In these days of so much going on I wonder how Wayne Smith of the Golden Gloves ABC manages to put on a boxing show every month.
This month's show on Wednesday... Read More...
With Terry Flanagan now moving up to the super lightweight division this raises more questions than answers. Terry Flanagan is a professional's professional in ... Read More...
Now the hospital appointments and visits to medical centres have abated, it was a joy to start to visit the gyms again. Being vice president of Birkenhead's Ven... Read More...
This year has been a very frustrating one in many ways for myself and family. However as it is drawing to its close it seems to be levelling out.
One of the ma... Read More...
Terry Downes, World middleweight champ 1961, what a man, what a fighter, what a character.
I was saddened to hear last week that 'The Paddington Express' had... Read More...
So that great fighter, and I mean great fighter, Jake La Motta has passed on. What a fighter Jake was.
History tells us that Jake never got decked yet I rememb... Read More...
When I look back I realise how fortunate I have been in this funny old game. When I have been asked about my time in the sport, I say it's like being in love wi... Read More...
With the new season just starting Birkenhead's Venture are looking forward to hopefully a season that can surpass the last one.
The members have been ticking o... Read More...
Tranmere Rovers, Prenton Park, Birkenhead.
One of Sean 'Masher' Dodd's dreams came true when he boxed at his beloved Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park venue and wo... Read More...
This week in boxing started on Wednesday 4th July when I attended the funeral of one of Liverpool's greatest amateur trainers, Mr. John Naylor.
How many champi... Read More...
The evening of Friday 23rd June 2017 will live forever in the memory of all who attended the 100 year anniversay celebration of the Collyhurst & Moston Boxi... Read More...
At the last Venture show I made a point of referring to the great job of the referreing done by Mr. Mick Jones. - In my attendance at boxing shows I take a very... Read More...
As per usual Black Flash Promotions put on a cracking show at the Middleton Arena in Manchester. The atmosphere was wonderful and the sportsmanship of the Manch... Read More...
On May 16th 2017 the Golden Gloves ABC in Liverpool were holding a show at the Fusion nightclub and my wife and I were looking forward to attending. I always ta... Read More...
I have had a busy few weeks up and down to amateur shows and a few pro ones for that matter and what a grand time I have had on the boxing circuit. The week was... Read More...
Old school, Northwest boxing figure and Tommy Dix, British Boxers columnist and expert pundit, speaks to us about some old characters and classic fights he has ... Read More...
Venture A.B.C. Show 8th April 2017 at the John Bibby Centre, Birkenhead.
How Sean Trodden manages to put on such a stellar shows beats me as every show seems t... Read More...
What a wonderful weekend! My great friend, that ultra talented boxer from Liverpool - Danny 'Boy' Peters, picked me up to go to the weigh in for the Matchroom P... Read More...
On Friday 24th February 2017 I attended an amateur show at Warrington promoted by the Hook and Jab Club.
The week had been full of surprises, not all happy on... Read More...
Well Friday February 10th 2017 was definitely a day that I won't forget in a hurry. I had already made arrangements to visit Pat Barrett, Paulie Da Silva and th... Read More...