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SWARCLIFFE’S CALLAN BURKE DETERMINED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL KICKBOXER

Until now kickboxer Callan Burke was typical of a generation of young people who’ve enjoyed combat sports training and competing on a semi-professional basis

July 20, 2026

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Thirteen-year-old local lad Jayven Koroma agrees that when he started attending classes at Lee Murtagh’s Bethlehem Boxing Club in Richmond Hill he never expected

July 6, 2026

Arts & Culture·Boxing·Entertainment·Richmond Hill·Sports·Theatre

LEEDS TEEN ARCHIE BUILDING MMA CAREER AT SEACROFT’S IMA GYM

A teenager from Moortown who made his debut on the recent Combat Challenge MMA show in Bradford has been praised for having ‘the heart,

June 1, 2026

Boxing·Moortown·Sports

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·Seacroft·Sports