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Conah Walker targets world title shot after digging deep to beat Sam Eggington
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (773+ words) Conah Walker believes he is a world champion in the making after Saturday's sensational win over Sam Eggington. The Wolverhampton star stopped his Stourbridge rival in the 10th round of a brutal all-Midlands bout which lived up to the hype and…...
Barry Hearn: I let my heart rule my head to keep World Championship at Crucible
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) Hearn said he had "never" previously allowed sentiment to be such a big factor in his business dealings Barry Hearn admitted he let his heart rule his head after the World Snooker Tour struck a deal with Sheffield City Council…...
Joe Fraser thanks Lichfield gym staff after British title win
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (378+ words) Gymnastics star Joe Fraser paid tribute to the staff at his Lichfield gym after being crowned all-round British champion for the fourth time. The two-time Olympian finished ahead of Jonas Rushworth and Paris 2024 team-mate Jake Jarman in front of a…...
Boxing ace Tyler Denny outlines next steps after British title defeat
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) Black Country boxing ace Tyler Denny declared he "will be back" after last weekend's British title defeat to George Liddard. The 34-year-old's bid to win the Lonsdale belt ended in a unanimous points defeat despite a strong performance at London's…...
Rowley Regis boxer Tyler Denny misses out in his title bid
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) Black Country boxer Tyler Denny was left frustrated in his bid to land the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles in London on Saturday night. The 34-year-old from Rowley Regis went toe-to-toe with highly-rated Londoner George Liddard at the Copper Box…...
Matt Maher: The day I went training with Tyler Denny - ahead of his 'must-win' British title fight
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (540+ words) Getting a call from a professional boxer asking if you fancy going to train with them is always going to be unexpected. The even bigger shock is when you find yourself saying yes. On the plus side, the kind of…...
New MMA and Muay Thai gym set to open in Walsall, boosting local fitness scene
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) A brand-new mixed martial arts and Muay Thai training facility, Mad Dog Pound house, is set to open its doors in Walsall, offering residents a fresh opportunity to train in combat sports, improve fitness, and build confidence. Founded and coached…...
'All or nothing' - Kirstie Bavington targeting glory as she makes long-awaited boxing return
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (589+ words) Black Country boxing ace Kirstie Bavington says it is now "all or nothing" as she prepares to make a long-awaited return to the ring. The 33-year-old fights for the first time in nearly 17 months when she faces Bolton's Linzi Buczynskyj…...
'The funding from the Richardson Brothers Foundation is absolutely brilliant,' says former Royal Marine who is changing lives through his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) A generous donation from a Black Country real estate firm will help a former Royal Marine Commando to grow his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Wolverhampton. The Richardson Brothers Foundation has come on board with a donation to help develop and…...
Willenhall's Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) Fresh from a historic performance at the World Championships in Abu Dhabi, Willenhall's Intensity MMA has cemented its status as one of the country's premier youth academies. Six young athletes have been selected to represent Team England at the 2026 IMMAF…...