Boxing can be an incredibly frustrating and confusing sport to follow. Not to worry! BBB has prepared a helpful A-Z of modern boxing terms to help even the most casual fan know what is going on. We’ve picked one word
BBB’s ABC – Part 1
Jake Paul Model – the Future of Boxing?
Jake Paul’s brutal and controversial first round stoppage of former MMA star Ben Askren, has obviously generated a lot of discussion.
Andrade-Williams: DAZN Broadcast to be on UK Primetime
WBO Middleweight Champion Demetrius Andrade (29-0) will make the mandatory defence of his world title against Wales’ Liam Williams (23-2) on the 17th of April at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Tyson Fury and Mental Health
Bang. He hit the ground with phenomenal power. Tyson Fury was down, but he was not out. This would be his litmus test, maybe even his crowning achievement, because getting up from a Deontay Wilder right hand is not your
The Curse of Kelly-Avanesyan Strikes Again
One of the most frustrating aspects of boxing are good fights not being made. There are countless tales of the supposed best not fighting the best. It remains criminal that Bowe and Lewis didn’t meet in the ring (as professionals
BBBoC Statement 3.1.20 – FUTURE TOURNAMENTS
Following the increase in Covid-19 cases in the United Kingdom and the effects such increases has on the NHS and the work of the Board Medical Officers, it has been decided that no tournaments under the jurisdiction of the British
YouTube U-Turn
When Logan Paul and KSI headlined a pro-boxing show, I wasn’t happy. 2 non-boxers were headlining a PPV show on Sky Sports. “How is this boxing?” I cried, largely to myself. I described their licensing as “a transparent attempt to
From Judoka to Journeyman
When Idris Virgo emptied the contents of his water bottle over his recent opponent, Scott Williams, there was a collective outrage across the world of boxing. The act itself wasn’t cause for concern. This is after all, a sport where
The Josh Taylor Blueprint: Perfect Prospect Progression
As Josh Taylor’s most recent World title defence against Apinun Khongsong has recently been announced, now seems as good a time as any to look back on his career so far. This may seem an odd proposition, as he is
Boxing’s Fiercest Rivalry: Scoring vs Commentating
Commentating on and judging boxing bouts are two vastly different jobs that require vastly different skills. So why do we – TV broadcasters – insist on having the same people do both? Anyone who has ever watched lived boxing has