Fedor Emelianenko versus Rampage Jackson at the Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo. A bucket list event for Bellator and its president Scott Coker. It goes down tonight, in a collaboration with Japanese fight …
Articles by Gareth A Davies
Sports People of the Decade (Boxing): Floyd Mayweather – A master of the ring and a marketing force of nature
Floyd Mayweather enjoyed sporting success like few before him in boxing and became the single most powerful figure in earning potential throughout the decade. Perhaps in any era. The boxer and the …
Tyson Fury rematch with Deontay Wilder confirmed for February 22 in Las Vegas
The long-awaited rematch of undefeated World Boxing Council champion Deontay Wilder and the lineal champion Tyson Fury was confirmed yesterday, with the two heavyweights set to continue their rivalry …
Sports People of The Decade (Parasport): Dame Sarah Storey – a cyclist who has moved with the times
Almost peerless as a Paralympian given her longevity, medal-winning tally and ability to cross into able-bodied sport at the highest level, Dame Sarah Storey is the athlete of the decade. The …
Daniel Dubois eager to challenge Joe Joyce after swift knockout of Kyotaro Fujimoto
Daniel Dubois continued his ascent in the heavyweight rankings after a second-round knockout of Japan’s Kyotaro Fujimoto in London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday night. It was the 13th knockout of …
Bellator 236: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane thwarts Kate Jackson history-making but Hawaiian reveals real fight has a bigger picture
Some fights are bigger than others. Much bigger. They involve the deeper soul. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane retained her Bellator flyweight crown for the fourth time against the game British fighter Kate …