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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Fight terms accepted for potential December 3 date

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may be getting into the ring before the end of 2022

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Craig Woodruff and Gavin Gwynne set for all-Welsh British title clash

Craig Woodruff stakes his claim for the British lightweight title this weekend, almost 39 years to the day since another son of Newport became the last fighter from the city to land a coveted Lonsdale...

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Gavin Gwynne puts titles on the lines against Craig Woodruff

While European and world honours might be in his sights, having a Lonsdale Belt for keeps is what Gavin Gwynne really wants before anything else.

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Cordina 'robbed' of IBF world title

JOE Cordina says it feels like he has been 'robbed' of his world title after being forced to pull out of his defence against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov because of injury.

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Lauren Price eases to win over Timea Belik

LAUREN Price knows there is plenty more to come despite easing to her first stoppage victory as a professional.

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Craig Woodruff eager for rematch after securing draw in bid to emulate David...

The agonising wait continues for a Newport boxer to secure the first British lightweight title since David Pearce landed the title 39 years ago.

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Trans boxer speaks out in support of Emily Bridges after cycling ban

A TRANS boxer says there should be a grace period for trans athletes - in response to Emily Bridges' ongoing cycling ban.

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Pride of Gwent: Boxer Rosie Eccles crowned Sporting Hero of the Year

ROSIE Eccles capped an unforgettable 2022 by landing the Sporting Hero of the Year crown at the South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards in Newport.

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Gary Buckland Jnr wins thriller at St Joseph's Boxing Club show

ST Joseph’s Boxing Club staged a show at a packed Pill Millennium Centre featuring 16 evenly matched bouts.

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Sean McGoldrick to fight for double title in showdown next month

It’s been a long wait for a Newport Boxer to secure the first heavyweight title since David ‘Bomber’ Pearce in 1983.

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Gwent fighters on top boxing bill at Vale Sports Arena in Cardiff

GWENT fighters feature on the bill when a selection of some of Wales’ top boxing talent make their returns to the ring at Vale Sports Arena next month.

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Boxer Craig Woodruff set for rematch against Gavin Gwynne in Cardiff

Newport boxer Craig Woodruff is set for a title re-match against Gavin Gwynne at the Motorpoint Arena in April.

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First women-only boxing gym to open in Newport

A FITNESS coach is opening what is believed to be Newport's first-ever women-only boxing gym.

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Newport boxers Craig Woodruff and Sean McGoldrick in historic fights

Two Newport boxers could create sporting history and become the first two British professional boxing champions for the first time in 40 years since Steve Simms and David Bomber Pearce.

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Newport lightweight Nathan Howells hunting Welsh title shot

NEWPORT’S undefeated lightweight Nathan Howells has domestic gold in his sights with a Welsh title shot around the corner.

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St Joseph's fighter Bux aiming to thrive in busy 2023

Women’s boxing has soared significantly over the last few years with an abundance of world-class operators including the likes of Katie Taylor, Claressa Shields and Natasha Jonas.

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Sean McGoldrick and Craig Woodruff bid to join Newport greats

NEWPORT could have its first British champion in almost 40 years when Sean McGoldrick takes to the ring, then Craig Woodruff will aim to follow.

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Sean McGoldrick v Scott Allan at Cardiff’s Vale Sports Arena

SEAN McGoldrick hopes to create his own piece of history and help inspire the next generation of Newport boxers when he bids for the British and Commonwealth bantamweight titles tomorrow night.

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Sean McGoldrick becomes first Newport boxing champion for 40 years

Sean McGoldrick has become Newport’s first boxing champion for 40 years.

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Newport middleweight Lewis Howells eyeing rapid rise

After making his debut last June, Newport’s Lewis Howells will be looking to build on his debut win when he makes his second professional appearance next month.

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Boxing: Lauren Price heading to Paris for fight with Naomi Mannes

GWENT Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price will resume her professional career against Germany’s Naomi Mannes in Paris on March 11.

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Kieran Gething to headline at Abergavenny Market Hall fight night

KIERAN Gething is ready to put on a show when he promotes and headlings boxing's return to Abergavenny at the Market Hall.

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Newport A48 crash victims honoured with charity boxing event

A BOXING event in Newport has been organised to pay tribute to the victims of a crash on the A48 which left three dead - and to raise money for their families.

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Gwynne and Woodruff in Cardiff bout for British lightweight belt

GAVIN Gwynne and Craig Woodruff have been going through their final preparations for the British lightweight title clash in Cardiff on Saturday evening.

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Gavin Gwynne stops Craig Woodruff to defend British title

GAVIN Gwynne defended his British lightweight belt with a one-sided win against Craig Woodruff at Cardiff International Arena.

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Newport boxer Sean McGoldrick has sights on more titles

NEWPORT’S Sean McGoldrick is hungry for more titles after becoming the first boxer from the city to win a British title since 1983, writes Andrew Penman.

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Gwent fighters hunting glory at Sanigar Vale Sports Arena bill

GWENT fighters are among those going for glory in the capital on Saturday on a stacked bill at Vale Sports Arena, writes Kailem Lowe.

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Newport boxing event in memory of Cardiff A48 trio tonight

One thousand people are expected to attend a boxing event tonight in Newport to pay tribute to the women involved in the A48 crash.

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Newport comes together to honour A48 Cardiff crash victims

Newport came together last night to honour the three women involved in a fatal crash on the A48 in Cardiff.

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Blaenavon Kai Powell teenager crowned 63kg British champion

Kai Powell, a teenager from Blaenavon has been crowned the new 63kg British Boxing champion and has his eyes on becoming world champion.

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Kieran Gething to go 'old school' in Sion Yaxley title fight

KIERAN Gething plans to go “old school” in his bid for another successful fight on home soil against Sion Yaxley in Abergavenny in a fortnight.

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Kieran Gething aims to end Sion Yaxley's perfect record

KIERAN Gething is promising a headline fight to remember when he takes on undefeated Sion Yaxley in a Welsh battle in Abergavenny on Saturday.

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Rosie Eccles earns Olympics spot with European Games win

AFTER suffering Tokyo torment in 2021, Gwent boxer Rosie Eccles has earned the chance to go for gold at the Paris Olympics next year.

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Gavin Gwynne to fight Emiliano Marsili for European title

Just a few months after he defeated Newport’s Craig Woodruff in their highly anticipated British title rematch, Treharris’ Gavin Gwynne has been granted a shot at the European lightweight title, writes...

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Boxing gym in Newport backs drive to end toxic masculinity

A MAJOR new campaign encouraging young men to reflect on their own behaviour when it comes to violence against women, domestic abuse and toxic masculinity has been launched at a Newport boxing gym.

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Former world boxing champion Robbie Regan at event in Cwmbran

BOXING fans can enjoy an evening in the company of Robbie Regan, the former two-weight world boxing champion.

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Kieran Gething to fight Asinia Byfield at Vale Sports Arena

GWENT fighter Kieran Gething will attempt to get back on a winning run when he returns to the ring in Cardiff this month.

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Rosie Eccles: Tokyo pain can fuel Olympics bid in Paris

ROSIE Eccles believes the heartbreak of missing out on a place at the Tokyo Olympics will stand her in good stead in Paris next year.

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Gavin Gwynne lands shot at vacant European lightweight title

Gavin Gwynne will fight for the vacant European lightweight championship at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, December 2.

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Rosie Eccles wins silver at World Boxing Cup in Cologne

GWENT fighter Rosie Eccles has won a silver medal at the World Boxing Cup in Cologne.

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Blue plaque unveiled for Newport boxing legend David 'Bomber' Pearce

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Newport on the 40th anniversary of one of the city's most notable sporting achievements.

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A conveyor belt of boxing talent - top award for St Joseph's

ST Joseph’s Boxing Club has been voted as club of the year by the Welsh Amateur Boxing Association.

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Lauren Price to take on former European champ Silvia Bortot

Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price will face former European champion Silvia Bortot on December 10.

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European lightweight champion Gavin Gwynne eyes Welsh fight night

ST Joseph's fighter Gavin Gwynne is eyeing a big homecoming event after becoming European lightweight champion.

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Boxing: Gwent's Lauren Price 'could become next Joe Calzaghe'

BOXING promoter Ben Shalom believes Lauren Price has the potential to be Wales’ next Joe Calzaghe as the welterweight targets a homecoming fight in Cardiff in 2024.

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European lightweight champ Gavin Gwynne dreams of Cardiff bout

NEW European lightweight champion Gavin Gwynne wants to defend his British title one more time – hopefully in Cardiff – before realising his dream of boxing in America.

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Gavin Gwynne on the undercard of Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou

ST JOSEPH’S fighter Gavin Gwynne is setting his sights on a world title shot after landing a prime spot on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on March 8.

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Lauren Price to fight for world title in seventh fight

Lauren Price will challenge for her first world title when taking on Jessica McCaskill.

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Abergavenny's Kieran Gething to fight for Celtic title

KIERAN Gething will take on Ireland's Graham McCormack for the Celtic super middleweight title next month at the famous York Hall in London.

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Lauren Price's world title to be live on free-to-air TV

LAUREN Price’s bid to become world champion will be shown live on free-to-air television after a deal between Sky Sports and BBC Wales.

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