by Allan McGoldrick | Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Athlete Tom Stoltman’s journey into strongman was one which began in previous years by watching his older brother Luke Stoltman training in the gym. An inspiration which his older brother reminds him of as both enjoy competitive humour around the feats of human...
by Allan McGoldrick | Oct 31, 2019 | Boxing
When former WBO Super-featherweight boxing champion Alex Arthur told a young Josh Taylor in his Meadowbank Sports Centre Gym to “get up and hit the bag” little did he know then history was in the making. Josh Taylor will tell you himself it was this...
by Allan McGoldrick | May 19, 2019 | Boxing
As historic nights go for scottish boxing, the 18th of May 2019 will be etched in history as not only where scotland ‘rose again’ and produced another boxing world champion, fighters also contested to enter the final of the most prestegious trophy in...
by Allan McGoldrick | Apr 19, 2019 | MMA
As female participation is sport continues to rise dramatically and investment and exposure now and rightly so bigger than ever, the art of being a full-time athlete is still as tough, there are no shortcuts. Scottish UFC mixed martial artist Joanne Calderwood knows...
by Allan McGoldrick | Apr 15, 2019 | MMA
In a sport which is unforgiven and seen at times as a minority sport the athletes within the Judo circuit are some of the most elite fighters in the world today, heard of Ronda Rousey?. Judo founded in Japan from Jigoro Kano is generalized as a modern martial art...
by Allan McGoldrick | Mar 17, 2019 | Boxing
Tevin Farmer (28-4-1, 6 KO’s) defeated Ireland’s tough Jono Carroll (16-1-1, 3 KO’s) via unanimous decision Friday night on a card which was screened live on DAZN and Sky Sports UK, from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The American fighter...
by Allan McGoldrick | Mar 3, 2019 | Boxing
Heavyweight Lucas ‘Big Daddy Browne’ came through a slippery contest and game opponent to continue his quest to reach world titles again and stay on track for a showdown with Dave ‘ The White Rhino’ Allen April 13 at London’s O2 Arena....
by Allan McGoldrick | Feb 26, 2019 | Boxing
Super middleweight Chris Eubank Jr (28-2, 21 KO’s) put on his best boxing performance to date with a convincing 12-round victory over former IBF super middleweight champion James DeGale (25-3-1, 15 KO’s) on Saturday night at O2 Arena in London, live on ITV Box Office...
by Allan McGoldrick | Feb 6, 2019 | MMA
At the age of 11 years old all it took was a flyer through the door for current pro athlete Samm-Jo Luxton to kick off her Muay Thai journey. At currently 19 years of age Sammy-Jo Luxton now a professional Muay Thai athlete has likley seen less social time than her...
by Allan McGoldrick | Feb 3, 2019 | Boxing
2019 Small hall to stadiums the U.K. continue to move the boxing landscape. The gloved prizefighting Marquess of Queensberry rules which were first written in 1867 London was where the sport of boxing was born, since its development the culture and landscape may have...