Sam Eggington

BN Fight Facts: Baraou outlasts Eggington in a gruelling European title fight which enhances the reputations of both

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BN Fight Facts: Baraou outlasts Eggington in a gruelling European title fight which enhances the reputations of both

THE RESULT: Abass Baraou of Germany emerged victorious in a thrilling battle against Sam Eggington, capturing the vacant European super-welterweight title on March 1 in Telford. Baraou displayed superior boxing skills and work rate, dominating Eggington and securing the win with scorecards of 117-111, 117-112, and 114-114. KEY MOMENTS: Baraou landed a significant right cross … Read more

Labour of Love: For Sam Eggington, arguably Britain’s most exciting boxer, it was a straight choice between working on a forklift or becoming a prizefighter

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BN: Last year didn’t go as expected, right? SE: We were promised some dates that didn’t materialize. Last year was slow, but we’ve kicked off the New Year with some exciting fight news. BN: How important is this European title fight against Abass Baraou for your career? SE: This fight is crucial for me. Baraou … Read more

A State of Mind: Abass Baraou explains why inactivity isn’t a problem for him

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On Friday night (March 1) Sam Eggington and Abass Baraou will fight for the vacant European super-welterweight title in Telford. Thousands of miles away with the blue skies of sunny Miami behind him Boxing News caught up with a relaxed Baraou to chat about the fight, his life in Togo and Germany, whether or not … Read more

Action Men: The 10 boxers who deliver the most action in British rings

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1) Leigh Wood Leigh Wood has been on a remarkable run since 2021, making him one of the most exciting boxers to watch. His wins against Can Xu and Michael Conlan were incredibly dramatic, and his battles with Maurico Lara and Josh Warrington only solidified his reputation. Leigh Wood lands a right on Mauricio Lara … Read more