28 August 2026

Boxing

Stephenson wins on boxing return after 19-month injury layoff

Michael Stephenson is now eyeing a Commonwealth title after a 19-month injury layoff, returning to action with a win in Northampton as he looks to reignite a promising career in the ring...

Bedford boxer wins world gold at largest female amateur tournament

Bedford's young boxing sensation, Rekha Kambli has picked up where she left off in 2025 with two mammoth victories on the international stage, including at the Golden Girl Box Cup Championship...

Bedford student smashes fundraising target at university charity boxing match

A former Bedford Modern School student smashed his fundraising target when he took part in a charity fight night at Leeds University. 18-year-old Tom Leahy is in his first year of an aerospace...

Bedford teenager wins England Boxing National Development Championship

A young Bedford boxer has won a national championship after a scintillating performance at at the England Boxing National Development Championships at Arena Sports Kettering...

Michael Stephenson loses out on English light-heavyweight boxing title to unbeaten Jones

Bedford-born Michael Stephenson lost out on the English light-heavyweight boxing title to Troy Jones on Saturday (30 November) at Birmingham's 15,000 capacity BP Pulse Live...

Michael Stephenson fight for English light-heavyweight boxing title confirmed

Michael Stephenson is about to take the next step in his career as the Bedford boxer has confirmed he will face Troy Jones for the English light-heavyweight title at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham on 30th November...

Boxer Stephenson set for English title fight after points victory in Northampton

Michael Stephenson was back in the winners circle on Saturday night (7 September) after beating Harry Matthews in a six-round non-title boxing bout at the Park Inn Hotel in Northampton...

Michael Stephenson to defend light heavyweight boxing title before Christmas

It's been over seven months since Michael Stephenson picked up the Midlands light-heavyweight boxing title, but now he is due to defend the belt...

Big money White Collar Boxing finale to take place in Bedford

On Saturday 7th October, Bedford Athletic Stadium plays host to some of the best white collar boxers in the UK, and two boxers will come away celebrating with an almighty purse...

New study ranks Bedford fifth best place for boxing in the UK

A new study commissioned by Keen Fighter has ranked Bedford in the top five places to take up boxing in the country ahead of both London and Cardiff...

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