Bob Westerdale

Sheffield

Journalist at Freelance

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Dalton Smith has spite in his armoury, says gym pal

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLiam Cameron is confident that Dalton Smith will pull something explosive out of his personal boxing arsenal on Saturday night. Smith wants to catch the eye with a dominating performance at Sheffield's Park Community Arena, against Canada's Mathieu Germain. A knockout would further enhance his credentials as he seeks a world title pop before the end of 2025.
Promoter Izzy Asif hoping to attract 10,000 fans for outdoor show

1 week ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSheffield promoter Izzy Asif is content that his investment in a May boxing show at a football stadium will pay dividends both inside the ring and out of it. All stadium events can be a risky business, financially speaking, but tickets are going well for the Terri Harper-led bill at Doncaster Rovers.
Wath Academy pupil excluded for taking knife to school

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

A female pupil found with a knife at Wath Academy has been permanently banned from the school but will not face court. South Yorkshire Police were called to the Academy at 8.30am on February 25 after being told a schoolgirl was in possession of a knife. The blade was seized by staff and a police and school inquiry launched. No one was threatened or harmed.
Lord Hague praises his Wath school days

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

You'd have to be a team player to reach the top in the varying worlds of sport, politics or education...or so you might think. And in today's digital work, a background knowledge of technology wouldn't harm. Yet Rotherham's William Hague has spoken about how neither of those things pertained to him back in the 1970s, when he was a Wath-upon-Dearne Comprehensive pupil.
Liam Cameron prepared for best and worst of Ben Whittaker

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLiam Cameron admits he doesn't know what sort of performance to expect from Ben Whittaker on Sunday. When the pair met last time, the Sheffield light heavyweight appeared to be on top against a labouring Whittaker, until both fell out of the ring and the bout was called a draw.
Which punch-up will most weekend viewers go for?

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowWith two high-profile Sheffield boxers on separate shows this weekend, which event will attract the most eyes and sharpest scrutiny? Dalton Smith (17-0-0) aims to strengthen his case for a world title opportunity by beating Mathieu Germain at the Park Arena on Saturday, a bout shown live worldwide on DAZN.
Paul Chuckle: Rotherham star is always in-demand

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

You've got to hand it to Paul Chuckle – he's become the in-demand actor and performer who showbiz bosses keep asking for more. Recently, the Advertiser published details of the Rotherham star's new role as an assassin in a gangster movie. The 'Fall to the Top' director Peter Hirst complimented him as a true and versatile professional and said he'd love to work with him again. And that is exactly what has happened with the Channel 5 commissioning team this month.
Promoter Izzy Asif hoping to attract 10,000 fans for outdoor show

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSheffield promoter Izzy Asif is content that his investment in a May boxing show at a football stadium will pay dividends both inside the ring and out of it. All stadium events can be a risky business, financially speaking, but tickets are going well for the Terri Harper-led bill at Doncaster Rovers.
Eubank win looming, predicts local boxing experts

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSome 35 years after their legendary fathers waged war against each other, Chris Eubank Jr fights Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While neither of the boxers appear to have a particularly pleasant disposition, and their pre-fight antics have demonstrated some of the negatives around boxing, the scrap itself remains a huge talking point.
James Toseland to lead charity Egg Run's 25th anniversary

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Motorcycle legend James Toseland will don the leathers again on Sunday (April 20) when he leads the annual Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust charity Egg Run, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the city. There are few more people dedicated to the charity than the former Wales High School pupil who grew up in Kiveton Park. He has never failed to show up to a procession since 2003, despite his busy calendar.