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Cleverly vs Krasniqi Headlines Wembley Arena
Mr. Warren’s Wembley Arena promotion on Saturday 20th April will go ahead with WBO World Light-Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly headlining the show in a title defence against Robin Krasniqi, televised [...]
Scott Harrison wants Ricky Burns next
Scott Harrison has announced he is ready to give Scottish boxing fans the "fight that Scotland wants to see" and has laid down the challenge to Ricky Burns.
Amid speculation that WBO lightweight champion [...]
Barker stops Rotolo; Groves defeats Balmaceda
By Jeff Sorby: Super middleweight contender George Groves (17-0, 13 KO’s) made easy work of Dario Balmaceda (11-7-2, 7 KO’s) in stopping him in the 3rd round in a two knockdown performance on Saturday [...]
Danny Connor: Don’t Be Surprised If I Stop Evangelou This Time
This coming Saturday Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor defends his coveted crown at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Betfair London’s Finest’ event at the Wembley [...]
Ricky Hatton Backs The Bobby Moore Fund
RICKY HATTON paid tribute to memory of Bobby Moore and joined the fight against cancer at a celebrity event in Manchester recently.
'The Hitman', along with Hatton Promotions stars Sergey Rabchenko [...]
Chilemba vs. Bellew on March 30th in UK
New York, NY (3/6/13) - On March 30, top-rated light heavyweight contender Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (20-1-1, 9KO's) will look to wrestle away the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver light heavyweight [...]
Middelton dynamo gets Bolton bite of cherry
Liam ‘Dynamo’ Taylor is relieved to be getting a second bite of the cherry, when he appears on VIP Promotions’ ‘Road to Glory’ show at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on March 9.
The Middleton [...]
Unsworth defeats Truman
By Daniel Mole: Chris Truman believes he was robbed of the British Masters Light-Welterweight Title after losing a controversial points decision against Amir Unsworth last Saturday.
The Erdington-born [...]
Joe Selkirk vs. Gary O’Sullivan on April 12th in Liverpool, UK
Gary O’Sullivan and Joe Selkirk clash in an exciting match of unbeaten fighters on Friday 12th April at the Liverpool Olympia.
Irish hero O’Sullivan, the WBO International Middleweight Champion, [...]
James “Jazza” Dickens has faith in his ability
LIVERPOOL livewire James "Jazza" Dickens says his religious faith is the driving force behind his success inside the ring.
Dickens, 21, challenges for the vacant English super-bantamweight title against [...]
Loaded And Dangerous In London – Teenage Prospect Tommy Martin Aims To Impress On March 15th
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire’s Tommy Martin, takes part in his third professional outing on March 15th, when he features on the undercard of the Matt Skelton versus John McDermott English Heavyweight title [...]
Vazquez-Burns heading to April 20th
IBF World Lightweight Champion Miguel Vazquez has released a statement confirming that he was struck down by a viral infection and had to stop training for his fight against WBO World Champion Ricky Burns, [...]
Promoters Paul Graham and Chris Gilmour preview March 8th Card as ‘The Steelmen Return’
Looking forward to his next show on March 8th at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Bellshill based promoter Paul Graham admits the logistics of his biggest show to day has kept him busy in the weeks to build [...]
Steven Pearce Is Back On Track
By Daniel Mole - Steven Pearce believes his boxing career is back on track after lifting the Midlands Area Welterweight Title on Friday evening.
The Stourbridge fighter (now 7-1), who took the championship [...]
Title Dream Isn’t Over For Luke Gallear
By Daniel Mole - Derby’s Luke Gallear insists his Midlands Area Welterweight Title dream isn’t over despite losing to Stourbridge’s Steven Pearce on Friday.
The 28 year-old from Chaddesden (now [...]
Miguel Vazquez sick, fight with Ricky Burns to be postponed until April 20th
Promoter Frank Warren’s show at Wembley Arena on Saturday 16th March has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 20th April.
World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Lightweight Champion [...]
UK Boxing: George Groves; Gary Buckland; Billy Morgan
George Groves is unveiled by Eddie Hearn as Matchroom's newest signing. He will fight on Betfair's 'London's Finest' on March 9 and is the first confirmed fighter on the Froch vs. Kessler undercard on [...]
UK Boxing: Darlington Show Cancelled; VIP Boxing Promotions
Dennis Hobson Promotions regret to announce that the forthcoming ‘Nemesis’ show, due to take place at Darlington’s Dolphin Centre on March 9, has been cancelled. The promotion, which was to be headlined [...]
Scott Quigg boxing workshop is a huge success
UNBEATEN British and WBA-interim super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg hosted the first ever Hatton Academy workshop on Saturday afternoon and it was an event enjoyed by all.
The Bury ace, 24, demonstrated [...]
George Groves off Wembley Arena show
George Groves has withdrawn from the Wembley Arena show promoted by Frank Warren on Saturday 16th March.
Groves was due to challenge for the Vacant European Super-Middleweight title against Mohamed [...]
Steve Pearce Lifts Midlands Area Title
By Daniel Mole - Stourbridge’s Steve Pearce became Midlands Area Welterweight Champion last night after stopping Derby’s Luke Gallear in the fifth round of a bruising battle.
Pearce, who only took [...]
Scott Quigg hosts boxing workshop
SCOTT QUIGG says he is buzzing with anticipation ahead of hosting his first ever boxing workshop at Hatton Health and Fitness tomorrow (Saturday March 2).
The undefeated Bury star, 24, will demonstrate [...]
Khan vs Diaz: Analysis and Thoughts
by Matthew Rhodes
So, the next opponent for Amir Khan has been announced.
Let me start out by saying that Julio Diaz is a clear improvement on the limited Carlos Molina who Khan comprehensively defeated [...]
Lucas Browne vs Masataka Takehara This Friday
LUCAS "BIG DADDY" BROWNE has fast earned a reputation as one of the heavyweight division's hard hitters, but he won't necessarily be looking for an early finish this Friday night.
The unbeaten Australian [...]
Amir Khan vs Julio Diaz Tickets Go On Sale Today
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, February 28 - After nearly two years fighting away from England, the “King” is back. On Saturday, April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, British superstar Amir “King” [...]