 20-fight career in July 2019. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
Chris Billam-Smith confident of Lawrence Okolie win but doubts appeal of rematch Billam-Smith claimed the WBO cruiserweight title after beating the previously undefeated Okolie in May. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
‘We’re dealing with a freak’: Meet Adam Azim, the 21-year-old boxer scaring world champions Exclusive: The Independent spoke to the unbeaten Briton and his promoter, Boxxer’s Ben Shalom, as the pair prepare for the next step in Azim’s journey The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Adam Azim seeks Aram Fanyan ‘demolition’ in grandfather’s memory The pair will clash on the undercard of Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
The misleading narrative of Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois Dubois journeys to Poland, where Usyk and a legion of his Ukrainian fans await The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Derry aren’t among the elite teams yet admits Ciaran Meenagh as Oak Leafers return to All-Ireland semi-finals The Ulster champions weren't at their best, but still had enough in hand to beat Cork by four points in Croke Park on Sunday Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023
Derry still short of 'elite', says Ciaran Meenagh, as they see off Cork to move into another All-Ireland semi-final 'Do I see the players as having improved? I do. Have we got a stronger hand, a better bench? I think we have.' Irish Mirror · Jul 3, 2023
Derry beat Cork to reach successive All-Ireland semi-finals for first time since 1976 Derry were in control for the most part and were never in any great danger in what was a largely forgettable encounter Irish Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Derry vs Cork: Team news and key battles as Ulster champions recall Chrissy McKaigue The back-to-back Ulster champions are bidding to reach the last four of the All-Ireland champions for the second successive year at the expense of the Rebels Belfast Live · Jun 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Richard Riakporhe questions Lawrence Okolie and ‘ready to dance’ for WBO title Okolie lost his cruiserweight belt last month to Chris Billam-Smith.
Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Business as usual for Derry since Rory Gallagher departure, insists Shane McGuigan 'Ciaran knows our strengths as a team and the trainings are always built around that there and for the last while they’ve just continued to build around that.'
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Chris Billam-Smith: ‘Mum is unwell, I missed my son’s birthday – there were so many reasons to win’ Interview: The cruiserweight dethroned Lawrence Okolie to become world champion at the home of his beloved AFC Bournemouth in May
Belfast Live · Jun 2, 2023 Donegal vs Derry: Team news as Paddy McBrearty named on the bench while Oak Leafers are unchanged Ciaran McFaul retains his place in the Derry team after earning his first start of the season in last weekend's draw against Monaghan
Belfast Live · May 29, 2023 Derry have “been through a lot” admits new boss Ciaran Meenagh after Monaghan draw In their first home game since the departure of Rory Gallagher, the Ulster champions played out a tense draw with the Farney in Celtic Park on Saturday night
The Independent UK · May 29, 2023 How a unique night of action could lay groundwork for future super-fight Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith emerged victorious from massive battles in the north and south of England this weekend
The Independent UK · May 28, 2023 ‘We’re dealing with a freak’: Meet Adam Azim, the 20-year-old boxer scaring world champions Exclusive: The Independent spoke to the unbeaten Briton and his promoter, Boxxer’s Ben Shalom, as the pair prepare for the next step in Azim’s journey
Belfast Live · May 28, 2023 Shane McGuigan bemoans lacklustre showing as Derry are held to a draw by battling Monaghan The Slaughtneil clubman hit 0-9 in yet another Man-of-the-Match showing, but it wasn't enough to see the Ulster champions over the line in Celtic Park
Irish Mirror · May 27, 2023 Karl O’Connell rescues deserved draw for Monaghan in Derry Lacklustre Derry were so so flat after their epic Ulster final penalty shootout win over Armagh – and almost paid the price in this All-Ireland series opener
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Shane McGuigan: ‘If one of my fighters ever had a brain injury, I’d be out the door’ Exclusive: The young coach discusses his best and worst moments in boxing, risking the wrath of his legendary father, and the importance of protecting fighters
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 ‘We’re dealing with a freak’: Meet Adam Azim, the 20-year-old boxer scaring world champions Exclusive: The Independent spoke to the unbeaten Briton and his promoter, Boxxer’s Ben Shalom, as the pair prepare for the next step in Azim’s journey