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France · FranceTaking on a challenge. It is something Twins Academy have never shied away from. And one of the gym’s stars, Jordan Barker-Porter takes that mantra to another level this week when she challenges for the vacant European welterweight title in France. The 31-year-old faces undefeated number one French girl Emilie Sonvico in Uzes on Saturday evening. Over the past couple of years, the Trimdon gym, headed up by Jordan Williams, have tackled every sin…Read Article
Jordan Barker Porter-Emilie Sonvico: JBP set for big European title adventure in France

Boxing · SunderlandAfter a lull following a busy weekend in June, it’s nice to be able to look forward to some action this weekend. Punch-lines recommends the Shamrock Promotions show at Rainton Arena to any sports fans at a loose end this Saturday, purely to get a look at two exciting 1-0 prospects from our neck of the woods. Both Jade Pearce and Joe Tyers were outstanding amateur boxers, who have gone down the professional road. The gifted Tyers, from Trimdon, w…Read Article
Brilliant boxing talents Jade Pearce, Joe Tyers and company star on Shamrock show at Rainton Arena

County Durham · County DurhamRainton to Florida and back to Rainton. The journey Jason Cumming has been on as he chases his fifth straight in County Durham on Saturday night when he takes on Nicaragua’s Eliecier Quesada over six rounds. Crowd favourite Cumming has won all four of his professional bouts, the most recent just last month at the same Houghton venue, where he outpointed another Nicaraguan, Nestor Maradiaga, over four rounds. Since then, the unbeaten 21-year-old …Read Article