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Today, at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in the city of Manchester, England, media gathered for the official Press Conference ahead of the David Haye v Audley Harrison Heavyweight bout in which Haye defends his WBA Heavyweight Title for a second time.

The Champion - Haye of Bermondsey, London, faces Harrison who – though born in London – now resides in California, USA.

Todays press conference was packed with media. Haye and Harrison were joined at the top table by Adam Booth (Hayes trainer), Adam Smith (Sky Broadcaster/ Commentator), Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Sports) and Shadeed Suluki (Harrisons trainer).

The fight - billed as ‘Best of Enemies’ - reiterates there’s clearly no love lost between Haye and Harrison and as questioning got under way – there developed a little ‘row’ between the two men (!) More...

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Yesterday at Impact Boxing Gym, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a press conference ahead of Friday fightnight at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

Media gathered as headliners Scott Lawton and Chris Edwards were introduced to their opponents.

Ex-English Lightweight titlist Lawton – enjoying having the press conference in his own gym – was clearly excited about Friday. He faces Armenian-born Leva Kirakosyan of France, for the vacant European Super-Featherweight Title. Kirakosyan is a former owner of the belt.

Stable-mate Chris Edwards was also looking forward to his clash against Abmerk Shindjuu of Namibia for the vacant Commonwealth Flyweight title. Edwards previously wore the British and Commonwealth crowns while Shindju held the domestic Namibian title. More...

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Today at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a head-to-head final press conference for Matthew Hatton and Lovemore N’Dou.

In a Hatton promoted fight night this Friday the 13th, Australian resident N’Duo will defend his IBO Welterweight title for the first time when he meet ‘Magic' Matthew Hatton, having defeated fellow native South African Phillip N'Dou in July for the vacant belt.

Present on top table today were British and Commonwealth light middle titlist Anthony Small, ex-British featherweight champ Andy Morris Jnr, former WBU and English featherweight strapholder Derry Mathews, Matthew Hatton, former world light welter champion Richard Hatton MBE, Hatton Promotions CEO Gareth Lewis, Lovemore N’Dou, ex-English lightweight titlist Scott Lawton and Contender Season 3 contestant, cruiserweight Akinyemi Laleye. More...

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Today (Thursday) at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, media came together for the official press conference ahead of Saturdays' 'HomeComing' Fightnight. Hosted by Frank Maloney, the press conference saw Ricky Hatton, Juan Lazcano, Paulie Malignaggi, Lovemore N’Dou, Matthew Hatton and Craig Watson all at the same table! That in itself was quite a spectacle!

The full report on that press conference will be on the site tomorrow. More...

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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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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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This week at the media center, well-liked Marco Antonio Barrera answered questions from the press. With help from a translator, here are Barrera’s thought’s on Mayweather and Hatton: More...

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Today was cooler and a bit overcast in the city of Las Vegas, but there was nothing dull about the atmosphere in the MGM today as Ricky Hatton and his team spent time with radio broadcasters and the world's media. Ricky, Billy Graham, Kerry Kayes and Roger Mayweather all took turns to sit at each of the radio desks that were set up in the media center.

Billy Graham then spoke from the raised top table as members of the press questioned him. More...

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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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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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Tuesday saw the 'Grand Arrival' of Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

It was a beautiful morning boasting temperatures of 68 degrees and the atmosphere outside the MGM's lobby was full of excitement and anticipation as hundreds of fans packed around the front entrance and inside the foyer awaiting the 2 men to arrive.

First to arrive (in a limo I think) was Golden Boy - Oscar de la Hoya, looking calm as usual - De La Hoya looked to be enjoying the occasion. More...

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Saddoboxing.com was in attendance as five division world champion "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather addresses members of the media at the MGM Grand Garden Arena where he will face Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton this coming Saturday night in "UNDEFEATED!" for the WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight championship live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Transcript, Photos and Audio Interview Stream Below....

Press: Do you love him / hate him? (Ricky)

FM: I Love my job……I don’t hate anybody…my mother taught me not to hate anybody….this is my job, my job is to go out there and box.

FM: He makes a lot of mistakes

FM manager: How many fights has he sold out here in the U.S ?

FM: None! More...

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Hear what David Haye had to say about his boxing future in this post fight audio stream, after his sensational win over Jean Marc-Mormeck at the Palais des Sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois, France. More...

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It was a beautiful sunny morning in Nottingham earlier this week as SaddoBoxing attended the press conference for the upcoming Carl Froch and Robin Reid clash ahead of this Friday's fightnight at the Ice Arena in Nottingham, England.

Hennessy Promotions hosted the event at the very smart Alea Casino in Nottingham.

The top-table consisted of British Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch, his trainer Robert McKracken and promoter Mick Hennessy along with ex- WBC World Champion Robin Reid, WBU Welterweight Champion Michael Jennings (on behalf of Reid's trainer Brian Hughes) and a member of Team Reid. More...

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Walking up to the big old buildings in Denton – you’d never guess it was home to one of the greatest boxing trainers – Billy “The Preacher” Graham, or that a Boxing World Champion was training inside for the fight of his life.

Strolling through Kerry Kayes’s “Betta Bodies’ Gym, muscular guys were working out on the many fitness machines spanning the length of the gym. When I walked through to Billys “place’ – “The Preacher” greeted me and we chatted about iguana’s, of all things! Knowing that Billy was a keen reptile-fan, I was disappointed not to see any pets in the office. More...