Former British and European Lightweight Champion Jon Thaxton believes he can prove the boxing world and his own father wrong by regaining his British title when he clashes with leading domestic rival John Murray next month. A win for Thaxton would see him win a Lonsdale belt for keeps while …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: O’Donnell Retains Commonwealth With Glover Win
Last night at the Colosseum in Watford, England, welterweight Tom Glover’s unexpected run through the UK standings came to an end, halted forcefully by Commonwealth champion John O’Donnell. After seeing off the quartet of Jon Thaxton, Nadeem Siddique, Chas Symonds and Scott Woolford over the last ten months, Glover just …
Read More »Boxing Preview: John O’Donnell vs. Tom Glover
The Colosseum in Watford, England sees two good bouts this evening as Commonwealth welter king John O’Donnell defends against dangerous Tom Glover and welters Peter McDonagh and Lee Purdy rematch for the vacant Southern Area crown. Glover and O’Donnell have had careers that contrast sharply, with O’Donnell spending four and …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: O’Donnell, Glover Make Weight For Commonwealth Clash
The weigh in for tonight’s Hennessy Sports event at the Watford Colosseum took place yesterday. Commonwealth Welterweight Champ John O’Donnell came in at at 10 st 7.75 lb /147.75 lb and upset specialist Tom Glover at 10 st 6.75 lb/146.77 lb both weighing in ahead of their top of the …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Welterweight Warriors Ready For Face-off
Commonwealth Welterweight champion John O’Donnell and upset specialist Tom Glover will step on the scales tomorrow ahead of their clash at the Watford Colosseum this weekend. The two men meet in the headline bout of a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4 from 7.35pm on Saturday.
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Trainer Ingle Backing Sheffield Duo
Brendan Ingle may be one of boxing’s most feted trainers but for many of the young boxers he’s put through his hands, the Sheffield based Dubliner has played a dual role of social worker and boxing trainer. Despite an involvement in the sport that stretches back almost 60 years and …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: “Buzzsaw” Evans Looking To Cut Through Pro Ranks
Bradley “Buzzshaw” Evans will look to continue his professional apprenticeship at the Watford Colosseum on September 5th when he has his third professional bout. The 20-year-old Royston super featherweight turned pro in February with a points victory before being held to a draw in his last outing which also came …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Stylist O’Donnell Confident For Glover Fight
Commonwealth Welterweight champ John O’Donnell is relishing the opportunity to showcase his skills at the Watford Colosseum on September 5th. The Shepherd’s Bush southpaw will meet upset specialist Tom Glover in the main event of a Hennessy Sports event live on ITV4.
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Cinderella Man Glover Next For O’Donnell
Tom Glover is ready to cement his reputation as boxing’s new Cinderella Man when he takes on reigning Commonwealth Welterweight Champion John O’Donnell at the Watford Colosseum on September 5th. The two men clash in the main event of a Hennessy Sports event live on ITV4 and Glover believes he …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Nathan Cleverly vs. Danny McIntosh
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Saturday night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, England, Hennessy Sports promoted a fight night headlined by the British Light Heavyweight title clash between Commonwealth Champion Nathan Cleverly and English Champion Danny McIntosh. Cleverly of Cefn Forest, Wales, enters the …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Clevery Stops McIntosh For British Title
A big light heavyweight showdown took place tonight at London’s York Hall with Nathan Cleverly emerging as the new British champion after defeating Danny McIntosh. Already the Commonwealth titlist, Cleverly had one last obstacle to clear in the form of English belt holder McIntosh in order to begin the long …
Read More »McIntosh and Cleverly go head to head
Unbeaten duo Danny McIntosh and Nathan Cleverly will come face to face tomorrow (1pm at the York Hall) to weigh in ahead of their British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title showdown at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday night. The double title clash headlines the Hennessy Sports event with …
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