Derek Chisora rages after Joseph Parker defeat, as Katie Taylor and Natasha Jonas shine
The story of the Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker fight week from inside the bubble and the ring. By Matt Chrisite
DEREK CHISORA lost a professional prize fight for the 11th time on Saturday night. “Bulls t” was his immediate reaction to the split decision being awarded to
Joseph Parker after 12 gruelling rounds. That takes the Londoner’s career total to 280, which does not include countless more as an amateur and in the gym. He gave the fight everything he’d got but it wasn’t enough. Not enough to win, not enough to retire a contented man.
Tennyson suffers shock first-round stoppage defeat to Straffon
The Belfast puncher was outgunned and halted by the unheralded Mexican, who transformed his career in just over two minutes. By Gavan Casey Saturday 1 May 2021, 7:04 PM 6 hours ago 5,159 Views 0 Comments
Belfast s James Tennyson.
Belfast s James Tennyson.
Image: Matchroom Boxing/Mark Robinson/INPHO
JAMES TENNYSON WAS sensationally stopped by unheralded Mexican Jovanni Straffon inside a round of their lightweight contest at the Manchester Arena on Saturday evening.
The world title-chasing Belfast man was fortunate to be allowed to continue after a knockdown but, having barely regained his senses, was halted on his feet against the ropes by mystery man Straffon who lived up to his ring moniker ‘Impacto’ and transformed his career in just over two minutes.
NINE YEARS ON from their last showdown, Katie Taylor will be reacquainted with an old rival on Saturday night.
Ireland’s global superstar faced British fighter Natasha Jonas en route to claiming Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games.
Much has changed in the meantime, but one thing has remained consistent Taylor’s ability to defeat any opponent put in front of her.
The undisputed lightweight champion has agreed a long-awaited rematch with Jonas this time in the professional ranks where she will defend her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles in Manchester.
In the latest episode of The Punt our monthly show sponsored by William Hill that focuses on the major sporting events Gavin Cooney and Gavan Casey are joined by boxing journalist Joe O’Neill to preview Taylor v Jonas.