UK Boxing
by Johnny Walker The post-Xmas season can be a slow time for boxing news, but top heavyweight contender Tyson Fury of the UK has an aversion to boredom. Looking to enliven a rather dull week, Fury has taken to his …
Tyson Fury Cruises To UD Win Over Kevin Johnson - December 1st, 2012
by Johnny Walker and Philip H. Anselmo Showcasing the controlled side of his boxing personality last seen in his win over Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, rising Anglo-Irish heavyweight Tyson Fury cruised to a unanimous decision win over American Kevin “Kingpin” …
David Price Destroys Matt Skelton In Two; Tony Thompson Next - November 30th, 2012
by Johnny Walker Rising UK heavyweight David Price staked his claim tonight as one of the leading contenders to end the Klitschko era of supremacy by destroying the rugged veteran Matt Skelton at the Aintree Equestrian Centre in his hometown …
Weigh-In: Tyson Fury, 248, Kevin Johnson 240 - November 30th, 2012
Kevin Johnson and Tyson Fury weighed in today for their heavyweight title fight scheduled for Saturday night at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Johnson tipped the scales at 240 pounds (2 1/2 pounds lighter than when he fought …
Tyson Fury and David Price: The Heavyweight Future Is Now This Weekend - November 29th, 2012
by Johnny Walker THE BALLAD OF TYSON AND THE KINGPIN “All I need is five days to train for a dude like you … five days, and I’m going to show you that. I’ll show you that on Saturday. All …
Carl “The Cobra” Froch Destroys Yusaf Mack - November 17th, 2012
by Johnny Walker Super middleweight king Carl “The Cobra” Froch wasted no time in putting away overmatched American challenger Yusaf Mack tonight at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, retaining his IBF super middleweight world title in the process. …
David Haye Discusses Tyson Fury, David Price and the Klitschkos - October 21st, 2012
UK heavyweight contender discusses his British rivals and the Klitschko brothers.
Tyson Fury Gleefully Takes Bad Guy Role In Feud With David Price - October 15th, 2012
by Johnny Walker A battle of the giants. It is the kind of thing that captures the imagination of even part-time boxing fans. It also might also be the closest approximation we ever get to a fight between the heavyweight …
Tyson Fury Responds To David Price Challenge: “I’ll Do You Serious Harm, You Big Stiff!” - October 13th, 2012
UK heavyweight star Tyson Fury was sitting at ringside today for James DeGale’s win over Hadillah Mohoumadi when a reporter asked him for his reaction to his rival David Price’s blowout win over Audley “A-Force” Harrison. After the fight, Price’s …
David Haye Hands Back Luxembourg License; Wants BBBoC To Back Vitali Fight - September 18th, 2012
by Johnny Walker British heavyweight contender and former world champion David Haye has turned in the license granted to him by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation for his successful grudge fight against Dereck Chisora this past July in London. Haye had …
David Haye Speaks To Sky Sports On Fight With Vitali Klitschko - September 9th, 2012
David Haye tells Sky Sports that the WBC has cleared the way for him to fight Vitali
British Super Middleweight Jonjo Finnegan In Intensive Care Following Knockout Loss - July 28th, 2012
by Johnny Walker British super middleweight Jonjo Finnegan suffered a devastating knockout loss to Ryan Clark last night that left him hospitalized in intensive care. Finnegan was operated on to relieve bleeding in the brain. He is now on a …
Klitschko Camp Continues To Soften Stance On Future David Haye Bout - July 25th, 2012
by Johnny Walker It seems that UK heavyweight star David “Hayemaker” Haye’s impressive win over Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora a couple of weeks back in London has accomplished what Haye and his manager Adam Booth set out to do: put …
Is Tyson Fury Ready To Make Haye An Offer? - July 25th, 2012
by Johnny Walker It is, when you ponder it, a mouth-watering heavyweight matchup, almost as much for the pre-fight chatter as for the fight itself. Yes, Tyson Fury versus David Haye would pit the top British heavyweight veteran and one …
David Price Signs Up With BoxNation; Will Meet Audley Harrison In October - July 23rd, 2012
by Johnny Walker Rising UK heavyweight and current British and Commonwealth champion David Price has joined forces with promoter Frank Warren’s fledgling BoxNation TV to begin the next phase of his career. 2008 British Olympic bronze medalist Price will take …
David Haye vs Dereck Chisora — Full Fight - July 15th, 2012
David Haye takes on Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, Upton Park, London, England
An Impressive David Haye Knocks Out Dereck Chisora in Round Five; Vitali Klitschko Next? - July 14th, 2012
By Johnny Walker David “Hayemaker” Haye dominated his countryman Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora and stopped him today in an entertaining heavyweight fight at Upton Park in London, England. After all of the noise from certain quarters about the “morality” of …
Weigh In: David Haye 210, Dereck Chisora 247 - July 12th, 2012
By Johnny Walker UK heavyweight Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora will outweigh his countryman David “Hayemaker” Haye by a whopping 37 pounds when the two men step into the ring on Saturday night at Upton Park in London, England. The two …
David Haye vs Dereck Chisora Preview: Battle Of The Trainers An Interesting Sub-Plot - July 12th, 2012
By Johnny Walker The heavyweight fight that galled the Klitschko brothers, made the British Boxing Board of Control irrelevant, and made media moralists world-wide fly into fits of righteousness, is almost here. This Saturday, UK heavyweights David “Hayemaker” Haye (25-2-0, …
Tyson Fury vs Vinny Maddalone, Weigh-In - July 6th, 2012
Tyson Fury and Vinny Maddalone weigh in for their fight on July 7, 2012
Dereck Chisora and Trainer Don Charles Resolve Differences After Scuffle - June 29th, 2012
by Johnny Walker The first installment of the BoxNation documentary Haye/Chisora: Beyond The Ropes that aired this week in the UK was a fairly placid affair, following David Haye as he goes to Luxembourg to pick up his fight license …
Dereck Chisora Serenades David Haye: “There Ain’t Toe Stopping Us Now!” - June 12th, 2012
Dereck Chisora and David Haye trade insults Tuesday at a presser for their July 14 fight.
Power Shots: Dereck Chisora Scorns “Racists,” Tells Klitschkos To Butt Out of Haye Fight; BBBoC Backs Off Ban Threat - June 1st, 2012
Power Shots: News and Views on the Heavyweight Division by Johnny Walker Eccentric UK heavyweight contender Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (15-3-0, 9 KOs) has told fans of the English soccer team not to pay attention to reports of supposed dangerous, …
Frank Warren Statement On Chisora/ Haye & BBBoC - June 1st, 2012
FRANK WARREN STATEMENT The British Boxing Board of Control had an embarrassing climb down today – withdrawing its threat to automatically terminate all of its members’ licences if they participate in the Haye v Chisora fight. I still take the …
Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora Talks To Steve Bunce - May 31st, 2012
Dereck Chisora talks to Steve Bunce about his upcoming fight with David Haye.
Carl Froch and Lucian Bute: Final Press Conference - May 23rd, 2012
Final press conference for the Carl Froch vs Lucian Bute fight.
David Haye: “I will never turn down a fight with Vitali!” - May 22nd, 2012
By Johnny Walker Former WBA heavyweight champion David “Hayemaker” Haye and his manager Adam Booth have struck back hard against claims made yesterday by the Klitschko brothers and their manager Bernd Boente to the effect that the UK fighter ducked …
Dereck Chisora Licensed in Luxembourg as the Klitschko Brothers Howl - May 21st, 2012
By Johnny Walker Flamboyant UK Heavyweight Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora rubbed the noses of the protesting BBBoC (British Boxing Board of Control), WBC, BDB (German Boxing Board)–and who knows, maybe a few more other acronyms as well–in it Monday as …
David Haye Heaps Scorn Upon Dereck Chisora and “Idiot” Trainer; “Decapitates” Chisora in Video Game - May 20th, 2012
By Johnny Walker One thing you have say for the current crop of heavyweight boxers from the UK: they keep things interesting. From the motormouthed verbiage of Tyson Fury and David Haye, to the crazed antics of Dereck “Del Boy” …
David Price KOs Sam Sexton to Win British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles - May 19th, 2012
by Johnny Walker Hulking Liverpudlian David Price continued his rise in the heavyweight division today by knocking challenger Sam Sexton out cold in the fourth round at the Aintree Equestrian Centre, in Liverpool, England. With the win, Price picks up …
Hypocritical WBC Boss Sides With BBBoC, Condemns Haye vs Chisora Fight - May 18th, 2012
By Johnny Walker After receiving a serious blow to their authority today when the WBO and WBA decided to sanction Frank Warren’s July 14 grudge match between David Haye and Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, the British Boxing Board of Control …
Heavyweights David Price and Sam Sexton Weigh-In - May 18th, 2012
UK heavyweights David Price and Sam Sexton weigh in for their British and Commonwealth title bout in Liverpool, England.
David Haye Vs Derek Chisora Is Sanctioned By WBA and WBO - May 18th, 2012
By Johnny Walker In what seems like a stunning blow to the British Boxing Board of Control, Frank Warren, promoter of the upcoming grudge bout featuring feuding UK heavyweights David Haye and Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, has announced that both …
“This is David Haye” (Documentary) - April 17th, 2012
Documentary about David Haye
Pier Olivier Cote Returns May 26 in the UK - April 16th, 2012
By Hans Olson Fast rising Quebec star Pier Olivier Cote will return to action May 26 in Nottingham, England, putting his IBF Inter-Continental Jr. welterweight title on the line against Wolverhampton’s Mark “Lloydy” Lloyd. The bout will be a featured …
Bamma to Follow Tyson Fury on Channel 5 Sat Night - April 10th, 2012
BAMMA, Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is proud to announce that BAMMA: Kong vs. Ninja will be broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK on Saturday 14th April, at 23:30 GMT; and follows the boxing broadcast of Tyson Fury …
Irish Micky Ward And Dickie Eklund – The Real Fighters – Hit The U.K - March 15th, 2012
In March 2011 the Blockbuster Film “The Fighter”, which told the story of boxing legends “Irish” Micky Ward (played by Mark Wahlberg) and his brother Dickie Eklund (played by Christian Bale), burst on to the silver screen. The film, which …
Amir Khan Vs Lamont Peterson II full London press conference Video - March 14th, 2012
WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan came face to face in London for the first time since their incredible fight (Capital Showdon) in Washington DC in December 2012.With a rematch called “No Doubt” slated …
Official Statement From Derek Chisora - February 20th, 2012
DERECK CHISORA STATEMENT Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC World Heavyweight title challenge against Vitali Klitschko in Munich at the weekend has attracted, I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regretable scenes both before …
Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora: “It’s The End for Vitali Klitschko!” - February 13th, 2012
By Johnny Walker England’s Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora is oozing confidence as his title fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko this Saturday in Munich, Germany, rapidly approaches. Chisora (15-2-0, 9 KOs) is rated as a huge underdog against the …
Tyson Fury Vacates British and Commonwealth Titles, Nixing Fight with David Price - February 8th, 2012
By Johnny Walker British heavyweight rising star Tyson Fury has vacated the British and Commonwealth titles he won last year in a big victory over Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora. The move nixes a proposed clash of the giants matching the …
British Bantamweight Lee Haskins Aiming to Make Boxing History - January 31st, 2012
BRITISH BANTAMWEIGHT LEE HASKINS AIMING TO MAKE BOXING HISTORY AND WILLING TO FIGHT IN AMERICA OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD TO DO IT. LONDON, UK (January 31). British bantamweight Lee Haskins is aiming to make boxing history as he sets …
David Price Blows Away John McDermott in One Round - January 21st, 2012
By Johnny Walker Heavyweight giant David Price, 28, made his case as the future of British heavyweight boxing tonight as he destroyed scrappy challenger John McDermott, knocking him down three times en route to a first-round KO victory at the …
Dereck Chisora Blasts Embarrassing Haye - January 18th, 2012
CHISORA BLASTS EMBARRASSING HAYE Dereck Chisora has laughed off David Haye’s boast that he will be heavyweight champion again if he got the call to fight Vitali Klitschko. Londoner Chisora faces WBC king Klitschko on Saturday 18th February at the …
Vitali Klitschko and Chisora Face Off for BoxNation - January 16th, 2012
The heated discussion lead Chisora to claim that the Klitschko brothers are ruining heavyweight boxing and that he will knock the champion out in the eighth round. This in turn lead Klitschko to acknowledge that his trainer advised him not …
Warren Eyes Summer Smasher For Cleverly at Cardiff City - January 11th, 2012
WARREN EYES SUMMER SMASHER FOR CLEVERLY AT CARDIFF CITY Promoter Frank Warren has planned a big year for Welsh star Nathan Cleverly that could include a title defence at Cardiff City’s ground in the summer followed by a unification showdown …
Vitali Klitschko and Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora Yuk It Up at London Presser - January 9th, 2012
By Johnny Walker UK heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora took his nickname, “Del Boy,” from a character in the classic Britcom Only Fools and Horses, and today, the eccentric Brit showed up for his London press conference with WBC champion Vitali …
Amir Kahn & Richard Schaefer Media Call Highlights - December 22nd, 2011
AMIR KHAN & RICHARD SCHAEFER CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT Monica Sears Thank you, Christa. I’d like to thank everyone for taking time out of their morning, or afternoon, to join us for today’s call which has the CEO of Golden Boys …
Warren Brothers Looking to the Next Level for Williams v. Conquest Winner - December 20th, 2011
There will be added incentive for Queensberry Promotions’ two Cruiserweight champions, Leon Williams and Tony Conquest, when they go head to head in what is set to be an all-out war at York Hall on 13th January, with Francis and …
Nathen Cleverly & Ricky Burns Next Fights Confirmed for 2012 - December 13th, 2011
Promoter Frank has confirmed the dates in 2012 when World Champions Nathan Cleverly and Ricky Burns will return to action, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 456, Virgin Ch. 546). Welshman Cleverly, the WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion, makes a …
Is Ashley Theophane worth the hype? - December 12th, 2011
By Dominic Sauboorah Along with Amir Khan another up and coming light-welterweight fighter is beginning to prosper which has been proven after his convincing win over experienced domestic fighter Lenny Daws (22-2-2) for the British light-welterweight championship. Ashley Theophane (31-4-1) …
Khan crowned ‘King’ as he scoops British Boxer of the Year gong - November 21st, 2011
Unified WBA and IBF light-welterweight world champion Amir ‘King’ Khan has scooped the 2011 British Boxer of the Year gong at the annual awards ceremony held by the British Boxing Board of Control on Sunday. The event saw the Bolton …
Tyson Fury Retains Commonwealth Title over Neven Pajkic on Very Questionable Referee Stoppage - November 12th, 2011
By Johnny Walker IF Tyson Fury, as he claims, is the future of the heavyweight division, he didn’t quite look the part on Saturday night. Fury showed up looking soft and underprepared to defend his heavyweight Commonwealth crown in Manchester, …
Primetime guest commentator Amir Khan gives his take on Pacquiao-Marquez III - November 11th, 2011
World Welterweight Championship PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ III Saturday, November 12 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas LIVE on Primetime PPV ‘It could be one of those battles where one punch could change a fight…’ – Khan London, England (November 12, 2011) – …
Neven Pajkic 232, Tyson Fury 257, for Commonwealth Title Weight In Report - November 11th, 2011
By Johnny Walker Canadian heavyweight champion Neven Pajkic (16-0-0, 5 KOs) weighed in at a sturdy 232 pounds, over 10 pounds lighter than he was for his last fight, while British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (16-0-0, 11 KOs) …
David Price v John McDermott Final eliminator clash has been rescheduled 1/21 - November 10th, 2011
Third Time Lucky David Price v John McDermott Final eliminator clash has been rescheduled for January 21st at The Olympia Liverpool Promoter Frank Maloney is attempting for the third time to put these two heavyweight giants in the ring together. …
Lynes Beats Purdy To Become Two Time Champ, Rising Stars Ryder and Ochieng Shine - November 10th, 2011
Photos and Report by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former British, European and IBO World Champ champ Colin Lynes added the second Lonsdale belt to his collection, after comprehensively beating defending champ Lee Purdy in a storming war at York Hall, …
Amir Kahn To Defend His Title On Sky Sports - November 10th, 2011
Amir “King” Khan will fight on Sky for the first time since he defeated Marcos “Chino” Maidana in his Las Vegas debut in December last year in a clash that many in boxing called the “Fight of the Year.” Live …
Tyson Fury Interview, PT. 2: “This Is My Era – I’m The Next Heavyweight Superstar!” - November 7th, 2011
By Johnny Walker As British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury prepares for his next fight, with Canadian champion Neven Pajkic this Saturday in Manchester, UK, he is not what you would call lacking in confidence. Fury and Pajkic have …
Ricky Burns Wins WBO Interim Lightweight Title - November 5th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich Former WBO Super Featherweight champion Ricky Burns (33-2, 9 ko’s) made a positive debut at Lightweight and silenced all doubters by out boxing and out pointing a spent, predictable and ineffective Michael Katsidis (28-5, 23 ko’s) to …
Amir ‘King’ Khan confirmed as Primetime commentator for Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy - November 3rd, 2011
British boxing sensation and reigning WBA and IBF light-welterweight world champion Amir ‘King’ Khan will be ringside as a guest commentator for Primetime (Channel 480 on Sky) when his stablemate Manny Pacquiao faces off against the Mexican great Juan Manuel …
Will McDermott pay the “Price” - November 2nd, 2011
WILL MCDERMOTT PAY THE PRICE David Price has stated his showdown with Big Bad John McDermott as his hardest fight to date and knows there will be no room for mistakes if he is to go onto the next level. …
Fight Report: Choi Wins Prizefighter On Second Attempt And A New Star is Born. - October 30th, 2011
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green 40 year old ‘Mongolian Warrior’ Choi Tseveenpurev won the excellent Matchroom Sport promoted Prizefighter tournament on his second attempt, having failed last year in the Super …
Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez To Be Show Live On Primetime PPV (480 on Sky( - October 30th, 2011
World Welterweight Championship PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ III Saturday, November 12 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Pound-for-pound King Manny Pacquiao has vowed to make his Nov 12 clash with Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez an enthralling toe-to-toe scrap, when they clash live …
UK Gladiators Triple Feature Interview: Burns, Katsidis, & Warren - October 27th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich. It’s a fight neither man can afford to lose. This statement applies to all the main bouts which will take place at Wembley Arena on Saturday the 5th on Frank Warren promoted event Gladiators. At Heavyweight, former …
Interview with Derek Chisora: Forget Fury & Klitschko, I want Povetkin - October 26th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich. At the beginning of this year, Derek Chisora (14-1, 9 ko’s) was the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight champion and training to fight Wladimir Klitschko for the ultimate prize in sport. Being stood up twice by the Ukrainian …
Leon Williams Defeats Rob Norton, British Cruiserweight Title - October 22nd, 2011
By Daniel Cann It was not pretty to watch for most of its duration but the British cruiserweight title bout between defending champion Stourbridge’s 39 year old veteran Rob Norton (32-4-2, 19 KO’s) and 27 year old challenger Streatham’s Leon …
George & Francis’s Warren’s second show, Cruiserweight Division in Line for a Shake Up - October 19th, 2011
Following a sell-out first event at York Hall, Queensberry Promotions returns to the venue on the 21st October for the British Cruiserweight Championship showdown between Stourbridge’s Rob Norton and Streatham’s Leon Williams, which will be broadcast live on BoxNation (Sky …
“Scottish” Craig McEwan’s next bout against unbeaten American “Kid Chocolate” Quillin. - October 19th, 2011
MCEWAN ARRIVES EARLY IN MEXICO AND VOWS TO MAKE IT HOT FOR CHOCOLATE Scottish middleweight Craig McEwan flew into Mexico City from Edinburgh this morning two weeks ahead of his 5th of November HBO televised showdown in Cancun with Brooklyn’s …
Boxing Excitement hits Merseyside: Cleverly defeats Bellew, DeGale - October 15th, 2011
By Daniel Cann The Echo Arena in Liverpool was the scene of two highly exciting and absorbing contests as WBO world light heavyweight champion Cefn Fforest’s Nathan Cleverly defended his title against determined Liverpudlian and home fighter Tony Bellew. In …
Preview: Piotr Wilczewski v James DeGale, EBU Super middleweight title Fight - October 13th, 2011
By Daniel Cann Piotr Wilczewski v James DeGale EBU (European) Super middleweight title Echo Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK 15 October 2011 On the undercard to the WBO World Light heavyweight title fight between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew is this …
Big Fights Coming to Boxnation, Donaire/Narvaez added to line up - October 11th, 2011
THE BIG FIGHTS KEEP ON COMING TO BOXNATION! DONAIRE v NARVAEZ ADDED TO SUPER LINE UP The latest addition to an action-packed October is the potential thriller between WBO/WBC World Bantamweight Champion and Top-Five pound-for-pound fighter Nonito Donaire against two-time …
Preview: Nathan Cleverly Defends Title Against Tony Bellew - October 10th, 2011
By Daniel Cann Boxing action hits Merseyside this coming weekend with the winner guaranteed bragging rights as well as a highly lucrative potential future unification contest with the winner of Bernard Hopkins v Chad Dawson (taking place on the same …
Matthew Macklin wants To Fight Sergio Martinez for St. Patrick’s Day - October 10th, 2011
Matthew Macklin says he’s determined to be the man to end Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez’s reign as World Middleweight Champion but he’s refusing to resort to trash talking in a bid to get the Argentinian in the ring with him. Macklin, …
Tickets For The Troops, at The Royal Albert Hall - October 7th, 2011
Samantha Cameron to host Downing Street reception for UK and US Boxing Teams for Tickets For Troops event at The Royal Albert Hall Samantha Cameron, Patron of Tickets For Troops is opening the doors of Number 10 Downing Street today …
Hatton Promotions To Stage 2 Big Cards In Nov - October 7th, 2011
HATTON PROMOTIONS NOVEMBER ACTION HATTON PROMOTIONS will stage two top quality Championship cards in November. The blockbuster bills in Oldham and Newport will be screened live by British broadcasting’s undisputed home of boxing, Sky Sports. Manchester’s Commonwealth welterweight champion Denton …
Will Darren Barker ‘Dazzle’ Sergio Martinez Sat Night? - September 30th, 2011
By Daniel Cann For many fans and commentators on both sides of the Atlantic Sergio ‘Maravilla’ (‘Wonder’) Martinez is the best pound for pound boxer in the world today. Tired of the ongoing ‘will they? Won’t they? We no longer …
Francis and George Warren’s debut show Sold Out, Boxnation - September 30th, 2011
SOLD OUT SIGNS UP AT YORK HALL THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! – SEE WALSH v APPLEBY LIVE ONLY ON BOXNATION CH 456 Francis and George Warren’s debut show, under the Queensberry Promotions banner, this Friday night (30th September) at London’s famous …
Frank Warren’s Sons Francis and George Warren to Promote their first boxing event - September 28th, 2011
LIKE FATHER, UNLIKE SONS: FRANCIS AND GEORGE WARREN EXPLAIN HOW QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS WILL STAND ON ITS OWN. By Ezio Prapotnich Frank Warren is a tough act to follow for anybody in boxing promotions, but even more so if you share …
Box Nation TV Channel to Launch in UK 9/30 By Frank Warren - September 22nd, 2011
LAUNCH DATE OF FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER SKY PLATFORM CHANNEL 456 LONDON, September 22, 2011: Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren and Boxing Channel Media are delighted to announce the launch of BOXNATION – a new, groundbreaking and innovative sports TV …
Hard Knocks Ring Girl Competition Is On - September 21st, 2011
THE SPIRIT OF BOXING: HARD KNOCKS RING GIRL COMPETITION IS ON! Boxing is not an expensive brand of clothes you wear on the weekend and then keep in the closet the rest of the week, neither is a girl you …
8 Man Heavyweight Tournament Announced By Frank Maloney - September 13th, 2011
FRANK MALONEY and Fighters Inc are launching a dynamic new boxing tournament for novice heavyweights. The eight-man competition will begin later this year with the grand final being held at London’s ExCel on 2nd June 2012 at the prestigious Seni …
Police Called To The Cleverly – Bellew Press Conf - September 12th, 2011
POLICE CALLED TO CLEVERLY-BELLEW PRESSER! Police were called out to today’s heated head-to-head press conference between WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly and challenger Tony Bellew in Cardiff. Cleverly and Bellew meet in a big “Battle of Britain” at the …
Maloney Warns Booth: Beat Quigg or Quit - September 6th, 2011
JASON BOOTH has been told by his own promoter that he will be in the last chance saloon when he meets Scott Quigg next month. The Nottingham throwback defends his British super-bantamweight title against the unbeaten youngster in the Premier …
Cleverly Bellew Tickets On Sale, Walsh and Appleby Target Burns - September 5th, 2011
CLEVERLY-BELLEW BIG FIGHT TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Tickets are now on sale for Nathan Cleverly’s blockbuster showdown against Tony Bellew on Saturday 15th October at the Liverpool Echo Arena. Cleverly defends his WBO World Light-Heavyweight for the second time against …
Tyson Furys World Class Gamble, Faces Nicolai Firtha in Belfast - September 5th, 2011
TYSON’S WORLD CLASS GAMBLE King’s Hall, Belfast, 17th September London (5, Sept 2011) Tyson Fury says he will battle with North American champion Nicolai Firtha at Belfast’s King’s Hall on September 17 because he wants to give the Irish fans …
An Evening With Joe Calzaghe Saturday October 8th - September 5th, 2011
Former Super Featherweight World Champion turned promoter Carl Greaves presents the opportunity for boxing fans to spend an evening with one of the greatest British boxers of all time – undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Joe Calzaghe – at the …
Premier Sports Ink Six Fight TV Deal With Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions - September 5th, 2011
Premier Sports have signed a broadcast deal with Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes’ Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions for six events, starting with their October 7th York Hall Super Show ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ which will be headlined by Mongolia’s two …
Military Cup: UK Armed Forces Take On US Armed Forces at Royal Albert Hall - August 31st, 2011
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL CUP Sponsored by Holt’s Military Banking BOXING is set to make a long awaited return to the world-famous Royal Albert Hall with a grudge contest between the UK Armed Forces and the US Armed Forces in …
Sky Sports To Air Highlights From TRAD TKO Boxers Charity Football Tourney This Thursday. - August 31st, 2011
The second annual TRAD TKO Boxing Gym Boxers and Celebrity Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, which took place at Concord Rangers FC in Canvey Island on Sunday 14th August, proved to be a massive success, …
Bitter Rivals Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew Clash in Liverpool 10/15 - August 30th, 2011
Frank Warren today officially announced the long awaited showdown between WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly and challenger Tony Bellew for Saturday 15th October at the Liverpool Echo Arena. It has the potential to be the most explosive fight of …
Stephen Smith Headlines Liverpool Olympia With Title Defense - August 23rd, 2011
Featherweight hot-shot Stephen Smith will headline the Liverpool Olympia on Saturday 17th September in his first fight of the new boxing season. Smith, one of Britain’s fast rising stars, makes the first defence of the British title and will also …
Cox Challenges For First Pro Title on DebRA Fight Night - August 23rd, 2011
Swindon star Jamie Cox headlines Frank’s Warren’s first show of the new season on the promoter’s annual DebRA charity show on Friday 9th September at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London. This will be Warren’s sixth Fight Night in support …
UK Press Conference Quotes/Photos: Andre Ward vs Carl Froch - August 22nd, 2011
World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward and World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch kicked off a three-city international press tour today in the United Kingdom to formally announce The Final of the Super Six …
HBO Boxing: Mayweather – British Media Workout Day (HBO) - August 19th, 2011
Floyd Mayweather hosts a special open media workout in Las Vegas for the British press and fans in advance of his showdown with Victor Ortiz. 24/7 Mayweather/Ortiz premieres Sat., Aug., 27 only on HBO. It all leads up to their …
Mayweather vs. Ortiz To Be Shown Live On Primetime Pay-Per-View - August 15th, 2011
LONDON, August 15 – Already the pound-for-pound and pay-per-view King in the United States, with an excess of seven million pay-per-view buys and total revenues approaching half a billion dollars, Floyd “Money” Mayweather has been untouchable through 41 professional fights, …
Andrei Abramenka is Out for Revenge Againt Matthew Hatton - August 9th, 2011
ANDREI ABRAMENKA has vowed to get even with Matthew Hatton when they clash on Friday August 19. The Belarussian challenges ‘Magic’ Matthew for the vacant IBF intercontinental welterweight title at Blackpool’s Tower Circus. Back in March 2006 Hatton gave one …
Matthew Hatton Ready To Rock Blackpool - July 27th, 2011
HATTON READY TO ROCK BLACKPOOL MATTHEW HATTON will start his campaign towards another world title assault in Blackpool next month when he faces unbeaten Andre Abramenka. The former European welterweight champion will be in action at the world famous Tower …
The Stars Come Out For Tyson Fury - July 27th, 2011
STARS COME OUT FOR TYSON SPORTS NEW SENSATION London (27th July) TYSON Fury’s career is taking off inside and outside the ring in a big way on the back of his sensational British and Commonwealth heavyweight title success last weekend. …
King Khan! Amir Khan Crushes Judah in 5 - July 24th, 2011
by Daniel Cann Amir Khan served notice to everyone in boxing at 140 or 147 pounds that he is a force to be reckoned with as he comprehensibly and emphatically defeated 33 year old New Yorker Zab Judah to add …
Live Report: Tyson Fury Is The New British and Commonwealth Champion - July 23rd, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich As it turns out, size does matter but it’s not just size alone that enabled Tyson Fury (15-0, 10 ko’s) to strip Derek Chisora (14-1, 9 ko’s) of his British and Commonwealth Heavyweight belts. From the start, …
Toughest Test Yet for ‘King” Khan Against Zab Judah - July 22nd, 2011
By Daniel Cann In what could be pound for pound the ‘Fight of the Year’ Britain’s Amir ‘King’ Khan the WBA world light-welterweight champion faces the IBF counterpart, USA’s ‘Super’ Zab Judah at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las …
Tyson Fury v Dereck Chisora: Mouthwatering and Exciting - July 22nd, 2011
By Daniel Cann This Saturday sees a rare thing: a mouthwatering and exciting British heavyweight clash. Wilmslow’s Tyson Fury challenges British and Commonwealth champion Dereck ‘Del Boy’ Chisora at Wembley Arena, London. For the winner there will be domestic bragging …
Results: Mersey Wars, Mitchell Defeats Murray in Liverpool - July 17th, 2011
By Daniel Cann Well the four eagerly anticipated contests that took place on Saturday at the Echo Arena proved to be a mixed mag. The fights ranged from the mundane, to the dramatic and to the unexpectedly bizarre. Credit must …
Strong Support: Tony Bellew v Ovill McKenzie, Gavin v Wooshouse - July 15th, 2011
By Daniel Cann Strong Support: Tony Bellew v Ovill McKenzie British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight titles And Frankie Gavin v Curtis Woodhouse WBO Intercontinental Welterweight title Echo Arena, Liverpool 16 July 2011 On an already cracking bill this Saturday at …
Preview: Ricky Burns v Nicky Cook - July 14th, 2011
WBO World Super featherweight title Echo Arena, Liverpool 16 July 2011 This Saturday’s headline fight on the excellent Sports Network promotion at the Echo Arena, Liverpool sees Coatbridge’s WBO world super featherweight champion Ricky Burns defend against former champion Dagenham’s …
‘Phat’ Pat McAleese Ready To Take Ryan Toms Title on 23rd July - July 14th, 2011
With just over a week to go before the biggest fight of career to date Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese has more or less completed his preparations with a full on ten round sparring session at the TRAD TKO …
Preview: Kevin Mitchell v John Murray WBO Intercontinental Lightweight title - July 14th, 2011
By Daniel Cann This Saturday sees an exceptional fight bill at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. The headline bout is the intriguing world title contest between Ricky Burns and Nicky Cook, but the chief support between Dagenham’s Kevin Mitchell and Manchester’s John …
Toks Owoh Wants Leon Williams - July 14th, 2011
Toks ‘Viper’ Owoh (11-5-0) has today branded Leon ‘Solid’ Williams (7-3-0) a ‘coward’ and has publicly called him out to fight for the Southern Area Cruiserweight Title that he holds. Toks explained that many approaches have been made to Williams …
iBoxer: Video analysis system for boxers packs a punch - July 14th, 2011
A hi-tech video capture system that is helping Britain’s hopes for boxing glory in 2012 has won a major award for its work with GB Boxing athletes. The iBoxer system, developed by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Sports …
Interview with Derek Chisora’s Trainer Don Charles - July 13th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich A fighter’s performance is not unlike acting. Talent and dedication rarely stand up on their own, if not supported by a solid game plan and firm instructions. From the corner, the trainer has a 360 degree view …
“The Champion Effect” – Faisal Mohammed opens personal training gym in Notting Hill - July 11th, 2011
Craig David: “Best training I’ve ever had” London, July 2011 – Renowned boxing and fitness coach Faisal Mohammed has opened a boutique personal training gym in Notting Hill, London. The former World Kickboxing Champion and unbeaten pro boxer offers a …
John Murray and Kevin Mitchell Target Rios - July 11th, 2011
John Murray and Kevin Mitchell are both eyeing a fight with Brandon Rios after the classy WBA World lightweight champion scored a third round KO at the weekend. Promoter Frank Warren has already opened talks with Rios’ promoter Bob Arum …
Franklin Varela Packs a Fruit Punch, Live Fights on Hatton TV - July 11th, 2011
FRANKLIN VARELA is promising to land a peach of a shot and shatter Scott Quigg’s world title dreams next week. Quigg, 22, faces the Venezuelan in a WBA world super-bantamweight title eliminator at Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday July …
Henry Coyle comes home for Royal Rumble in Castlebar - July 11th, 2011
County Mayo’s Henry “The Western Warrior” Coyle returns home next month when he challenges for the WBF Light Middleweight title against Italy’s Elio Cotena at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday, August 12th. The Chicago based Geesala native will headline …
Graham Earl To Showcase Local Fighters On His 31st July ‘Renaissance’ Show - July 11th, 2011
With the rematch of his classic 2007 ‘Fight of the Year’ encounter with Michael Katsidis firmly on hold for the foreseeable future, Graham Earl is keeping busy by presenting his third event of the year, ‘Renaissance’, which will take place …
Forget David Haye: Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora Ready to Battle for UK Heavyweight Supremacy - July 8th, 2011
By Johnny Walker As David Haye nurses his infamous sore toe and begs for a rematch that may not come with Wladimir Klitschko, the United Kingdom is looking on the horizon for its next heavyweight hopeful, for a man who …
Ricky Hatton Announces Retirement - July 7th, 2011
RICKY HATTON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT RICKY HATTON has announced his retirement from professional boxing following a glorious career which saw him win world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight. ‘The Hitman’ will now concentrate on continuing to build Hatton Promotions that has …
Joe Cole Says It Will Be A Crackling Fight, Murray/Mitchell - July 7th, 2011
COLE SAYS IT WILL BE A CRACKING FIGHT BETWEEN MURRAY AND MITCHELL Liverpool star Joe Cole is predicting a “cracking fight” between his mate Kevin Mitchell and John Murray at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 16th July, live on …
Ashley Theophane in co-feature on Chisora-Fury card - July 7th, 2011
‘The Big Brawl’ live from Wembley Arena, Saturday 23rd July London (July 7, 2011) – Trans-Atlantic boxer Ashley “Treasure” Theophane defends his British light welterweight title July 23 in the 12-round co-feature against Welsh championJason “The Power” Cook on “The …
Pat McAleese Ready For Shot At Title on July 23rd - July 6th, 2011
Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese (12-1-1) gets his first shot at a domestic title, when he challenges Southern Area Champion Ryan Toms for his title, at Wembley Arena on Saturday 23rd July. The McAleese-Toms battle will be the main …
James DeGale Gets European Title Fight - July 6th, 2011
Former British Super-Middleweight Champion James DeGale will challenge for the European title in September against the champion Piotr Wilczewski from Poland. The Londoner is raring to get back into the ring following his contentious points loss to George Groves in …
Jaimie McDonnell vs Stuey Hall Confirmed - July 6th, 2011
BRITISH boxing’s biggest bantamweight fight for years will take place at Doncaster Dome on Saturday 3rd September. That is when Jamie McDonnell and Stuey Hall will meet in a sensational triple title battler that promises to a ‘Fight of the …
Chisora believes Fury nothing more than dreaming pretender - July 5th, 2011
‘The Big Brawl’ PPV Live in U.S. July 23 from London HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 5, 2011) – British and Commonwealth heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) believes undefeated challenger Tyson Fury (14-0, 10 KOs) is nothing more …
Interview w/ Frank Warren: “Life Is Like Boxing, Brush The Dirt off And Fight On” - July 5th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich Some people like him, some people don’t, but, if you are involved at any level in professional boxing in the UK, fact is that soon or later you will have to acknowledge his presence. Whether they like …
Darren Barker Delivers Big Fight Boost For Purdy - July 5th, 2011
BARKER DELIVERS BIG FIGHT BOOST FOR PURDY LEE PURDY believes he cannot go wrong in his British welterweight title defence against Craig Watson. The Colchester man believes training alongside European middleweight champion Darren Barker has fired him up to beat …
Nathen Cleverly is Sparring With Ovill McKenzie - July 5th, 2011
Ovill McKenzie has been sparring with Tony Bellew’s big rival WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly ahead of his rematch with the Scouser. Derby puncher McKenzie and Bellew, the Commonwealth Light-Heavyweight Champion, face each other again at the Liverpool Echo …
Rocky Fielding Looking Foward To Homecoming - July 5th, 2011
Rocky Fielding says he can’t wait to fight in front of his home fans at the Liverpool Echo Arena. The 23-year-old Prizefighter winner will have his first outing for new promoter Frank Warren on July 16. And he features on …
Denton Vassell’s Yoga Training Secret - July 4th, 2011
VASSELL YOGA SECRET DENTON VASSELL is one of Britain’s most feared fighters but reckons he gets power from doing YOGA. Manchester’s Commonwealth welterweight champion dubbed ‘Mini Mike Tyson’ by his promoter, Ricky Hatton has been converted to yoga by his …
Toney Bellew Heads to Tenerife - July 4th, 2011
BELLEW HEADS TO TENERIFE Tony Bellew has got away from it all with some sun, sea…and sparring. The Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion has jetted to Tenerife ahead of his big rematch with Ovill McKenzie on July 16. The pair meet at …
John Murray vs Kevin Mitchell Now In Liverpool - July 4th, 2011
Kevin Mitchell’s showdown with John Murray has been moved to Saturday 16th July at the Liverpool Echo Arena after the Londoner came down with a viral infection. The highly anticipated fight now features on a blockbuster bill headlined by Ricky …
David Haye to reveal new England Away football shirt in Germany - July 1st, 2011
Manchester, England (1 July 2011) English WBA Boxing Champion David Haye will walk out at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg tomorrow night wearing the new England Away football shirt. Haye will be the first person to wear the smart navy …
Kevin Mitchell: I’ll Rip Murray Apart! - June 30th, 2011
MITCHELL: I’LL RIP MURRAY APART! Kevin Mitchell has vowed to rip John Murray apart when they meet on July 9 at London’s ExCeL Arena. With just over a week to go before the fight, Mitchell has upped the war of …
Mexican Juant Sets Up Gary Buckland Title Tilt - June 30th, 2011
MEXICAN JAUNT SETS UP BUCKLAND TITLE TILT GARY BUCKLAND believes his victory on the Saul Alvarez-Ryan Rhodes undercard is the boost he needed to defeat British super-featherweight champion Gary Sykes, again. The Hatton Promotions hopeful outpointed local Jose Roberto Gonzalez …
Scott Quigg lands World Title Eliminator - June 27th, 2011
SCOTT QUIGG’S showdown against Franklin Varela next month will be a WBA world title eliminator. The 22-year-old will also risk WBA intercontinental super-bantamweight title against the Venezuelan in his hometown at Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday July 23. But …
Martin Murray Wins British Middleweight Title - June 19th, 2011
MARTIN MURRAY achieved his lifelong ambition to win the British middleweight title on Saturday night and roared: “Bring on the best”. The St Helens captured the vacant crown when brave challenger Nick Blackwell was pulled by his corner out after …
Summer Smash Results: Choi Tseveenpurev Beats Jackson Asiku In Small Hall Thriller - June 18th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich You might find this surprising but, sometime, when there are notitles, media and related politics involved, people fight for real. It is a shame that true classics like the 10 rounds battle between London adopted Mongolian warrior …
Rhodes vs Alvarez: Mission Impossible for Rhodes? - June 17th, 2011
By Daniel Cann Sheffield’s Southpaw star Ryan Rhodes gets perhaps his final chance at world glory at the age of 34 when he challenges red haired Mexican sensation the 20 year old Saul Alvarez for the latter’s WBC light middleweight …
Martin Murray: Blackwell Jibes Fire Me Up - June 17th, 2011
MURRAY: BLACKWELL JIBES FIRE ME UP MARTIN MURRAY says friends telling him he’s in a no-win situation when he boxes Nick Blackwell is all the motivation needed The big St Helens ticket seller challenges Blackwell for the vacant British middleweight …
Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury - June 16th, 2011
Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury Live on PPV in U.S. July 23 from London HOBOKEN, N.J. (June 16, 2011) – Undefeated challenger Tyson Fury believes his July 23 showdown in “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View event …
Nick Blackwell Looks To Beat Murray - June 16th, 2011
Nick Blackwell’s secret weapon in his big fight on Saturday night could be his boyish looks. Blackwell will start the underdog to land the British, Commonwealth and WBA Intercontinental middleweight belts when he faces Martin Murray at Wigan’s Robin Park …
Nick Blackwell Nerves Will Make It Hell for Murray - June 15th, 2011
BLACKWELL NERVES WILL MAKE IT HELL FOR MURRAY NICK BLACKWELL admits being a nervous wreck will help end Martin Murray’s world title aspirations this weekend. The 20-year-old with just eight professional fights behind him challenges the St Helens man for …
Catchpole Predicts Sweet Revenge Against Spence On Saturday - June 15th, 2011
This coming weekend Dagenham’s Joe Catchpole will be looking for retribution against Scunthorpe’s Steve Spence, the man who put the only blemish on his otherwise perfect record when they last met. The rematch, between Catchpole and Spence, will take place …
World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday - June 14th, 2011
This weekend the Capital’s boxing fans will be treated to a mouth watering battle for supremacy between a current and former World Champion. The international contest, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, pits Mongolia’s two time World Featherweight Champion Choi …
Martin Murray Tells Barket Prove You are The Best in Britain - June 14th, 2011
MARTIN MURRAY has told arch domestic rival Darren Barker to prove himself as the best in Britain before taking on the world’s best. Barker’s promoter Eddie Hearn is in talks for Barker to face WBC middleweight title holder Sergio Martinez …
Darren Hamilton – I’ll Stop Ryan In Seven - June 13th, 2011
Newly crowned Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton is back in action this coming weekend, at the Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 18th June 2011. Hamilton, …
Genius Joe Murray Up For First Title Test - June 13th, 2011
JOE MURRAY will be boxing clever when he challenges for his first professional title. The 2008 Olympian meets George Gachechiladze for the vacant IBF featherweight youth title at Wigan’s Robin Park Arena on Saturday (18th June). ‘Genius’ Joe has quietly …
Scott Quigg Faces Venezuelan Test In Bury Farwell - June 10th, 2011
SCOTT QUIGG will risk his unbeaten record against Franklin Varela in Bury next month. The 22-year-old will make the second defence of his WBA intercontinental super-bantamweight title against the Venezuelan at Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday July 23. Quigg’s popularity …
Interview with Spencer Fearon – Summer Smash - June 9th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich It’s Hard Knocks time again at York Hall on Saturday the 18th of June. The venue is the same but, somehow, everything is bigger. Spencer Fearon tell us why… Boxinginsider.com: Before we get into the next show, …
Interview with Joe Catchpole: Revenge - June 8th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich 19 years old southpaw Light Middleweight Joe Catchpole is the youngest member of Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knocks stable. After a year as a pro, his record stands at 3-0-1, the draw coming from his last bout against …
English Title Shot Beckons For Ochieng After Convincing Win Over Cameron - June 8th, 2011
Stoke Newington’s sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng returned to training, at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, this week after taking a short rest following his magnificent points win over the highly rated, and previously unbeaten, …
Prizefighter Welterweight 2 Results: El Maachi’s Moment of Truth - June 7th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich For years London based Moroccan fighter Yassine El Maachi (17-4, 5 ko’s) has been calling out the biggest names of the UK domestic scene and asking for a chance to prove himself but has always been dismissed. …
David Price and Tom Dallas meet Sat night, British heavyweight title eliminator - June 7th, 2011
UNBEATEN HOPEFULS PRICE-DALLAS CLASH SATURDAY BRITISH boxing’s top two heavyweight prospects David Price and Tom Dallas will meet in a British heavyweight title eliminator at Liverpool Olympia on Saturday night (June 11). Chatham’s Dallas (15-0) has stepped in at four …
World Champs Choi And Asiku To Headline Summer Smash Event On June 18th - June 7th, 2011
Spencer Fearon announces that the next Hard Knocks Boxing event, ‘Summer Smash’, will take place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 18th June 2011. Following on from the massive success of the ‘Shamrock Showdown’ event in March, …
Martin Murray Not Dissmissing Underdog Nick Blackwell - June 7th, 2011
MURRAY’S NOT DISMISSING UNDERDOG NICK MARTIN MURRAY will not be taking underdog Nick Blackwell lightly in next week’s vacant British middleweight title clash. Murray, ranked number 4 by the WBA starts a big favourite when he meets Blackwell at Wigan’s …
David Price Training With David Haye for Klitschko fight - June 6th, 2011
DAVID PRICE has been employed last week as a Wladimir Klitschko clone by WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. The 6ft 8in Olympic bronze medallist sparred with the Haye on Monday and Wednesday night in behind closed doors training sessions. Haye …
Fight Report: Search & Destroy, York Hall June 4th - June 6th, 2011
by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Saturday’s Search & Destroy was set to be an historic occasion right from the off, as the event was being promoted by the youngest professional boxing promoter ever, twenty year old Olivia Goodwin. Considering her …
Eight Stone Paul Edwards Making a Heavyweight Noise - June 3rd, 2011
EIGHT STONE PAUL’S MAKING A HEAVYWEIGHT NOISE LITTLE big man Paul Edwards is out to steal the thunder from his 18 stone mate David Price next week. The pair share top-billing their hometown at Liverpool Olympia on Saturday June 11 …
Nigel Wright vs Karl Place in The Works - June 3rd, 2011
THROWBACK fighter Nigel Wright could make the next defence of his English light-welterweight championship against unbeaten Manchester hopeful Karl Place. Promoter Frank Maloney believes the winner would also become mandatory challenger for Ashley Theophane’s British crown. Co-Durham’s Wright (24-6-1) made …
Colin Lynes Draws Gym Mate Bobby Gladman For Prizefighter Quarter Final. - June 2nd, 2011
An unexpected twist at the Prizefighter – Welterweights II draw sees TKO Boxing Gym mates Colin Lynes and Bobby Gladman meeting in the quarter final of the Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter – Welterweights II, that takes place at York Hall …
Graham Earl – We’re finally there, Earl-Katsidis II Agreed. - June 2nd, 2011
Earlier today Michael Katsidis and his manager Brendon Smith issued a statement saying that an agreement had been reached with Graham Earl and that the long awaited rematch of their epic 2007 encounter will take place in Queensland, Australia later …
The Fans Demand Jamie McDonnell vs Stuey Hall - June 2nd, 2011
THE FANS DEMANDS MCDONNELL v HALL FRANK MALONEY says he is under pressure from the fans to make a triple bantamweight title fight between Jamie McDonnell and Stuey Hall. The promoter wants to stage the big battle in September and …
Martin Murrays Lonsdale Dream May Be Shattered - June 2nd, 2011
MARTIN MURRAY fears his hopes of winning a Lonsdale Belt outright will be crushed because of his desire to meet the world’s top middleweights. The St Helens boxer bids to become British champion when he meets Nick Blackwell for the …
Tyson Fury Interview, English Heavyweight Champion (iFilm) - June 1st, 2011
iFilm London Productions presents an exclusive interview with the English Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury. iFilm London’s Kugan Cassius caught up with Tyson at ‘The Big Brawl’ press conference at Wembley Arena, ahead of his British & Commomwealth title clash with …
Andy Murray ready to Rock Rees on Sky 1 - June 1st, 2011
He has been christened “The Quiet Man” of Irish boxing but unbeaten Cavan man Andy Murray is determined to make plenty of noise in Cardiff this Saturday night by lifting the European Lightweight title when he takes on former World …
Nick Blackwell Out To More Then Survive - June 1st, 2011
Nick ‘Bang Bang’ Blackwell is ready for the toughest night of his life in Wigan later this month – and plans another to celebrate winning the British middleweight championship. Blackwell and St Helens powerhouse Martin Murray collide for the vacant …
Amateur Star William Cayzer To Pro-Debut On June 4th - June 1st, 2011
This Saturday William Cayzer’s childhood dream will come true, as the eighteen year old from Eltham in South London is set to make his professional debut at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall …
Graham Earl: Official Statement on Michael Katsidis Rematch - May 27th, 2011
Earlier today the internet was buzzing with the news that Earl-Katsidis II is possibly on the cards. The news broke after Michael Katsidis posted on his official website a statement regarding an e.mail to Michael’s manager Brendon Smith from Graham …
Hatton Promotions Planning 3 Major Summer Shows - May 26th, 2011
HATTON PROMOTIONS are planning non-stop boxing this summer with THREE major shows, proving they are Britain’s busiest promoters. The first dazzling show takes place in front of the Sky TV cameras at Wigan’s Robin Park Arena on Saturday June 18 …
Michael Promises ‘Devine’ Retribution For Dan Carr On June 4th - May 25th, 2011
Luton Lightweight Michael ‘Chunky’ Devine will be back in action, against Trowbridge’s ‘Dirty’ Dan Carr, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in London on Saturday 4th June 2011 Devine-Carr will feature on …
Frank Maloney Keen To Make Hall – McDonnelll - May 24th, 2011
MALONEY KEEN TO MAKE HALL-MCDONNELL FRANK MALONEY believes European bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell is on a collision course with British king Stuey Hall later this year. McDonnell (16-2-1) has more pressing things on his mind like Saturday’s Commonwealth title defence …
Yassine El Maachi – Watch Me, I’m Going To Be So Good In Prizefighter - May 24th, 2011
For the past year or so International Masters Light Middleweight Champion Yassine El Maachi has stated his dream is to compete in the top rated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series. El Maachi, and his promoter Steve Goodwin, believe the tournament …
Craig Watson Lands Purdy Rematch - May 24th, 2011
CRAIG WATSON has landed an immediate British welterweight title rematch against Lee Purdy. And he will have hometown advantage at Oldham Sports Centre for his return against the Essex man on Saturday July 16. Purdy caused one of the biggest …
Tyson Fury Vs Dereck Chisora Confirmed - May 24th, 2011
FURY vs. CHISORA CONFIRMED The Brawl to Settle it ALL! Wembley Arena, Saturday July 23rd. London (23rd May 2011): Hennessy Sports is delighted to announce that Wembley Arena will be the hosts for the eagerly awaited domestic super fight between …
Henry Cooper Was Legitimate Legend Of British Ring - May 23rd, 2011
By Charles Jay Henry Cooper, who died last week just shy of his 77th birthday, was a hell of a credible heavyweight from the United Kingdom who really captured the imagination of the British public, to the point where he …
Anthony Crolla Back In The Swing - May 23rd, 2011
ANTHONY CROLLA will continue his climb up world lightweight rankings next month. British champion Crolla will challenge for the vacant WBA intercontinental crown on Hatton Promotions bill at Wigan’s Robin Arena on Saturday June 18. The popular Mancunian will box …
Tony Jeffries Up For Groves Challenge - May 23rd, 2011
JEFFRIES UP FOR GROVES CHALLENGE TONY JEFFRIES has thrown down a challenge to new British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion George Groves. The Olympic bronze medallist’s promoter Frank Maloney now plans to contact Groves’ manager and trainer Adam Booth in a …
Polish Amateur Marcin Marczak To Pro Debut In London On June 4th - May 23rd, 2011
Exciting Finchley based Polish Lightweight Marcin Marczak is set to professionally debut, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headed event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, on Saturday, 4th June 2011, against Earl’s Court …
Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th - May 18th, 2011
On Sunday evening Carshalton Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor scored his first professional win, over Luton’s Duane Grimes, which sets him up nicely for his upcoming showdown with former WBF Intercontinental Welterweight title challenger James Todd, at Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events …
Murray Out To Become 3 Time Champion - May 16th, 2011
MARTIN MURRAY hopes to wrap a third major title belt around his waist after his showdown against Nick Blackwell was sanctioned for the vacant British middleweight title. The unbeaten St Helens boxer will also be putting his Commonwealth championship on …
Andy Murray and Gavin Rees to serve up a summer sizzler - May 12th, 2011
Unbeaten Cavan man Andy Murray and former World Champ, Gavin Rees look set to serve up a summer sizzler when they clash for the vacant European Lightweight title in Cardiff on Saturday, June 4th. The two men meet on a …
Sam Webb is Closing In On An Amazing Dream - May 12th, 2011
SAM WEBB is close to achieving goals beyond his wildest dream when he started boxing for a living. The Chislehurst man (17-1) defends his British light-middleweight title against Manchester’s Prince Arron (20-3-1) at Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham on Friday …
Brian The Lion Rose, Is Out To Win British light-middleweight crown - May 11th, 2011
THE LION IS THE DADDY OF THEM ALL BRIAN ‘THE LION’ ROSE is out to win the British light-middleweight crown for new born son, Oscar. The Blackpool brawler’s partner Danielle Wilson gave birth to their first child at two minutes …
Prospect Boxing: Chris “Stainless” Learning Lessons - May 11th, 2011
Undefeated Scottish welterweight Chris Steel revealed today that he is learning important lessons since turning pro. Since joining the paid ranks Steel has notched up two victories ,and is enjoying the adjustment to the paid ranks “Well my first two …
20 Year Old Olivia Goodwin To Promote Huge London Event On June 4th - May 10th, 2011
Olivia Goodwin has made the historic announcement that her first professional boxing event, SEARCH AND DESTROY, is set to take place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011. What makes this such an historic moment …
Redemption For Cadman, Williams KOs Couzens, Grant Sensational And Moyo Saves The Day. - May 8th, 2011
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Saturday night, whilst most British boxing fans were either watching Prizefighter on Sky or waiting for the Pacquiao-Mosley super bout from Las Vegas, the thousand or so fans that made their way to the …
Perez Dominates International Prizefighter Heavyweight Tournament - May 7th, 2011
by Ezio Prapotnich The charme of Heavyweight boxing lies in the knock-outs. From that point of view, in spite of the withdrawal of the “big” names on the bill, this international edition of Prizefighter was good value for money. A …
Paul Edwards and David Price share top billing at Liverpool 6/11 - May 5th, 2011
LITTLE AND LARGE HEAD LIVERPOOL CARD PINT sized puncher Paul Edwards and 6ft 8in David Price share top billing at Liverpool Olympia on Saturday June 11. Price (10-0), the world’s top heavyweight prospect faces experienced Londoner John McDermott (26-7) in …
Ricky Hatton and John Hartson Join Forces To Fight Cancer - May 4th, 2011
HARTSON AND HATTON JOIN FORCES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER He’s fought the very best during his glittering boxing career, and now Ricky Hatton is teaming up with former football star John Hartson to help take on the biggest fight …
Sam Webb Snubs Euro Title For Lonsdale Belt - May 3rd, 2011
SAM WEBB turned down a chance to gate crash the world rankings because of his lifelong ambition to win a Lonsdale belt outright. The British light-middleweight champion needs two more notches to win his treasured belt for keeps. Webb (17-1) …
Graham Earl Signs Michael Grant – Fights Youssef Al Hamidi On May 7th - May 3rd, 2011
Former World Champion turned promoter Graham Earl has signed one time English title challenger Michael Grant to his rapidly growing stable of thoroughbred boxing prospects. Grant is set to make his maiden outing under the Graham Earl Promotions banner this …
John McCallum trains in Tenerife ahead of May 20th fight - May 3rd, 2011
Edinburgh’s John McCallum (1-0) has got over a recent ankle injury by stepping up his training in the Spanish island of Tenerife at Nicky cook’s TKO gym. The Edinburgh based super middleweight recently returned from injury after suffering a broken …
Fight Report: McAleese, Bailey and Bacon Do The Business Whilst Scriven Holds Gladman To A Surprise Draw - May 2nd, 2011
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Saturday night the boxing fraternity made it’s annual pilgrimage to the British home of Horse Racing – Newmarket – for the Graham Earl, in association with the TKO Boxing Gym, promoted ‘Return of the …
Video: Ali leads Sir Henry Cooper tributes (Birmingham Post) - May 2nd, 2011
Muhammad Ali has paid tribute to Sir Henry Cooper, who has died at the age of 76
Darren Barker Regains His Crown By A Small Margin - April 30th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich The European Middleweight showdown between Darren Barker (23-0, 14 ko’s) and Domenico Spada (32-4, 16 ko’s) did not quite live up to the expectations. It’s hard to tell if this is due to the fact that they …
Matthew Macklin determined to end Sturm’s World title reign - April 28th, 2011
After a month of misery for Irish fighters in World title bouts Matthew Macklin believes he can deliver the goods for the Fighting Irish when he travels to Germany in June in a bid to end Felix Sturm’s reign as …
London Calling for Patrick ‘Punisher’ Hyland - April 27th, 2011
Unbeaten Dublin Featherweight Patrick The Punisher Hyland heads to London this weekend as he bids to extend his perfect record to 22 and 0 when he takes on Daniel Kodjo Sassou on the undercard to the Darren Barker Domenico Spada …
Morby-Cadman II – Paul Morby Determined To Retain Title On May 7th - April 26th, 2011
Back in January Portsmouth’s Paul Morby defended his Southern Area Super Middleweight title against Daniel Cadman, after ten scintillating rounds referee Jeff Hinds surprised the thousand plus crowd that packed into York Hall by holding both protagonists hands aloft, declaring …
Prospect Boxing Promotions Returns 5/20 in Scotland - April 25th, 2011
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER – PROFESSIONAL BOXING – 8 BOUTS FOR £ 30 20th May 2011. at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. Licensed bar, hot dog stalls and snack stations Doors open 6.30 pm – first bout 7.30 …
Oshunrinde Vows To Knock Couzens Out On May 7th - April 25th, 2011
Dollis Hill, London based American Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Oshunrinde feels that he has a point to prove when he returns to York Hall to face Sam Couzens, at the Graham Earl Promoted ‘Redemption Day’ double title headlined event, on Saturday 7th …
David Price To Prove He Will Be World Champ After 20 Fights - April 25th, 2011
PRICE TO PROVE HE’LL BE WORLD CHAMP AFTER 20 FIGHTS DAVID PRICE is out to show why he predicted he’ll be world heavyweight champion after20 fights. The Olympic bronze medallist bids for his 10th straight professional win in his hometown …
Ricky Hatton on False @ Inaccurate Comments Attributed to Him on Facebook - April 22nd, 2011
RICKY HATTON/HATTON PROMOTIONS STATEMENT IT has been brought to the attention of Hatton Promotions that false and inaccurate comments have been attributed to Ricky Hatton on a social networking site. The Facebook page in question has absolutely no links with …
Tye Fields Gunning For Prizefighter Crown - April 22nd, 2011
TKO King Tye Fields Gunning For Prizefighter Crown American with 41 knockouts from 45 wins joins May 7 line-up Knockout American fighter Tye Fields is the latest man to join the line-up for Prizefighter International Heavyweights Alexandra Palace on May …
Interview with Darren Barker - April 21st, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich DARREN BARKER: “AFTER SPADA, I WANT MARTINEZ. MACKLIN IS NO LONGER AN OPTION, UNLESS HE HOLDS A BELT” After a year long forced lay off and a change of promoter, former European, British, and Commonwealth Middleweight champion …
Bailey Ready For Showdown With Senkovs On 30th April - April 20th, 2011
Slough’s Ian Bailey is set to face Mansfield based Latvian Pavels Senkovs at the Graham Earl, in association with TKO Boxing Gym, promoted ‘Return of the Mac’ event at Tattersalls Sales Rooms in Newmarket on Saturday 30th April 2011. Bailey, …
Former Army Boxer Sam Standing To Pro-Debut On May 7th in York Hall - April 19th, 2011
Former Army boxer Sam Standing is used to a good fight, but come the 7th of May this will take on a whole new meaning for the 25 year old year old from Plumstead, South London, as he takes a …
Amir Khan’s controversial win Against Paul McCloskey - April 18th, 2011
By Ryan Taylor On Saturday night Amir Khan defended his WBA light welterweight title against Paul McCloskey, the fight ended in a controversial point’s decision at Manchester’s MEN Arena. In the sixth round a cut above McCloskey’s eye caused by …
Return Of The Mac, McAleese-Lowe Headlines April 30th Newmarket Show - April 18th, 2011
Newmarket’s Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese gets a ‘home’ fight on Saturday 30th April when he headlines the Graham Earl-TKO Boxing Gym co-promoted ‘Return Of The Mac’ event at Tattersalls Sales Rooms in Newmarket, Suffolk. McAleese’s opponent on the …
Price: My Next Opponent Is Better Than McDermott - April 18th, 2011
PRICE: MY NEXT OPPONENT IS BETTER THAN MCDERMOTT DAVID PRICE steps up in class to face Raphael Butler next week and insists the American is better than future rival John McDermott. The 6ft 8in man mountain has his first hometown …
Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey Full Weigh Ins Video - April 15th, 2011
Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey Full Weigh Ins video
Hennessy Sports Wins Rights to Tyson Fury vs Dereck Chisora - April 14th, 2011
LONDON (April 14, 2011) – Hennessy Sports are pleased to announce that yesterday at the British Boxing Board of Control’s offices in Cardiff they outbid Frank Warren to stage the highly anticipated British Heavyweight title Super Fight between Tyson Fury …
Is Amir Khan fully focused on McCloskey? - April 14th, 2011
By Ryan Taylor With recent problems with Sky Box Office pulling out of this weekends Khan-McCloskey PPV fight, the reported £1million loss in Amir Khans earnings and with one eye on a possible summer unification clash with Timothy Bradley. The …
May 7th Is Redemption Day for Paul Morby, Daniel Cadman and Leon Williams - April 14th, 2011
World Champ turned promoter Graham Earl has really pulled all the stops out for his second London show of the year – ‘Redemption Day’ – at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday 7th May – by having not …
Leon Williams: Couzen’s Gonna Get Crushed Like A Biscuit On May 7th at York Hall - April 13th, 2011
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams is to defend his Southern Area Cruiserweight title, against Titchfield, Hampshire’s Danny Couzens, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Redemption Day’ double title headlined event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 7th May 2011. Streatham’s …
TV Undercard Set For Amir Kahn vs Paul McCloskey - April 13th, 2011
AMIR KHAN VS. PAUL MCCLOSKEY TELEVISED UNDERCARD SET PRIMETIME PAY-PER-VIEW TO AIR TRIPLEHEADER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16 FROM M.E.N. ARENA IN MANCHESTER RENDALL MUNROE AND CRAIG WATSON FEATURED IN SEPARATE FIGHTS MANCHESTER, April 13 – Home to some of boxing’s …
Minister Ring unveils Irish Amateur Boxing Association Centenary Stamps - April 13th, 2011
An Post stamp packs a punch! Dublin, April 13th, 2011: A new stamp (see above attachment) marking the centenary of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association was unveiled by Michael Ring TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism …
‘Saint’ George Jupp Added To Sam Webb-Prince Arron May 13th British Title Fight Card - April 12th, 2011
Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp has been added to the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted Sam Webb versus Prince Arron British Light Middleweight title clash at the Medway Park Leisure Centre in Gillingham, Kent, on Friday 13th May 2011. …
Graham Earl And Johnny Eames Back Together For 30th April Newmarket Event - April 11th, 2011
Former World Lightweight Champion Graham Earl has linked up with his former longtime coach Johnny Eames to present a night of professional boxing at Tattersalls Sales Rooms in Newmarket, Suffolk on Saturday 30th April. The special event, named ‘Return Of …
Amir “King” Khan vs Paul McCloskey 4/16 Fight, PPV Channel Primetime - April 11th, 2011
AMIR ‘KING’ KHAN VS PAUL MCCLOSKEY APRIL 16 CLASH TO BE SHOWN LIVE ON PPV CHANNEL PRIMETIME MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, April 11 – The April 16th world championship bout between reigning WBA light-welterweight champion Amir ‘King’ Khan and undefeated European champion …
Craig McEwan backs John McCallum - April 11th, 2011
Looking to build on a previous win over Philip Townley, former amateur champion John McCallum (1-0) is looking to go to 2-0 by taking on Doncaster’s James Tucker. His fight forms part of a seven fight card on the Prospect …
Gee Bee Multi-Nations, IABA, 5 Gold Medals for Ireland - April 10th, 2011
Ireland won five gold medals from five finals to finish on top of the medals table at the 15-nation Gee Bee Multi-Nations in Helsinki today. Michael Conlon, David Oliver Joyce, Jason Quigley, Ken Egan and Tommy McCarthy had their hands …
Three gold, 1 Silver for Ireland, IABA - April 8th, 2011
Ireland claimed three gold medals and one silver from four finals in Friday’s Feliks Stamm Multi-Nations finals in Warsaw Poland. John Joe Nevin, Joe Ward and Darren O’Neill finished on top of the podium. Tipperary heavyweight Con Sheehan lost out …
Carl Froch Defends Title Against Glen Johnson in Showtime SemiFinal In AC - April 8th, 2011
An opportunity to compete for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup will be on the line when Carl “The Cobra” Froch (27-1, 20 KOs) defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight title against former world champion Glen …
Ireland’s Elite boxers are guaranteed at least four silver and five bronze medals - April 8th, 2011
IRISH AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION “Multi Nations” Ireland’s Elite boxers are guaranteed at least four silver and five bronze medals from international competition following seven wins from seven over the last 24 hours at the Feliks Stamm Multi-Nations in Warsaw, Poland …
Prospect Promotions announce next show and Website - April 4th, 2011
Paul Grahams “Prospect Promotions” are pleased to announce the launch of there new website to support the ever expanding roster and regular shows. The website features a full run down of its full roster, sponsorship details and full information about …
Stuey Hall Is A Inspiration, Says Frank Maloney - April 4th, 2011
FRANK MALONEY has hailed the fighting spirit of British bantamweight champion Stuey Hall. Hall (10-0-1) will capture a Lonsdale belt outright if he comes through his defence against John Donnelly (12-1) at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday (Apr 9). …
Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show On May 7th - April 4th, 2011
Earlier this year former World Champ, turned promoter, Graham Earl returned to his old stomping ground, York Hall in Bethnal Green, for his inaugural London show. On the 7th May Graham again returns to York Hall with his double title …
John Murray Retains EBU Lightweight Title at York Hall - April 2nd, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich European Lightweight champion John Murray (31-0, 18 ko’s) retained the title in his second defense against previously unknown Spanish champion Karim El Ouazghari (11-2-2, 4 ko’s) but not quite in the fashion expected. This was his debut …
Ireland beat Scotland 6-3 at the National Stadium in Dublin, IABA - April 1st, 2011
IRISH AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION “Ireland v Scotland” Ireland beat Scotland 6-3 at the National Stadium in Dublin tonight. Chris Phelan, Danny Coughlan, Jason Conroy, Tyrone McKenna, Davey Joe Joyce and Patrick O’Shea all claimed wins at the South Circular Road …
Sam Webb Defends light-middleweight title against Prince Arron In Kent - April 1st, 2011
MALONEY BRINGS BRITISH TITLE ACTION TO KENT SAM WEBB will defend his British light-middleweight title against Prince Arron at Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham on Friday May 13. He will be risking his title for second time against the Mancunian …
Ireland vs Scotland – Russia Multi-Nations, IABA - March 31st, 2011
IRISH AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION “International News” Kildare flyweight Chris Phelan has been named in a nine-man Irish squad to meet Scotland at the National Stadium in Dublin. Both nations clash in a “Celtic derby” at the home of Irish boxing …
Guillermo Rigondeaux’ money punch picture - March 30th, 2011
WBA Interim Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo ‘El Chacal’ Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs), arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all time, retained his world title March 19 by beating previously undefeated hometown favorite and former European champion, Willie ‘Big Bang” Casey …
Graham Earl’s Belfast Show Postponed - March 30th, 2011
Former WBU Lightweight World Champion, turned promoter, Graham Earl announced earlier today that this Saturday’s ‘Fists of Fury’ event, at the King’s Hall in Belfast, has been postponed, The event, which was to be headlined by current WBU Lightweight World …
Karl Place will step up to eight round level - March 30th, 2011
KARL IS GOING PLACES SKY SPORTS tip for the top Karl Place will step up to eight round level next month. The unbeaten Manchester light-welterweight faces a selected opponent on Frank Maloney’s card at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday …
“Irish Squads” Nine of the ten champions, IABA - March 30th, 2011
Nine of the ten champions from February’s Elite Male finals at the National Stadium in Dublin have been named in two Irish squads for Multi-Nations tournaments in Poland and Finland next week. European light-flyweight and Commonwealth champion and 2008 Olympic …
Joe Hillerby: Fired Up And Ready For Big Belfast Show This Saturday. - March 29th, 2011
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Sensational Middleweight prospect Joe ‘Belfast Banger’ Hillerby is set for his first home town fight this coming Saturday, on the Graham Earl promoted ‘Fists of Fury’ event, headlined by WBU Lightweight World Champion Willie Limond, …
Phil Gill Set For Barker-Spada Undercard On 30th April - March 28th, 2011
Waltham Abbey Light Welterweight Phil Gill is set for major television exposure, when he appears on the undercard of ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker’s European Middleweight Title showdown with Italian Domenico Spada at the Matchroom Sports promoted event at Olympia in Kensington, …
Ricky Hatton Toasting Pal Jamie Moore - March 28th, 2011
RICKY HATTON will be leading the tributes at a testimonial dinner for one of his closest friends, Jamie Moore this week. ‘The Hitman’ will be the guest speaker at the gala evening being held for the former British, Commonwealth and …
China Edge Out Ireland At National Stadium, IABA - March 25th, 2011
China beat Ireland 6-4 at the National Stadium in Dublin tonight in the third and final meeting between the nations. But Ireland win out the series 2-1 and 22-12 on aggregate after beating China 9-3 in Waterford on Wednesday night …
New Southern Area Champ Hamilton Eyes Early British Title Shot - March 25th, 2011
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Just one week ago Darren Hamilton was a virtually unknown fighter. However since his total dominating performance over Peter McDonagh, to lift the BBBofC Southern Area Light Welterweight title at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knocks Boxing …
Irish Amateur Boxing Association: European Youth Championships - March 25th, 2011
The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) will host the 2011 European Youth Championships in Dublin in August. Tommy Murphy, the President of the IABA, confirmed that the tournament would be held in Ireland’s capital between August 15th and 21st. “We …
Maloney: Munroe Will Face Booth - March 25th, 2011
FRANK MALONEY is planning a clash between close pals Rendall Munroe and Jason Booth this summer. The mouth-watering clash will take place providing Booth is successful in his European super-bantamweight against Kiko Martinez in Madrid on April 15. Munroe return …
Guillermo Rigondeaux: A champion in and out of the ring - March 25th, 2011
By Bob Treiger WBA Interim Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo ‘El Chacal’ Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs), arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all time, retained his world title last Saturday night by beating previously undefeated hometown favorite and former European champion, …
Interview with Frank Maloney: I Will Retire When I Produce Another Heavyweight Champion! - March 23rd, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich Only the strong survives in boxing. On either side of the ropes. It takes a special individual with strong determination and self-belief to stay afloat in this business. Frank Maloney, along with Frank Warren, belongs to that …
Ezio Prapotnich: Hamilton Beats McDonagh To Set Up British Title Bout With Theophane - March 19th, 2011
When you take risks, you can win as well as lose. True to his word,Spencer Fearon of Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions did not match hisfighters softly on yesterday Shamrock Showdown card at York Hall and came up with an even …
Interview: Talkin’ Boxing with Domenico “Vulcano” Spada - March 10th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich So far, the build up to the April 30 scheduled bout between former belt holder Darren Barker (22-0, 14 kos) and ex Italian champion Domenico “Vulcano” Spada (32-3, 16 ko’s) for the vacant European Middleweight title has …
Carl Froch Interview – Venom of the Cobra - March 7th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich It is typical of human nature to take good things for granted and focus on the negative. For the past two years, the boxing world attention has been captured by fighters who are not willing to face …
Yassine El Maachi Interview: “The Real Fight Is Outside The Ring” - March 2nd, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich A deviation from the common rule an odd, peculiar or strange situation; an incongruity. This is the English dictionary definition for what Light Middleweight International Masters champion Yassine El Maachi (14-4, with 5 ko’s) represents in the …
Stuey Hall Out To Win Lonsdale Belt Outright - February 28th, 2011
STUEY HALL will be bidding to win a Lonsdale belt for keeps when he returns to action on April 9. The popular Darlington fighter (10-0-1) will make the third defence of his British bantamweight title against John Donnelly at Rainton …
Shamrock Countdown: End of the Lynes+Andrews’ view from the corner - February 21st, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich After a brilliant come-back fight against Bradley Price, former European and British Light Welterweight champion Colin Lynes (34-8, 12 ko’s), now campaigning at Welter, pulled out of his scheduled March 18 bout against Nathan Graham (11-1, 1 …
Watson & Theophane Crowned New British Champions At Wembley - February 20th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich A sad night for Mick Hennessy but a great one for the fans in attendance at Wembley Arena, where Craig Watson, Tyson Fury, and Ashley Theophane put on three spectacular performances. Craig Watson (20-3, 8 ko’s) avenged …
Derek Chisora Interview: I will hunt, catch and destroy Wladimir - February 15th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich After months spent following the Klitschko-Haye soap opera, today we met a man who is not afraid to fight. On April 30 in Manheim, Germany, the man who gives his opponents nightmares, undefeated British and Commonwealth champion …
Hennessy’s British Title Double-Header Still Shining, Sans Stars - February 11th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich “Nothing so big ever runs smoothly” Don King famously said when “The Rumble in The Jungle” was jeopardized because of an injury that George Foreman sustained in sparring. Mick Hennessy could probably relate to these words when …
Hard Knocks “Shamrock Showdown” Fearon & Hamilton Double Feature - February 5th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich When you have charisma, they say, all you have to do is to show up. The same is true of natural talent in the case of 20 years old Lightweight southpaw Alex Dilmaghani (5-0, 1 ko), who …
O’Donnell vs. Watson Preview - January 10th, 2011
By Ezio Prapotnich Life is a struggle and, if you want to make something out of it, you cannot take the easy way out. If you want to be a champion, you have to face the challenges and win in …
Frank Warren in Libel Victory over Ricky Hatton Book - September 3rd, 2008
Frank Warren, the internationally respected boxing promoter has accepted substantial libel damages from the
Book Review: Frank Maloneys “No Baloney” - April 14th, 2008
By Curtis McCormick. “No Baloney” Most autobiographies emanating from the sport of boxing have been written by fighters. A new book on the marketplace, however, comes from a refreshingly different viewpoint. Frank Maloney, one of the top boxing managers in …
GET 2 KNOW: Frank Warren - April 10th, 2008
Status: Boxing promoter. Born on: February 28, 1952 In: London, England Childhood Heroes: “Bobby Moore – soccer player. George Best. Muhammad Ali.” Hobbies/Interests: “Music, reading, going to art exhibitions.” Early Boxing Memory: “When I first got into boxing, when Henry …
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