By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart As well as having the might privilege of looking back at the great fighters of yesteryear, writing for Ringside Report allows me to keep my eye out for any up-and-coming fighters not quite getting the publicity they deserve. One such fighter who has just defended his E
Dan Azeez is taking the old school approach
Dan Azeez calls for Britain s crop of talented light-heavies to get fighting one another
DAN AZEEZ is taking an old school approach with his boxing. He is not looking to bypass the domestic scene. He’s hoping to thrive in it. In his 12-0 career, he’s boxed British rival after British rival, winning the Southern Area and English light-heavyweight titles in the process. He continues along that path on Saturday (April 17) when he fights Ricky Summers in Bolton.
“Ricky, he’s a solid opponent, he’s boxed at British level. He lost to Frank Buglioni. I would say he’s more experienced than me,” Azeez told
John Hedges: Criticism & Punches, Taking it on the chin
John Hedges will looks to prove the doubters wrong in his second professional bout on the undercard to Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas.
John The Gentleman Hedges will be looking to prove the doubters wrong this weekend. Photo Credit: Mark Robinson / Matchroom
John Hedges was thrust into the limelight back in October 2020, when he made his professional debut live on Sky Sports on the undercard to Joshua Buatsi vs Marko Calic.
Hedges failed to impress the fans although overcoming Jan Ardon over four rounds. The social media backlash was as ferocious as a prime Mike Tyson as fans and critics were angered at being deceived by the hype pre-fight.