After a disappointing result on the card of ACB 87 at the Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 19 May, Newark’s Regis ‘The First’ Sugden was quick to assure his fans that he will soon be back, stronger and better mentally, physically and technically. Returning to the cage after a second break following further treatment on an ankle injury which... Continue Reading →
Controversial call in LA brings disappointment for BadBoy
After being bundled and pushed to the canvas in the third and final round of his latest outing on the world’s leading kickboxing promotion GLORY, much to the surprise of Bailey ‘BadBoy’ Sugden, the crowd and the commentators a hotly-disputed knock down was called by the referee, even though the Nottinghamshire fighter had immediately jumped... Continue Reading →
NABC boxers rise to challenge of first ever Home Show
There was a full house of 250 spectators at Farndon Memorial Hall on Saturday 10 February, when Newark Amateur Boxing Club held the first ever Home Show in its 15-year history. Billed as an opportunity for some of the club’s most promising prospects to showcase their skills, the action-packed event matched Newark boxers ranging in... Continue Reading →
Title fight next on the cards for 2 Slick
Nottinghamshire Light Heavyweight Chad ‘2 Slick’ Sugden will get his first shot at a title next March after adding another decisive victory to his pro record in Corby on Friday 3 November. Boxing in front of a sell-out crowd on the card of BAD BOYS at the Rockingham Forest Hotel, the Suggy’s Gym 23-year old... Continue Reading →
Kickboxing stars go for GLORY!
Pictures from The Main Event and 8 Man Tournament Final After the first Road To GLORY in March was hailed as the best event of its kind ever seen in the UK, topping it was never going to be easy. But at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre on Saturday 7 October, the accolades came in thick... Continue Reading →
Knockout performance from Nottingham boxer
Nottingham-born Light Heavyweight Chad ‘2 Slick’ Sugden added a second KO victory to his pro boxing record on Friday 1 September, when he defeated Norbert Szekeres of the Czech Republic on the card of On The Edge. A capacity crowd was at Walsall Town Football Club’s Bescot Stadium to see 23-year old Chad take the... Continue Reading →