Bob Westerdale

Sheffield

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

South Yorkshire boxer takes on Jeremy Kyle!

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

He's had 18 straight wins and is fresh from starring on a televised bill beamed live from a football ground. But unbeaten southpaw Joe Hayden couldn't help but be starstruck when he visited London this week. He went as a guest of his trainer and manager, Dave Allen, who had been invited to appear on a talkSPORT boxing podcast, featuring Simon Jordan.
How the people of Thurcroft are keeping mining memories alive

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

Who knows what a coal mine is? Not everyone in Thurcroft, apparently, despite the fact the village would not exist in its current form without the pit that closed down in 1991. The area had been mainly agricultural fields before the first shaft was sunk in the early 1900s. A community sprang up around it and has stayed loyal to the area long after mining ceased.
Sheffield boxing promoter extends his reach to Ireland

2 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

You wait ages for a boxing match at an outdoor sports venue - and suddenly they all arrive around the same time. Callum Simpson was the first to bring back South Yorkshire boxing to a football stadium. He beat Zac Chelli at Barnsley FC to brandish aloft the British and Super Middleweight belts. Saturday sees him back at Oakwell, against Ivan Zucco, aiming to add the vacant European strap to his collection.
Let's be Frank - Tommy was a true champion

3 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Tommy Frank may have overachieved in his boxing career - but he was in good company. His former promoter Dennis Hobson has likened the Sheffield flyweight to some of South Yorkshire's all-time greats, including world champions Clinton Woods and Jamie McDonnell. Tommy (15-4-1) announced his retirement at the age of 31 in The Star in March. He is currently thriving in his new career as a personal trainer and video stream commentator.
Boxer's strong mindset helped him after sister's tragic death

3 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Callum Simpson has spoken about how he has begun the journey of coming to terms with his sister's tragic death. And the popular South Yorkshire fighter says talking to others helped him - and could help others in the same awful situation. Lily-Rae sadly passed away after a quad bike accident on holiday in Zante. The 19-year-old lost her fight for life after 10 days in intensive care, her death being publicly announced by Callum in September.
Food, glorious food and life on the road with The Reytons

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

The Reytons are a refreshingly honest band of musicians who tell it how it is – but they may soon have to change their name to "The Weight Ons."While the crowds are eating up their hits, the group has been eating... well, chip butties and other fried delicacies. Rotherham's most popular trend-setters admit they are getting a tad overweight. And a recent video provided clues on why their belts are starting to feel tighter.
Rotherham's Top 15 Entertainers: A Legacy of Talent

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Rotherham has been the cradle of remarkable talent, producing entertainers who have left indelible marks on comedy, music, and television. Today, the Advertiser pays homage to the borough's most celebrated figures, blending historical icons with contemporary stars who have garnered significant acclaim and fan followings. Some of the people on our roll of honour are sadly no longer with us. But they leave behind many golden memories.
Fighting this man is like being battered by baseball bats

5 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Shakiel Thompson is still waiting to see if and when his proposed fight with Tyler Denny - a final eliminator for the British middleweight title - will go ahead. But he is using the downtime to hone his skills and fitness and is already close to the weight limit, according to Amer Khan, one of his sparring partners. Khan, a veteran at 44, is so impressed with his fellow Sheffielder that he believes he is ahead of some of the city's former greats, at the same time in their own professional careers.
Selling cherished possession lands James Toseland a windfall

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

Race ace James Toseland's bank balance has received a healthy boost – but it is at the cost of his most cherished possession. The two times world champion created headlines in the sport recently when he put the Honda CBR1000RR that won his last World Superbike title on the market. The former Kiveton Park and Dinnington resident's affection for the machine was obvious – it used to be stored pride of place in his living room.
Support Sheffield United til the end, says top golfer's wife

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

She's a relatively new member of the Sheffield United fans' army. But Katherine Fitzpatrick insists she is a Blade through-and-through and is a source of inspiration for Bramall Lane followers still down in the dumps after their team lost the Championship Playoff final against Sunderland at Wembley. Katherine is the wife of Unitedite Matt Fitzpatrick, the golfer who won the U.S. Open three years ago.