Boxing

Ibrahim Nadim poses proudly with his Central Area belt on Saturday night.

Keighley ace Nadim wins first title in Manchester as English crown may be next

Max Robinson, gym founder Naz Jalil, Neil McLeod, Neil’s son Calum McLeod and Mark Robinson all celebrate Calum’s recent amateur boxing victory at Valley Parade back in April.

Max Robinson, gym founder Naz Jalil, Neil McLeod, Neil’s son Calum McLeod and Mark Robinson all celebrate Calum’s recent amateur boxing victory at Valley Parade back in April.

Storied Keighley boxing club desperately needs help to survive and thrive

Ibrahim Nadim dominated at the weekend in Bolton, and came up with a comfortable points victory.

Ibrahim Nadim dominated at the weekend in Bolton, and came up with a comfortable points victory.

Keighley super-featherweight Nadim cruises to victory in Bolton

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

Nico Earwaker toasts his resounding success last weekend.

Nico Earwaker toasts his resounding success last weekend.

Keighley fighter becomes welterweight champion after stunning showing in Leeds

George Metcalf (left) with another well-known political figure in Keighley, John Grogan, back in 2019.

George Metcalf (left) with another well-known political figure in Keighley, John Grogan, back in 2019.

Former Keighley mayor honoured in native Merseyside for incredible boxing career

Ibrahim Nadim finally gets to throw a punch in a boxing match this weekend, having not done so since March 4 last year.

Ibrahim Nadim finally gets to throw a punch in a boxing match this weekend, having not done so since March 4 last year.

Keighley boxer back in ring 16 months later as career finally gets going again

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

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

Ibrahim Nadim is likely to have nearly a year out of the ring, but it should help prolong his career.

Ibrahim Nadim is likely to have nearly a year out of the ring, but it should help prolong his career.

Keighley boxer gets helping hand op as he dismisses Dancing on Ice concerns

Clever Energy Boilers and Renewables is sponsoring a boxing championships. Inset, Jon Broadbent

Clever Energy Boilers and Renewables is sponsoring a boxing championships. Inset, Jon Broadbent

Keighley company proving a big hitter in world of sports sponsorship

Louis Brow (right) learned his trade at Eastburn Amateur Boxing Club.

Louis Brow (right) learned his trade at Eastburn Amateur Boxing Club.

Former Eastburn boxer makes dramatic influencer bow in Dublin

Ibrahim Nadim is back in the ring on Saturday night.

Ibrahim Nadim is back in the ring on Saturday night.

Keighley boxer Nadim looks to nail Nicaraguan at weekend as Bradford pair on too

Liam O'Reilly celebrates beating Joe Hardy in Bradford on Saturday night.

Liam O'Reilly celebrates beating Joe Hardy in Bradford on Saturday night.

Keighley boxer bursts back to winning ways after lengthy lay-off

Ibrahim Nadim will have to bounce back now, having suffered his first-ever professional defeat at the weekend.

Ibrahim Nadim will have to bounce back now, having suffered his first-ever professional defeat at the weekend.

Keighley talent stunned by brilliant Bulgarian as unbeaten record vanishes

Ibrahim Nadim is looking for a third knockout win in a row on Saturday, as he looks to kick off a big year. Picture: ringwalkmedia12.

Ibrahim Nadim is looking for a third knockout win in a row on Saturday, as he looks to kick off a big year. Picture: ringwalkmedia12.

Keighley native eyes titanic 12 months and English title as Bulgarian battle up next

Muhammad Ali convincingly outboxed his Nicaraguan opponent last time out. Picture: Michael Ault/Queensbury Promotions

Muhammad Ali convincingly outboxed his Nicaraguan opponent last time out. Picture: Michael Ault/Queensbury Promotions

Keighley boxer keen to make huge statement in toughest challenge yet

Young Keighley boxer Ibrahim Nadim continues to impress in the featherweight division. Picture: Ringwalkmedia12.

Young Keighley boxer Ibrahim Nadim continues to impress in the featherweight division. Picture: Ringwalkmedia12.

Keighley boxer Nadim dismantles Romanian opponent to bring title dream closer

Young Keighley boxer Ibrahim Nadim is keen to win an Area or English title in the near future. Picture: ringwalkmedia12.

Young Keighley boxer Ibrahim Nadim is keen to win an Area or English title in the near future. Picture: ringwalkmedia12.

Keighley boxer eyes English title as he takes pride in Bradford District success

Danny Whitaker's professional career only lasted two years, with his final fight taking place last September.

Danny Whitaker's professional career only lasted two years, with his final fight taking place last September.

Title agony the ‘turning point’ for retiring Silsden boxer

Ibrahim Nadim (right) beat John Spencer on Saturday to maintain his unbeaten professional record .Picture: Dave Thompson.

Ibrahim Nadim (right) beat John Spencer on Saturday to maintain his unbeaten professional record .Picture: Dave Thompson.

Ricky Hatton-trained Keighley boxer gets eighth straight professional win

Ibrahim Nadim celebrates after winning his super-bantamweight contest against Taka Bembere in Manchester back in February. Picture: PA.

Ibrahim Nadim celebrates after winning his super-bantamweight contest against Taka Bembere in Manchester back in February. Picture: PA.

Ricky Hatton-trained Keighley boxer Nadim looks to make it eight from eight

Muhammad Ali convincingly outboxed his Nicaraguan opponent at the weekend. Pic: Michael Ault/Queensbury Promotions

Muhammad Ali convincingly outboxed his Nicaraguan opponent at the weekend. Pic: Michael Ault/Queensbury Promotions

Keighley boxer Ali aims to push on after injury nightmare

Sabaa Hussain (centre) had success at Valley Parade, as she won a Yorkshire belt earlier this month.

Sabaa Hussain (centre) had success at Valley Parade, as she won a Yorkshire belt earlier this month.

Keighley teen wins boxing bout at Valley Parade day before Ramadan

Josh Crowther (third left) with his title belt after winning at the weekend.

Josh Crowther (third left) with his title belt after winning at the weekend.

Top Keighley kickboxer gets title amid key coaching role

Jamaal Rehman flanked by two of his Keighley ABC coaches, John Daly and Mark Ingham.

Jamaal Rehman flanked by two of his Keighley ABC coaches, John Daly and Mark Ingham.

Teen talents from Bradford District collide in epic boxing bout

Ibrahim Nadim celebrates after winning his super-bantamweight contest against Taka Bembere at the AO Arena, Manchester. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Ibrahim Nadim celebrates after winning his super-bantamweight contest against Taka Bembere at the AO Arena, Manchester. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Keighley boxer Nadim wins again but idol suffers defeat in brutal bout

Ibrahim Nadim in his first appearance at the AO Arena. This time, he will be on the Amir Khan v Kell Brook (inset) bill.

Ibrahim Nadim in his first appearance at the AO Arena. This time, he will be on the Amir Khan v Kell Brook (inset) bill.

Bradford district boxer aiming to 'make a statement' on Amir Khan bill

Jamaal Rehman (centre) with a couple of his coaches, who can be very proud of his progress over the last few months.

Jamaal Rehman (centre) with a couple of his coaches, who can be very proud of his progress over the last few months.

Keighley teen unlucky as Yorkshire title is where winning run ends

Ibrahim Nadim (left) in action during his victory over Jonny Phillips last February. Pic: Dave Thompson/Route One Photography Ltd.

Ibrahim Nadim (left) in action during his victory over Jonny Phillips last February. Pic: Dave Thompson/Route One Photography Ltd.

Keighley boxer gets coveted spot on Khan v Brook undercard

Jamaal Rehman (centre) celebrates his previous Yorkshire success in the autumn.

Jamaal Rehman (centre) celebrates his previous Yorkshire success in the autumn.

Teenage boxer from Keighley wins second Yorkshire title

Young Keighley boxer Sabaa Hussain with her father Arif Hussain and trainer Leroy

Young Keighley boxer Sabaa Hussain with her father Arif Hussain and trainer Leroy

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Convincing national boxing final win for young Keighley star

Ibrahim Nadim (left) in action during a win earlier this year against Jonny Phillips. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.

Ibrahim Nadim (left) in action during a win earlier this year against Jonny Phillips. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.

Dynamic Keighley duo stay unbeaten in ring after wins at weekend

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim is hoping a huge 2022 is on the horizon. Picture: Mark Robinson, Matchroom

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim is hoping a huge 2022 is on the horizon. Picture: Mark Robinson, Matchroom

Keighley boxer keen to join blossoming West Yorkshire mix

Ibrahim Nadim (left) beat Jonny Phillips (right) in his third professional fight back in February, and he won his fourth on Saturday with a comfortable points victory over Stefan Nicolae in Hull. Picture: Dave Thompson.

Ibrahim Nadim (left) beat Jonny Phillips (right) in his third professional fight back in February, and he won his fourth on Saturday with a comfortable points victory over Stefan Nicolae in Hull. Picture: Dave Thompson.

Keighley boxer Nadim nails Nicolae with comfortable points win

Ibrahim Nadim (right) outpointed Jonny Phillips in their featherweight bout back in February. Picture: Dave Thompson (Matchroom).

Ibrahim Nadim (right) outpointed Jonny Phillips in their featherweight bout back in February. Picture: Dave Thompson (Matchroom).

Keighley’s Nadim happy to have hero Hatton in his corner ahead of Hull bout

Jamaal Rehman (centre) celebrates his Yorkshire title with his coaches John Daly and Mark Ingham. Pic: Yorkshire Boxing.

Jamaal Rehman (centre) celebrates his Yorkshire title with his coaches John Daly and Mark Ingham. Pic: Yorkshire Boxing.

Keighley teen wins Yorkshire title before defeat on national stage

Mobeen Hussain was a winner at the National Schools Championships in Newcastle.

Mobeen Hussain was a winner at the National Schools Championships in Newcastle.

Young Keighley talent wins big national boxing title

Liam gets down on one knee in the ring to propose to Mandy

Liam gets down on one knee in the ring to propose to Mandy

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Riddlesden boxer 'floors' his partner – with marriage proposal in the ring!

Danny Whitaker (left) has come a long way over the last three years, but he suffered a bruising technical knockout defeat to Johnny Fisher at the weekend.

Danny Whitaker (left) has come a long way over the last three years, but he suffered a bruising technical knockout defeat to Johnny Fisher at the weekend.

Silsden star defeated but delighted by incredible three-year journey

Danny Whitaker, left, will make his return to the ring this Saturday on a Matchroom card. Picture: DKO

Danny Whitaker, left, will make his return to the ring this Saturday on a Matchroom card. Picture: DKO

'Big Dawg' looks to bite back at Matchroom Fight Week clash

Danny Whitaker, left, suffered his third defeat in seven professional bouts. Picture: DKO

Danny Whitaker, left, suffered his third defeat in seven professional bouts. Picture: DKO

Whitaker woe after surprise title fight defeat in Sheffield

Silsden boxer Danny Whitaker is going for the vacant Central Area heavyweight title tomorrow night.

Silsden boxer Danny Whitaker is going for the vacant Central Area heavyweight title tomorrow night.

Silsden heavyweight primed for biggest fight yet

Silsden boxer Danny Whitaker says money is tight as it is at the lower levels of the pro ranks, so this current pandemic will not help

Silsden boxer Danny Whitaker says money is tight as it is at the lower levels of the pro ranks, so this current pandemic will not help

Silsden boxer Whitaker warns of financial fears at lower levels of pro ranks

Muhammad Ali lost his last-16 clash today

Muhammad Ali lost his last-16 clash today

Keighley's Muhammad Ali suffers early Olympic exit

Muhammad Ali, centre, is joined by friends, family and supporters at his Olympic send-off in Bradford

Muhammad Ali, centre, is joined by friends, family and supporters at his Olympic send-off in Bradford

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Big turnout for Keighley boxer Muhammad Ali's Olympic send-off

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Keighley boxer Muhammad Ali bids for European final

Flyweight boxer Muhammad Ali is targeting European glory

Flyweight boxer Muhammad Ali is targeting European glory

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Ali is Sofia-ed up to bounce back in Euros

Euro exit: Muhammad Ali

Euro exit: Muhammad Ali

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Cut forces Muhammad Ali exit

Muhammad Ali was a big hit with the local crowd

Muhammad Ali was a big hit with the local crowd

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Crowd pleaser Ali proves age is no barrier in opening Euro Games win

Keighley's Muhammad Ali wins opening European Games fight

Muhammad Ali shows off his first national senior belt

Muhammad Ali shows off his first national senior belt

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Jelley calls for Ali versus Bateson showdown

Ibrahim Nadim won a national silver medal after narrowly missing out on gold

Ibrahim Nadim won a national silver medal after narrowly missing out on gold

Ibrahim must settle for national silver after split decision

Muhammad Ali is facing his sixth bout of the championship tomorrow in Sofia

Muhammad Ali is facing his sixth bout of the championship tomorrow in Sofia

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Ali's going for gold in world youth decider

Keighley boxer Muhammad Ali one step from world final