Colin Nathan is one of South Africa's most successful boxing trainers. The 43-year-old has produced several world champions and continues to make waves in the sport. He is also a loving father, husband and promoter, his passion for boxing knows no boundaries. He tells of many incredible stories, including getting stuck in Russia with COVID while preparing for a fight and what it takes to win in Mexico.

Colin Nathan - Boxing Promoter and Trainer

Conor Benn, in another badly advised move, decided to go on the piers Morgan show.
As much as Piers tried to low-ball Conor and throw him some crumbs, Benn kept shooting himself in the foot.
So, I had to say something.

BEYOND BOXING EP148 - CONOR BENN IS GUILTY, NO EGGSCUSES

Eddie Hearn is one of the biggest innovators in modern sport.

From building his athletes into powerhouse names in culture, pioneering women’s boxing with Katie Taylor, and leaving behind traditional broadcasters to strike global deals with streaming giants – there’s a lot of layers to his story that football can learn from.

Having served as vice-chairman of Leyton Orient during his father’s spell owning the club, he’s also seen inside the football industry and picked up lessons along the way.

Ahead of another big Anthony Joshua fight night, the Matchroom Maradona joins VERSUS team members Mayowa Quadri and Corey Pellatt to talk about his connection to the beautiful game, what happened when he signed Harry Kane for Leyton Orient, and why women's sport is here to stay.

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Ep. 13: Eddie Hearn on What Football Can Learn from Boxing

Massive get well soon to Boxing King Media.
We are all animals in the same ecosystem and we need each other to thrive.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery.

BEYOND BOXING EP172 - GET WELL SOON TO THE KING OF BOXING MEDIA

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The Battle of the Champions, a highly anticipated fight between Stephen Fulton and Naoya Inoue. Two of the best pound-for-pound boxers on earth. According to British Boxing News, "Inoue is the more powerful puncher, but Fulton is the more skilled boxer."

Initially set for May 7 until Inoue suffered an injury during training, the fight was pushed to July 25, Yokohama Arena, Tokyo, Japan. If Inoue's home country has an advantage. Stephen Fulton says, "I believe in my ability, and I know that I can beat Inoue. I am going to Japan to win, and I am not coming back without the belts." 

Fulton, the WBC and WBO super-bantamweight champion, a cadent, powerful puncher, elusive with good footwork, 8 of his 21 wins, knockouts. Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing said "it's a 50-50 fight. I could see Fulton winning by decision or Inoue winning by knockout."

Inoue is the Former undisputed bantamweight champion, going up to the super-bantam weight division to win the WBA, IBF, and The Ring super-bantamweight champion titles. He is an aggressive fighter with devastating power. Technically-Knocked-Out 21 of his 22 opponents. Dan Rafael of ESPN giving, "Inoue is the better fighter and I think he will win. He is more powerful and has a better chin."

Ben Thapa’s take from BoxingScene.com: "Fulton is a very good boxer and he has a lot of advantages in terms of size and reach. However, Inoue is a very special fighter and he has the power to knock Fulton out." 

Who lands the big shot to unify WBC and WBO titles!?! Both fighters are undefeated, Fulton 21-0 and Inoue 22-0. Chris Mannix for DAZN: "I think Fulton has the speed and movement to give Inoue problems, but I think Inoue's power is going to be too much."



Steve Kim, ESPN, "I think Fulton has a good chance to win if he can keep Inoue off balance and avoid his power shots. But if Inoue lands his shots, it could be a short night for Fulton." The Battle of the Champions will be an exciting action-packed fight. A fight that boxing fans have been waiting for, not to be missed.

The Battle Of The Champions Stephen Fulton Vs Naoya Inoue

It was a holiday snap shared on Insta. It was the body hair patterns in that picture that made me suspicious.

Now, it's a failed drug test that has proved me right. I didn't want to be right though.

Alycia Baumgardner was born genetically gifted, hat her confidence wasn't high enough to see that is the tragedy here. There is a chance she would have been good enough anyway.

Now, her career has a blemish on it, which we didn't need.

Country Grammar

BEYOND BOXING EP180 - ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER DROPS THE BALL

Tonight, we have two boxing shows that are a hard sell individually, and a hard sell collectively.

As much as we are happy the boxers are getting paid, the fans should see some value for their time and expenditure.
Until promoters, managers and boxers understand this, we are digging our own grave for boxing.

As fans we also need to do better and stop watching things we don't think are good enough. At a time when the cost of eating and living is going up, the sport we love is not delivering the feel-good moments we need.

BEYOND BOXING EP193 - BOXXER V DAZN - WHO WINS?

The Conor Benn saga reappears. The Board are taking a strong stance on Conor Benn boxing in the UK.

Is it 'better late than never for them to be taking such a strong stance and can Matchroom find a way though?

BEYOND BOXING EP198 - CONNOR BENN HAS NO DAY OF RECKONING

What do you do if you’re Canelo?

Do you chase legacy or do you chase money, or do you chase safety?

It seems clear that Canelo is at the point in his career where he is chasing safety in terms of safe paydays and low risk fights, as if he’s built his legacy and has nothing further to prove.

But, is this good for boxing when the main man in the sport, the money man in the sport, is not really trying to elevate anybody else and what future is there for boxing if the superstars are not prepared to give opportunities to up-and-coming stars?

BEYOND BOXING EP205 - CANELO IS NEVER A CHEAP DATE

It's a worrying time when you see Eddie Hearn using the tactics he used to laugh at other promoters for using.

But it goes to show how far the pendulum has swung away from Matchroom in the last 3 years.

Also....NOBODY ASKED FOR CHISORA V WALLIN!!!!

BEYOND BOXING EP238 - EDDIE HEARN - SCRAPING BARRELS

Does boxing really need its own Oscars night? 

Have they really given the fans all they want? or, is this another chance for more back-slapping?

these sort of events are great for the camera and microphone jockeys and not that great for the fans.

But...when you are a promoter with your own show on the same night, where should you be?

good kid maad city

BEYOND BOXING EP245 - TURKI'S BOXING CONVENTION

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