Tag: boxing
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Scarlett Delgado’s Next Chapter: Canada’s Contender Eyes Commonwealth Glory
Scarlett Delgado will head into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with valuable international experience behind her and a growing reputation as one of Canada’s leading female amateur boxers. The Ontario-based fighter has built an impressive career at domestic and international level, becoming a multiple-time Canadian champion while consistently testing herself against elite opposition. Delgado…
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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: New Zealand’s Wendell Stanley Ready to Finish the Job
When Team New Zealand arrives in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, one of its most experienced and battle-tested boxers will be 70kg contender Wendell Stanley, a fighter who knows exactly how fine the margins can be at major championships. At 25 years of age, Stanley enters his second Commonwealth Games with unfinished business. Four…
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Paul Trainor Ready to Fly the Flag for Australia in Glasgow 2026
Australia’s Paul Trainor will head to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with confidence built on months of elite international competition, comprehensive preparation and is fully focused on delivering performances worthy of the Australian vest. The Barotillo Bombers standout has enjoyed an excellent build-up to the Games throughout 2026, testing himself against quality opposition at a…
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Australia’s Rising Star Jye Dixon Sets Sights on Glasgow 2026 Gold
Australia’s next generation of boxing talent will be looking to make their mark on the international stage at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and 21-year-old Jye Dixon is one fighter arriving in Scotland with confidence, ambition and momentum behind him. The Brisbane-born boxer, who competes in the 55kg division, has enjoyed a strong rise…
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Heating Up: JB Promotions Continue to Drive Irish Boxing Forward with Leopardstown Showcase
While the big arena nights in boxing often grab the headlines, it is the smaller shows that keep a nation’s professional scene alive. This Friday night, July 10, JB Promotions returns to Leopardstown Racecourse with “Heating Up”, a ten-fight card that perfectly illustrates why promoter Jay Byrne has become one of the most important figures…
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Glasgow 2026 Preview: Team Wales Ready to Roar at the Commonwealth Games
Our Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preview series continues with a look at Team Wales, who head to Scotland with a talented seven-strong boxing squad capable of challenging for medals across several weight divisions. The Welsh team combines proven international performers with exciting emerging talent. Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Rosie Eccles returns looking to…
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Glasgow 2026 Countdown: Jacob Cassar Eyes Commonwealth Glory for Australia
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fast approaching, Australia’s Jacob Cassar is preparing for the biggest challenge of his amateur boxing career after earning selection to represent Team Australia in the fiercely competitive 65kg division. The Victorian has emerged as one of Australia’s leading talents through years of dedication and hard work. Training out…
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“If I’m on My A Game, at 100%, Nobody Beats Me” – Jon McConnell Targets Commonwealth Gold
Jon McConnell heads to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on the back of a hugely successful season that saw the Holy Trinity Boxing Club boxer crowned Irish Elite Champion at 70kg. Having firmly established himself among the country’s leading amateurs, the Belfast fighter will now represent Northern Ireland on one of the biggest stages…
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“The Power Is Only Half of It” – Sean Tyndall Promises Complete Performance on Homecoming
One of Ireland’s brightest young professional prospects, 20-year-old Sean Tyndall, will finally get the opportunity to showcase his talents in front of a home crowd when he makes his Dublin debut on July 10 at Leopardstown Racecourse on a JB Promotions card. The unbeaten Bray native has made a perfect start to life in the…
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The New King Arthur? Machlan Ready to Build His Own Legacy
Few surnames carry as much weight in Scottish boxing as Arthur. For more than a decade, Alex Arthur thrilled fans with his explosive style, eventually fulfilling his dream by becoming WBO super-featherweight world champion. Now, a new chapter is being written as his son, Machlan Arthur, begins forging a professional career of his own. The…
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