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An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

Crawford Ashley remains a towering figure on the Leeds boxing scene and describes the press conference prior to his 1993 fight with Michael Nunn

January 26, 2026

Boxing·Burmantofts·Harehills·Sports

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

Joe Hardy didn’t take up boxing until 21 and now at 30 he’s fighting on the undercard at Leeds Arena. Hardy will meet rising

December 14, 2025

Boxing·Garforth·Sports

East Leeds boxer describes undercard fight as a blessing

East Leeds boxer Ellis Ward is frequently described as ‘the hottest prospect in Leeds at present’ and is busily preparing for his bout at

December 9, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·General News·Sports

East Leeds Keevah Winning Title on Major Yorkshire Thai Boxing Show

Keevah Render, 13, from East Leeds’ Cross Gates, is celebrating a European title win after a standout performance at the Hitman show held at

December 9, 2025

Boxing·Crossgates·Sports

Leeds Boxer Jo Jo Callaghan Fights Her Way Back to the Ring

Jo Jo Callaghan enjoyed her boxing classes as a child and now over twenty years later the 37-year-old East Leeds lass has just made

November 11, 2025

Boxing·East End Park·East Leeds·Richmond Hill·Sports

Leeds Boxer Targets Diamond Belt After Strong Debut

A new bare-knuckle fighter from East Leeds has announced his arrival on the professional scene, drawing his debut match on a major Yorkshire card

November 3, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·Sports

Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

MMA fighter Louis Power has been made captain of the fight team at Immortal Martial Arts. The East Leeds gym opened two years ago,

September 23, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Seacroft·Sports

East Leeds sisters are medal winners in Italy tournament

Two East Leeds sisters who train at Leeds gym Bad Company won medals at the WBC international championships held in Verona, Italy while competing

July 20, 2025

Boxing·Sports

East Leeds Boxers Train with Champions at Garforth Gym

Young boxers from East Leeds are making a name for themselves in the ring and they credit their success to a Garforth gym run

July 17, 2025

Boxing·Garforth·Sports

East Leeds brothers aiming for boxing wins to build fight careers

East Leeds brothers Thomas and Aidan Winstanley train together at Hunslet’s Golden Team gym and are looking forward to representing their club on Golden Team’s March

March 3, 2025

Boxing·Sports

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Boxing

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

East Leeds boxer describes undercard fight as a blessing

East Leeds Keevah Winning Title on Major Yorkshire Thai Boxing Show

Leeds Boxer Jo Jo Callaghan Fights Her Way Back to the Ring

Leeds Boxer Targets Diamond Belt After Strong Debut

Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

East Leeds sisters are medal winners in Italy tournament

East Leeds Boxers Train with Champions at Garforth Gym

East Leeds brothers aiming for boxing wins to build fight careers

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