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By Jane Warburton January 16th, 2009 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Yesterday at the Wrightington Hotel and Country Club in Wigan, England, Hennessy Sports hosted a press conference ahead of Saturday's fight night headlined by John Murray vs. Lee "The Aberdeen Assassin" McAllister for Murray's British Lightweight title.
Sitting at top table were heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury, Team Murray members Kerry Kayes, Joe Gallagher, John Murray and Mick Hennessy along with Lee McAllister and Dave Coldwell.
Press: John, there were a few hiccups and the fight [initial contest between Murray and McCallister] was called off. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 15th, 2008 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Any concerns that Ricky Hattonʼs health is a problem at the moment were dispelled today as members of the media were invited to a training session of 'The Hitman' at Billy ʽThe Preacherʼ Grahamʼs Training Camp in Denton, Manchester, England.
Looking relaxed, Hatton - wearing hooded sweatshirt over sweat-top over tshirt and shorts - took to the ring. Shadowboxing around the canvas, he looked ʽsharpʼ and ʽquickʼ on his feet.
Billy Graham then stepped in to the ring and donning the huge black body-belt, the trainer braced himself for another gruelling session with 'The Hitman'.
Proving heʼd not lost his usual cheeky charm - Hatton occasionally ʽshovesʼ Graham back against the ropes and even the serious looking ʽPreacherʼ canʼt help but laugh at the antics! More...
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By Jane Warburton May 2nd, 2008 All Boxing Photos, Radio Show
**With Slideshow**
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Yesterday, at Vermilion Cinnabar - the stylish, new, Thai influenced restaurant and bar in Manchester, England, Frank Maloney hosted a press conference to update media on the forthcoming fightnight which headlines Ricky Hatton and Juan Lazcano.
Despite other important press conferences held on the same day - it was a full-house at Manchester's trendy new venue.
In attendance were, Frank Maloney, Ricky Hatton, Ricky and Matthew's father/manager Ray Hatton, Hatton trainer Billy Graham, welterweights Matthew Hatton and Craig Watson as well as super bantams Danny Wallace and Mark Moran.
Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy presents 'Homecoming' - a fightnight staged at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday, May 24. More...
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By Boxing Press April 12th, 2008 All Boxing Photos
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing
The biggest night for the light heavyweight division is just one day away. "TNT: Title Night in Tampa," featuring the Antonio Tarver vs. Clinton Woods IBO/IBF title unification fight and undefeated WBC champion Chad Dawson's title defense against former world champion and "Fighter of the Year" Glen Johnson, takes place tonight Saturday, April 12, at the St. Pete Times Forum.
The fighters weighed in yesterday for their hotly anticipated clashes this evening: More...
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By Jane Warburton March 27th, 2008 All Boxing Photos, Radio Show
**With Slideshow And Full Audio Stream**
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Today, at the Empire Casino, Leicester Square, London, Frank Maloney Promotions hosted a press conference to officially announce IBO Light Welter Champion Ricky Hatton's next fight against tough Mexican American Juan Lazcano on May 24 at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England.
The top table consisted of welterweight contender Matthew Hatton, the Hatton boy's father/manager Ray Hatton, Ricky Hatton, Frank Maloney, Richard Schaeffer and Robert Diaz, both of Golden Boy Promotions and Commonwealth Welter Champion Craig Watson.
Television cameras and members of the press were in attendance to hear the details of the impending fightnight which Ricky had insisted would be a 'family occasion' and screened at a Brit-friendly time between 6pm and approximately 11pm at night. This would be Ricky's 'thank you' to the thousands of fans who have supported him in the UK and in the USA. More...
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By Jim Everett February 27th, 2008 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing
"Two World Championships...One Night"
Monday in New York City, Top Rank held a press conference to announce “Two World Championships…One Night” which features WBA Welterweight Champion, Miguel Cotto, 31-0 (25), against Contender star, Alfonso Gomez, 18-3-2 (8). The co-feature will be the highly anticipated rematch between IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron, 29-1 (27), who will look to avenge his only loss against Antonio Margarito, 35-5 (25). Both championships will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ .
Top Rank’s Bob Arum spoke highly of the fighters participating in the championship doubleheader, “It’s truly a privilege for me to be able to announce this outstanding card, I truly believe that the welterweight division is the best division in boxing," he said. "Because the people in it come to fight, not pose, not hold out their arm and are afraid to get hit, not do a dance that they practice on 'Dancing with the Stars', but guys who come to fight.”
Arum also spoke for his fighter Antonio Margarito, who did not attend the press conference, “I represent the challenger, the former WBO Champion is never in a bad fight. He fought Kermit Cintron a number of years ago, won that fight and hopes to repeat on April 12. One thing about Tony is he is always in a good fight, he is the consummate warrior and he will give his best on April 12.”
Kermit Cintron is eager to erase the images of his 2005 loss to Margarito, “I’ve been waiting for this fight for the longest time finally getting my opportunity to avenge my loss," he said. "I thank Bob Arum to have the balls to put Margarito in front of me on April 12th.” More...
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By Jim Everett January 17th, 2008 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing
Eight-Time World Champion, Roy Jones, Jr. 51-4 (38) laughed as the media sang happy birthday to him as he celebrated his 39th birthday today at Kingsway Boxing Gym in New York City in preparation for Saturday’s “Bring on the Titans” boxing card at Madison Square Garden where he will face Felix Trinidad 42-2 (35).
Jones has a special gift in mind, “The best birthday present for me would be a knock out on Saturday night. Tito’s fighting the toughest fight of his career. He picked me to get up for this fight. He knows I’m a guy who normally beats him so he knows what type of shape he’s got to get in to step into the ring with me.”
“Ain’t nobody got the speed to handle me. Only Floyd Mayweather comes close to me and he’s still 10 miles an hour slower,” said Jones as he put on an impressive display on the hand pads. More...
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By Jim Everett January 15th, 2008 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing
In preparation for Saturday’s “Bring on the Titans” boxing event at Madison Square Garden, the media was treated to a workout session of some of the fighters featured on the HBO Pay-Per-View event.
Five-Time World Champion, Felix “Tito” Trinidad, 42-2 (35), was in good spirits as he was interviewed and performed some shadowboxing. He joked as he danced around the ring pointing towards the canvas indicating that is where his opponent Roy Jones, Jr. would be when they face each other on Saturday.
Tito would tell the press, “I will carry my punch to 170 pounds. I feel strong at this weight. My hands are ready as they have always been. When I catch him, he will feel my power. I have been training for six months to make sure when I step in the ring I will be at my best. I wanted to fight at this weight and I feel stronger today than I have ever felt. I’m ready to go.” More...
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By Jane Warburton December 8th, 2007 All Boxing Photos
** With Massive Slidshow**
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
This Weigh-in at the MGM Grand Arena - 5 or 6 thousand British Fans packed in to the tiered seats to support Ricky Hatton as he weighed in ahead of tomorrow nights Main Event.
I heard that some fans had tried to camp out over night at the door of the Garden Area but were sent away till morning by Security. There were rumoured to be fans arriving as early as 6.00 am this morning to ensure they had a good seat at the weighin.
When I arrived at the entrance of the Garden Arena at 11.30 am they had just opened the doors to allow fans in the arena early (as there were too many blocking the area outside the doors!).
The seating quickly filled up with fans. You can always rely on Ricky Hatton fans to sing and cheer and today they were in fine form. The ‘Band’ arrived to prompt the singing and it wasn’t long before there developed a fantastic ‘party’ atmosphere in the arena.
The atmosphere was like nothing we had ever witnessed before! I felt immensely proud to be British and so lucky to be present at such a fantastic occasion. The band played continuously, the fans sang, cheered, yelled, and clapped continuously. More...
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By Curtis McCormick December 7th, 2007 All Boxing Photos, Radio Show
**With Slideshow and Full Audio Stream**
© Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing
Yesterday in Wigan, England, promoters Frank Maloney and Steve Wood held a press conference for their "Home Guard" show this Saturday at the Wigan Arena, facing off the eight fighters that will clash in four title fights.
The British Light Middleweight title will be up for grabs when Gary Woolcombe meets southpaw Marcus Portman for Jamie Moore's old title. Woolcombe is continuing a comeback from the Andrew Facey loss while Portman comes into the bout as the reigning WBF titlist.
Commonwealth Welter Champ Ali Nuumbembe will look to retain his belt for the first time when he meets hot prospect Craig Watson from Manchester. The native Namibian stunned British Champion Kevin Anderson in February to win the Commonwealth but may have his hands full with the young southpaw Watson. More...
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By Jane Warburton December 6th, 2007 All Boxing Photos, Radio Show
**With Slideshow and Audio Interview**
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
At the MGM Grand Arena's Media Center in Las Vegas, press representatives from around the world gathered for the official press conference of Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather, along with the undercard contestants for the fightnight billed as 'Undefeated' On Saturday 8 December.
Led by event promoter, the "Golden Boy", Oscar de La Hoya, the event was relaxed and conducted in a professional manner.
At the top table was seated Robert Sturm, Wes Ferguson, Roger Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Gareth Williams, Billy Graham, Ray Hatton and Matthew Hatton.
The second table seated the undercard contestants: Team Lacy, Ponce de Leon, Freddy Roach, Peter Manfredo Jr...etc. More...
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By Jane Warburton December 5th, 2007 All Boxing Photos
**With Slideshow**
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
On Tuesday once the media questioning at the MGM arena had ended, Saddoboxing was fortunate to go along and watch Ricky train at his base in Las Vegas.
The gym, though small - had everything Team Hatton needed and it was clear that they definitely ‘felt at home’ there. A floor-level ‘ring’ and numerous work-out machines along with friendly welcoming hosts - made for a great work-place.
Ricky spent time training in the ring with Billy and the ‘other’ regular training partner - the black body-belt that Billy wears! Fast and aggressive - he punched away at the ‘belt’ sometimes forcing Billy back against the ropes. More...
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By Richard Eberline November 22nd, 2007 All Boxing Photos
Bad Blood Grudge Match Reaches Boiling Point In LA
***With Slideshow***
Click for larger image © Jorge Garcia
Vargas And Mayorga Make Weight, Cintron vs. Feliciano on the Undercard
The ten year career of Fernando Vargas will come to a close tonight in a bad blood bout that could even eclipse the raw hate on display during the lead up to the Oscar De La Hoya fight in 2003.
Yesterday, Vargas, 26-4 (22), and wild man opponent Ricardo Mayorga, 28-6-1 (23), of Nicaragua had to separated by a wall of plexiglass at the official weigh-in but nonetheless continued their rolling, spite filled feud.
Both men scaled a career high 164 lb in preparation for their Showtime PPV bout at Los Angeles' Staples Center and that will likely become an advantage for the bigger Vargas, who was listless when having to make the light middle limit twice in title fight losses to Shane Mosley last year.
Mayorga has achieved his biggest successes at welterweight, wins against Vernon Forrest and Andrew Lewis, by blitzing opponents with his roundhouse punching style.
That hasn't worked so well at higher weights where Mayorga was gunned down at light middle by Oscar De La Hoya and at middleweight by Felix Trinidad. More...
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By Jane Warburton November 14th, 2007 All Boxing Photos
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Today at Billy 'The Preacher’ Graham’s Phoenix Camp Gym in Manchester, England, members of the media gathered for the final attended training and interview session before Team Hatton fly out to Las Vegas next week ahead of the much anticipated fightnight billed as ‘Undefeated’ where 'The Hitman' faces ‘Pretty Boy' Floyd Mayweather on December 8.
The gym soon became packed with photographers and film crews cramming for a spot around the ring. The three American sparring partners for Matthew and Ricky Hatton arrived ahead of 'The Hitman'. They would also be training in the gym today. Two of the American men, Karl Dargan and Rock Allen, are fighting on Saturday in Atlantic City.
Billy Graham arrived last, I don’t think he likes all the pre-fight media hype, and didn’t look too keen on getting into the ring as it was surrounded by photographers!
Ricky and Matthew both got into the ring. Ricky was wearing a sweat suit and t-shirts. Both men began to shadow-box around the ring until Billy joined them, then Matthew looked in great form as he worked the pads with Billy. More...
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By Boxing Press September 5th, 2007 All Boxing Photos
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing
“Nigerian Nightmare” reports to camp a full eight weeks before his October 6 title challenge. The hungry tiger has waited so long for this meal that he is already sharpening his fangs, months before the kill.
Mandatory #1 Heavyweight challenger Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter has jumped through so many of boxing’s circus hoops and waited so long to pounce on a heavyweight champion that he is already preparing diligently for the hunt of his dreams. Finally scheduled to challenge WBC King Oleg Maskaev on October 6 at Madison Square Garden, Peter began training a full eight weeks in advance of his big day. More...
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By Boxing Press January 20th, 2007 All Boxing Photos
***Massive Boxing Weigh-in Gallery***
Click for larger image © Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing
During a wildly exciting weigh-in at the Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Ricky Hatton promised the assembled 800 strong throng of vocal British fans that he will bring two more world titles back to England after Saturday night’s fight.
Hatton scaled one pound inside the 140lbs (10stone) limit while defending IBF champion Juan Urango – looking muscular and powerful - hit 140lbs on the button. In a break with tradition, the weigh-in was held in the middle of the casino floor and hundreds and hundreds of British fans were on hand to cheer their fighter. More...
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By Boxing Press December 1st, 2006 All Boxing Photos
Click for larger image © Tom casino / Showtime Boxing
Miguel Cotto weighed 146 pounds. Antonio Margarito, Joshua Clottey and Carlos Quintana each tipped the scales at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
Cotto faces Quintana for the vacant WBA welterweight title and Margarito defends his WBO 147-pound belt against Clottey Saturday on SHOWTIME (9 p.m., ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
The Margarito-Clottey 12-rounder will open the telecast, followed by Cotto-Quintana. Top Rank, Inc., in association with Northeast Promotions, will promote the twinbill from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
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