Joe Ainscough will return to big-time boxing in the Prizefighter Super-Middleweights II tournament in his hometown of Liverpool on March 23, just two years after a stabbing appeared to end his career. The Kirkdale Kid suffered horrific injuries after being stabbed in an incident in Liverpool in April 2009 and …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Dilks Pledges Prizefighter Comeback
Carl Dilks says he will banish the memory of his cruel semi-final defeat in his last Prizefighter outing when he lines-up in the Super-Middleweights II in Liverpool’s Olympia on March 23. Dilks defeated Bob Ajisafe in the quarter-finals of the Light-Heavyweights event in February 2009 and faced Darren Stubbs in …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Ex-IBO Champ Dodson Targeting Olympic Rematch At Prizefighter
© Lawrence Lustig Former World Champion Adrian Dodson is ready to make his boxing comeback for Prizefighter Super-Middleweights II – and could face his 1992 Olympic teammate Robin Reid in the March 23 showdown in Liverpool.
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Reid Wins Pre-Prizefighter Comeback Bout
Robin Reid came through his first fight in over three years on Saturday night to continue his preparation for Prizefighter Super-Middleweights II at Liverpool’s Olympia on Wednesday 23 March. The 40 year-old claimed a points decision against Jamie Ambler at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton, with the ‘Grim Reaper’ tasting …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Robin Reid Will Mount Comeback For Prizefighter
Robin Reid will make his boxing comeback in his hometown of Liverpool when he lines up in Prizefighter Super-Middleweights II on March 23. The Grim Reaper steps out of retirement at Liverpool Olympia live on Sky Sports in the 17th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments, and warned …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Contestants In Sky Sports Spotlight
© Lawrence Lustig The fighters in the line-up for Prizefighter Light-Heavyweights II show at Olympia in London on January 29 were put through their paces by Sky Sports – and each admitted their desire to fight for a major title after lifting the trophy. The eight boxers headed to Sky’s …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Dodson Says Prizefighter Victory Just The Start
Tony Dodson has laughed off suggestions that Prizefighter is his last shot at glory – saying victory at Olympia in London on January 29 will be the catalyst for another major title tilt. The Liverpool boxer is one of the favourites for the 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one-night …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Cadman Banking On London Pride At Prizefighter
Daniel Cadman has been named in the line-up for the Prizefighter Super Middleweights on June 30 at York Hall, Bethnal Green, and he says that local support can drive him to a dream victory. The latest event in Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournaments follows hot on the heels of …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Tony Quigley vs. Tony Dodson
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Hayemaker Boxing put on a great ‘all-action’ bill last night at the smart Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Billed as ‘Mersey Beatdown’ – the fight night was headlined by the vacant British Super Middleweight title clash between Liverpudlians Tony Quigley and Tony …
Read More »Hayemaker Boxing: Dodson Faces Old Friend Quiqley March 28
Former British super-middleweight champion Tony Dodson will now have to defeat a ‘friend’ in order to lift his old crown, following the withdrawal of Brian Magee from their March 28 dust-up. Due to Magee’s back injury, Dodson now locks horns with Merseyside rival Tony Quigley, a man he’d been helping …
Read More »Hayemaker Boxing: Magee Out, Quiqley In Against Dodson March 28
Liverpool’s Tony Quigley has been handed a dream opportunity to win the British Super Middleweight title, following Brian Magee’s withdrawal from a scheduled defence against Tony Dodson on March 28. Belfast’s Magee was forced to cancel the defence of his belt due to a back injury suffered in training. However, …
Read More »Hayemaker Boxing: Ryan Rhodes Laughs Off Anthony Small Remarks
British light-middleweight champion Ryan Rhodes admits he gains little from beating Anthony Small on March 28, but remains eager to shut the mouth of his London-based challenger at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. Since both agreed to the bout over Christmas, a war of words has ensued, with Small accusing …
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