3+ hour, 48+ min ago (223+ words) From Olympic bronze to retirement: Aidan Walsh on quitting the ring, his boxing sister Michaela and why he'd rather be "punched all day than emotionally bullied". When Aidan Walsh announced his retirement from boxing last month, and said he was doing so with relief, it was clear his relationship with the sport is complicated. There were great days, not least winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and representing Ireland at the highest stage with sister, and fellow boxer, Michaela. But there were dark days too, when he struggled under the pressure of performing and suffered under the emotional jabs of some of the coaches he encountered. He joined Tara and Declan on the pink sofa to talk about why he's delighted to quit, how the smell of boxing gloves makes him stressed and why he doesn't know exactly…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (139+ words) Did BBC TV's return to boxing live up to the hype? Former British middleweight champion Neville Brown joins Buncey to reflect on a dramatic night in Derby, where Jeamie TKV upset Frazer Clarke and ... Former British middleweight champion Neville Brown joins Buncey to look back at a dramatic night in Derby as boxing retuned to BBC TV. We hear from Jeamie TKV and Fran Hennessy Did BBC TV's return to boxing live up to the hype? Former British middleweight champion Neville Brown joins Buncey to reflect on a dramatic night in Derby, where Jeamie TKV upset Frazer Clarke and Fran Hennessy won every round against Fabiana Bytyqi. We hear from both fighters, plus promoter Ben Shalom. See all episodes from 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce Discussion, analysis and the latest news from the world of boxing....

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (631+ words) 'I've done it the hardest way' - Amos on title shot Ryan Amos has not always known where his boxing career was going, but he still blindly set a course for success. The Nottingham fighter started out in taekwondo and only moved into the boxing ring as a teenager after catching a glimpse of four-time world champion Carl Froch sparring. But the unconventional path Amos began more than a decade ago has led to a WBO European and Commonwealth welterweight title fight against Constantin Ursu at York Hall in London on Sunday. There was a lengthy detour as he picked up fights as a white-collar boxer, scrapping on the unsanctioned scene before spending years building his reputation as 'The Punisher' " winning 16 of his 20 fights on the way to this title shot at the age of 35. "The roadmap hasn't been clear for…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago (334+ words) BBC Sport speaks to German boxer Zeina Nassar about how she helped change German amateur boxing regulations so she could compete in long sleeves and a headscarf at the age of 14. On Wednesday, Nassar will make her professional debut in Pakistan. The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules Video, 00:02:15The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules Up Next. How Serrano could dethrone 'warrior' Taylor. Video, 00:03:11How Serrano could dethrone 'warrior' Taylor A night I'll remember for the rest of my life - Price. Video, 00:02:26A night I'll remember for the rest of my life - Price Taylor & Serrano clash before headguard face-off. Video, 00:01:42Taylor & Serrano clash before headguard face-off Hampton wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. Video, 00:03:20Hampton wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year NFL 'pivoting' away from having London franchise. Video, 00:00:39NFL 'pivoting' away from having London franchise 'You don't want anyone fighting' - Hart on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (607+ words) Toby Jones said after the death of his dad, actor Freddie Jones, it felt more 'significant' for him to want to connect with Stoke City BAFTA-winning actor and Stoke City fan Toby Jones has said he is proud of his connection to Stoke-on-Trent. Known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Hunger Games movie franchises, Jones shared with the BBC the memories that draw him back to the city where his father grew up. His dad, Emmerdale actor Freddie Jones, was born and raised in Longton and maintained his relationship with the area until his death in 2019, said Jones. Speaking to the A Cold Wet Tuesday Night football podcast, he said: "I remember visiting my grandparents, traipsing around Trentham Gardens and waiting for my dad to come out of the pub." His childhood memories also included the friendliness of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (615+ words) Sam Noakes suffered a first career defeat in his 18th pro fight Briton Sam Noakes put in a gutsy performance but fell short in his bid to become lightweight world champion, losing on points to Abdullah Mason for the vacant WBO title in Saudi Arabia. In a thrilling and close contest between two unbeaten stars, Noakes, 28, was hampered by a bloodied left eye after a clash of heads in the third round but kept coming forward, landing thudding punches on the inside. It was the eye-catching uppercuts and slick long-range boxing from 21-year-old southpaw Mason, however, that made the difference, as he upped the tempo in the second half. Mason rocked Noakes in the 10th, but the Maidstone fighter clung on and fought back valiantly until the final bell. With scores of 117-111, 115-113, 115-113, American Mason claims his 20th pro win and becomes the youngest…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (377+ words) Arman Tsarukyan (left) is fighting for the first time since April 2024 Arman Tsarukyan headbutted Dan Hooker during the final face-off before their lightweight bout at UFC Qatar on Saturday. The rivals have exchanged verbal jabs throughout the build-up with the winner hoping to secure the next title shot against reigning champion Ilia Topuria. With both men making weight on Friday, Tsarukyan aimed a headbutt at Hooker during their staredown as the New Zealander feinted and bounced in front of him. Security quickly rushed in to separate the fighters and Hooker seemed unfazed by the altercation, smiling and laughing. "Let's go, I love it - bring it on," Hooker said on stage. Armenia's Tsarukyan, 29, is the number one ranked lightweight in the division but should he win, may be passed over for a title shot. Liverpudlian Paddy Pimblett or American Justin Gaethje…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (484+ words) Mia Trevorrow said her career had "skyrocketed" over the last five years A kickboxer has said she plans to retire from Muay Thai kickboxing after a world title fight on Friday. Mia Trevorrow, from from St Ives in Cornwall, said her kickboxing journey started five years ago and had been "incredibly fast paced." She said would compete in the WARRIORS CUP LXXIV in New York on Friday for a world title, after which she planned to retire and move to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). "I've got a five year plan to make some waves over in the MMA and then that's me done I think," she said. She said her journey began with a few local bouts in Muay Thai kickboxing and had "kind of skyrocketed this career over the last five years." "I've been lucky enough to be signed…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) Zaur Antia succeeded Billy Walsh as head coach of the IABA's high performance unit The head coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association's high performance unit, Zaur Antia, has announced his retirement after 10 years in the role. The 63-year-old Georgian has been a crucial figure in Irish boxing for more than two decades. His final campaign as head coach was the 2025 World Boxing Championships, where Team Ireland secured a gold medal courtesy of Aoife O'Rourke and bronze medals for Grainne Walsh and Patsy Joyce. Antia left his native country in 2003 to join the newly-established High Performance Unit as a Technical Coach, rising to his current position in 2016. He has played a significant part in guiding Irish boxers to winning 35 qualification places at five separate Olympic Games - Beijing, London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris, achieving 10 Olympic medals, along with a similar number…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (839+ words) Armoured mixed martial arts sees teams of up to 30 fight using medieval weapons "Most people know what MMA is. It's like that but in medieval armour using medieval weapons." Daniel Winter started armoured MMA 12 years ago when a friend told him about "the craziest sport ever" and he is now captain of Team GB, having fought in more than 100 tournaments. The sport sees a group of fighters dress head-to-toe in armour, before punching, wrestling and hitting each other with sticks. Daniel runs Armoured Martial Arts Nottingham, which offers sessions to people from beginner level and is home to White Company, a performance squad which has had international success. Daniel Winter is the captain for Team GB and has fought in more than 100 tournaments "Pretty much every boy wanted a suit of armour," Daniel said. "To actually wear it and, not…...