Boxing

Lilly Deacon brought home a gold from America after putting on two strong performances. (Image: England Boxing.)

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Queensbury boxer takes home gold as she conquers America

Lilly Deacon won a gold medal in Germany over the summer, but now her challenge is to perform on her biggest stage yet in America.

Lilly Deacon won a gold medal in Germany over the summer, but now her challenge is to perform on her biggest stage yet in America.

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Queensbury to America for young boxer as she targets gold on world stage

Ibrahim Nadim is training hard ahead of the most important bout of his career next month.

Ibrahim Nadim is training hard ahead of the most important bout of his career next month.

Keighley boxer "buzzing" to fight for first-ever title in Manchester next month

Bradford novice boxer Ciarno-Noel Wilson getting his hand raised after his debut victory

Bradford novice boxer Ciarno-Noel Wilson getting his hand raised after his debut victory

Young Bradford boxer shines in dominant debut victory

Ibrahim Nadim believes he can be fighting for a Central Area belt, or even an English title, in the next few months.

Ibrahim Nadim believes he can be fighting for a Central Area belt, or even an English title, in the next few months.

Keighley boxing ace Nadim notes key November date as he continues comeback

Mohammed Subhaan (left) has suffered the first real setback of his professional boxing career.

Mohammed Subhaan (left) has suffered the first real setback of his professional boxing career.

Bradford boxer stunned in Barnsley as brutal stoppage marks first loss of career

Liam Duffy will be hoping to bring a world title back to Bradford at the end of September

Liam Duffy will be hoping to bring a world title back to Bradford at the end of September

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Suicide survivor looking to put out strong message ahead of world title fight

Shane Robinson (left) and Adi Doherty (right)

Shane Robinson (left) and Adi Doherty (right)

Bare knuckle boxer crowned champion after emphatic second-round stoppage

BRADFORD bare knuckle boxer Shane Robinson

BRADFORD bare knuckle boxer Shane Robinson

Bradford bare knuckle boxer who "hopes to inspire" targets first title

Aztec Boxing Club ABC celebrations

Aztec Boxing Club ABC celebrations

Inspiring boxing club celebrate success under the guidance of experienced duo

Bradford-born Charlie Senior has won an Olympic medal

Bradford-born Charlie Senior has won an Olympic medal

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Bradford-born boxer proud of family roots as he wins Olympic medal

Coach Robbie Adamson (right) with supremely talented young boxer Lewis Parker.

Coach Robbie Adamson (right) with supremely talented young boxer Lewis Parker.

Boxing club ready for huge event as they look to deliver for west Bradford

Dan Garber (left) was stopped in the final round by unbeaten Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty last November on the Chantelle Cameron versus Katie Taylor undercard in Dublin, one of only three professional defeats for the Bradfordian to date.

Dan Garber (left) was stopped in the final round by unbeaten Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty last November on the Chantelle Cameron versus Katie Taylor undercard in Dublin, one of only three professional defeats for the Bradfordian to date.

Garber back to winning ways after edging all-Bradford bout on home soil

Siobhan Haley (red) is one the best young female boxers in Europe.

Siobhan Haley (red) is one the best young female boxers in Europe.

Tyersal teen Haley wins boxing bronze in Bosnia at Junior European Championships

Mohammed Subhaan (left) knocked out Simas Volosinas in this bout at the end of 2022, but last Friday was his first victory by that method since.

Mohammed Subhaan (left) knocked out Simas Volosinas in this bout at the end of 2022, but last Friday was his first victory by that method since.

Bradford boxer fears city lacks belief as he hopes success can inspire change

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim has returned with a win.

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim has returned with a win.

Keighley lightweight Nadim nails it against Nicaraguan on return to ring

Darren Tetley (left) takes a fearsome blow during his defeat to Stephen McKenna in September 2023, the bout previous to the Elliot Whale fight

Darren Tetley (left) takes a fearsome blow during his defeat to Stephen McKenna in September 2023, the bout previous to the Elliot Whale fight

Boxer Darren Tetley in two minds about ring return as he awaits surgery results

Alex Wilson in action at the start of June

Alex Wilson in action at the start of June

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Bradford's bareknuckle star produces devastating knockout to claim victory

Liam McCarthy with the children from Bradford who take lessons at Eastburn Boxing Club

Liam McCarthy with the children from Bradford who take lessons at Eastburn Boxing Club

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Friends pay for boxing lessons to keep children off streets of Bradford estate

Ibrahim Nadim has not fought for over a year, but he is due back in the ring at the end of this month.

Ibrahim Nadim has not fought for over a year, but he is due back in the ring at the end of this month.

Bradford and Keighley talents both back on scene as boxing summer gets going

Francis Kershaw hopes to secure his sixth win this Saturday

Francis Kershaw hopes to secure his sixth win this Saturday

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'I'm going to put a show on': Professional Bradford boxer ready to make a statement

Siobhan Haley poses for the cameras after winning the Sportswoman of the Year prize at the 2024 Bradford Sports Awards.

Siobhan Haley poses for the cameras after winning the Sportswoman of the Year prize at the 2024 Bradford Sports Awards.

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Tyersal teen braced for Bosnia and hails Queensbury boxing club after award win

Daniel Adams of Sedbergh ABC with his coaches

Daniel Adams of Sedbergh ABC with his coaches

Bradford boxers crowned National champions after shining in Newcastle

Harris Akbar (left) reached the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals in Birmingham two years ago, less than three months after becoming European champion.

Harris Akbar (left) reached the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals in Birmingham two years ago, less than three months after becoming European champion.

Olympics dream dies for Bradford boxer Akbar but professional career next step

Siobhan Haley (red) packs a real punch, and she will get to show that in Sarajevo next month.

Siobhan Haley (red) packs a real punch, and she will get to show that in Sarajevo next month.

Brilliant Queensbury boxer bound for Bosnia and Junior European Championships

Bilal Siddique, of Karmand ABC, has his hands raised after victory in Derby. Photo: submitted

Bilal Siddique, of Karmand ABC, has his hands raised after victory in Derby. Photo: submitted

Local talent creates more history for boxing gym after winning title in Derby

Dan Garber (pictured, right, in action against Thomas Carty last November) was caught by some good punches last Friday, but he felt there was no need for him to be stopped in the first round.

Dan Garber (pictured, right, in action against Thomas Carty last November) was caught by some good punches last Friday, but he felt there was no need for him to be stopped in the first round.

Bradford boxer slams "joke" stoppage against one of Britain's top heavyweights

Tasif Khan (left) walks out at Horsfall on Saturday.

Tasif Khan (left) walks out at Horsfall on Saturday.

World champion boxer and Team GB rower up for biggest prizes at Bradford awards

Khalil Alam (far right) and Jamie Broom (inner right) will both be hoping for victory at Bradford City on Saturday night

Khalil Alam (far right) and Jamie Broom (inner right) will both be hoping for victory at Bradford City on Saturday night

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Knockout evening expected at Bradford City as local gym ready to unleash rising stars

Dan Garber (right) taking on Tom Carty on the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron undercard back in November.

Dan Garber (right) taking on Tom Carty on the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron undercard back in November.

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Bradford boxer taking on "best except Fury and AJ" in London at few days' notice

Tasif Khan (right). Credit: Joe Ibbotson

Tasif Khan (right). Credit: Joe Ibbotson

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

World-leading boxer set to attend 'Non-League Day' at Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford Muay Thai prodigy Sohail Khan

Bradford Muay Thai prodigy Sohail Khan

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Bradford Muay Thai prodigy chasing shock title victory against English champion

Mohammed Subhaan (left) was on song in Barnsley earlier this month, and has now won all six of his professional bouts to date.

Mohammed Subhaan (left) was on song in Barnsley earlier this month, and has now won all six of his professional bouts to date.

Bradford boxer back after seven-month absence as prospect shines in Barnsley

Danish Ahmed (right) poses with his belt and Kell Brook after his success in Sheffield on Saturday.

Danish Ahmed (right) poses with his belt and Kell Brook after his success in Sheffield on Saturday.

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University of Bradford pupil from BD8 club wins title in front of Sheffield icon

Jimmy First has finally retired from boxing just before turning 43, and he ended in style on Saturday night.

Jimmy First has finally retired from boxing just before turning 43, and he ended in style on Saturday night.

First finishes career in style as fellow Bradford boxer back on winning trail

Jimmy First will retire after his final bout tonight

Jimmy First will retire after his final bout tonight

Veteran Bradford boxer will look back ‘fondly’ on career as he confirms final bout

Tasif Khan, right, has had a year to remember

Tasif Khan, right, has had a year to remember

Bradford's world-leading boxing star gets further recognition after stellar 2023

Dan Garber (right) in action against Thomas Carty on the Katie Taylor versus Chantelle Cameron undercard in Dublin.

Dan Garber (right) in action against Thomas Carty on the Katie Taylor versus Chantelle Cameron undercard in Dublin.

Bradford heavyweight admits huge Dublin bout made him realise he "needs" boxing

Mohammed Khalil Alam (middle) earning recognition for two decades of public service

Mohammed Khalil Alam (middle) earning recognition for two decades of public service

England Boxing coach from Bradford gets special public service recognition

Darren Tetley (left) takes a fearsome blow during his defeat to Stephen McKenna in September 2023.

Darren Tetley (left) takes a fearsome blow during his defeat to Stephen McKenna in September 2023.

Holme Wood hero Tetley retains pride but needs eye surgery after horror injury

From top left clockwise: Jamie Walker scores against Carlisle in the play-offs, Bulls celebrate Keven Appo's try in the eliminator against York, Richard Wheatley with his 2023 Bradford Open trophy and Jimmy First had his first English title fight at 42.

From top left clockwise: Jamie Walker scores against Carlisle in the play-offs, Bulls celebrate Keven Appo's try in the eliminator against York, Richard Wheatley with his 2023 Bradford Open trophy and Jimmy First had his first English title fight at 42.

Bradford's sporting highlights of 2023 include City and Bulls joy before agony

Connor Lawrence with his hands raised following victory in Leeds

Connor Lawrence with his hands raised following victory in Leeds

Bradford boxer maintains unbeaten professional record after securing points win

Francis Kershaw hopes to secure his fourth win this Saturday

Francis Kershaw hopes to secure his fourth win this Saturday

Boxer hoping to keep his undefeated record 'feeling great' ahead of fight

Muhammad Amar Farooq (right) was tested to the limit by Hamza Sabir last week.

Muhammad Amar Farooq (right) was tested to the limit by Hamza Sabir last week.

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Clayton boxer wins Yorkshire title and seeks revenge for national "robbery"

Hamed Ghaz (right) is looking to get back on the winning trail in Oldham.

Hamed Ghaz (right) is looking to get back on the winning trail in Oldham.

Bradford boxer Ghaz plots path to Abu Dhabi as he gets set for Oldham return

Dan Garber (left) will be fighting in Ireland in less than a month's time.

Dan Garber (left) will be fighting in Ireland in less than a month's time.

Bradford boxer on Katie Taylor card in Dublin as Hearn hands him big break

Jamie Broom after winning his Yorkshire title

Jamie Broom after winning his Yorkshire title

Local boxing gym continue to fly high with two fighters named Yorkshire champions

Lewis Sylvester defended his English Lightweight title on Saturday with a superb first-round win over Bradford native Jimmy First.

Lewis Sylvester defended his English Lightweight title on Saturday with a superb first-round win over Bradford native Jimmy First.

Bradford boxer First blown away by superb Sylvester in English title bout

Jimmy First stunned Cori Gibbs last December, and is looking for another shock success 10 months on.

Jimmy First stunned Cori Gibbs last December, and is looking for another shock success 10 months on.

Veteran Bradford boxer inspired by past on eve of English title fight

Tommy Fury has extended his professional boxing record to 10 wins and 0 losses.

Tommy Fury has extended his professional boxing record to 10 wins and 0 losses.

Love Island star Tommy Fury beats YouTube personality KSI in boxing match

Esa Hussain, 16, was recently crowned Yorkshire champion

Esa Hussain, 16, was recently crowned Yorkshire champion

Future is bright for talented Bradford Police Amateur Boxing Club duo

Bradford boxer Darren Tetley would like to see Tory MP Lee Anderson in the ring

Bradford boxer Darren Tetley would like to see Tory MP Lee Anderson in the ring

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Boxer challenges top Tory to charity fight after his jibe about the city

Darren Tetley (left) in action at Wembley Stadium in 2022. Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA

Darren Tetley (left) in action at Wembley Stadium in 2022. Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA

Irish star too much for Tetley in London bout

Darren Tetley (left) fighting Ekow Essuman during the British, IBF European and Commonwealth Welterweight Championship at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday April 23, 2022. Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA

Darren Tetley (left) fighting Ekow Essuman during the British, IBF European and Commonwealth Welterweight Championship at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday April 23, 2022. Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA

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Underdog status pushing Tetley to shine on Sky Sports card