It has now been almost two weeks since the Closing Ceremony brought down the curtain on the London Olympics. The venues are being either tidied up for the Paralympics or returned to their traditional usage such as Lord’s for the final test between England and South Africa.

The overall postmortem’s of Team GB’s performance at the Olympics, which saw 29 Gold medals, the highest ever haul since the 1908 games, which were also held in London, has started.

While the rowing team delivered the usual amounts of success under the excellent system headed by the German Head Coach Jurgen Grobler, Britain topped the medals table at the regatta, which was located at Eton Dorney, and the cycling team, led by Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins, continued to built on their success on track and road.

But it is the boxing squad that got the headlines in the morning newspapers. The boxing squad of 10 also matched the expectation that was placed up on it.

The success that the GB Performance Squad achieved may have not have attracted much overall headline success in the mainstream press until Nicola Adams and Anthony Joshua served the two golds, but to many a boxing observer the overall success it is not a surprise.

The foundations for the success were built in Beijing back in 2008 when James DeGale delivered gold at Middleweight for the first time since Chris Finnegan in Mexico City back in 1968, and bronze medals for David Price and Tony Jefferies respectively, and respectable performances from Joe Murray and Khalid Yafai, amongst others. More...

World Boxing Federation Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer (12-0, 7 KOs) is all set for her fourth title defense on September 7 at the RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle in Muelheim, Germany when she takes on Dominican challenger Yahaira Hernandez.

One of the youngest world champions in the game, 22-year-old Hammer won the WBF title in February 2011 against Hungarian Diana Kiss, and has since impressively defended her crown by defeating Sweden’s Super Welterweight World Champion Maria Lindberg, American Vashon Living and South African Champion Julie Tshabalala.

On September 7 she will be looking to put a stamp on her dominance of the middleweight division, in front of 4000 spectators, less than 50 kilometers from her hometown Dortmund. More...

Lee Purdy says he intends to break into the World scene after landing a shot at the IBF International welterweight title against unbeaten Argentine Gumersindo Carrasco on the ‘London Calling’ bill at Alexandra Palace in north London on Saturday September 8, live on Sky Sports.

With high knockout percentages both men promise to provide fireworks in their chief support bout to Tony Bellew’s mouth-watering clash against Edison Miranda on an action-packed fight night with five titles up for grabs.

English champion Purdy had been preparing for a title defence before grabbing the chance to fight for the belt that Kell Brook relinquished for his stablemate to reach for the World stage, and the 25 year old is determined to take out the Argentine who comes to London with a big reputation and an impressive record of 13 KOs from 16 wins. More...

Two of the top up-and-coming American-based heavyweights - both from the Goossen Tutor stable - will appear in a non-televised undercard bout on "Ward vs. Dawson: World Champions: Made In America" on Saturday, September 8, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. and live on HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m., ET/PT.

Thirty-one year-old Philadelphian Malik Scott (34-0, 11 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line against once-beaten Bowie Tupou (26-1, 16 KOs), 30, of Los Angeles, in a bout where the winner stands to move up in the world heavyweight rankings.

"It's very unusual to match fighters, especially heavyweights, with a combined 60 victories and only one loss against one another when it's not for the world championship or televised on a major network," offered Dan Goossen, promoter of both fighters. "Our goal was simple though, have compelling bouts underneath more compelling bouts."

After posting 32 straight wins to start his pro career, Scott sustained a biceps injury. The arduous recovery - along with reevaluating his career - kept him out of the ring for nearly four years. The time away from fighting convinced Malik to utilize his size, strength and speed more toward his offensive skills once he stepped back into the ring. More...

This weekend there will be three World Boxing Association Title fight in three different locations. One of them will be 160-lbs title Unification starred by Felix Sturm from Germany.

Other title WBA fights will be between Gennady Golovkyn and Grzegorz Proksa, in New York; and in Osaka Teooarith Kokietgym will fight Nobuo Nashiro.

The battle between Sturm and the IBF Champion Daniel Geale, will be at Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

WBA Middleweight Super Champion, Felix Sturm, has a record of 37 wins, two loses and two draws. He has knocked out 16 opponents, while the IBF champion has a record of 27-1, 15 Ko’s. More...

Undefeated power puncher and Team Puerto Rico member, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet, Jr. (8-0, 7 KOs) will be seeing action off TV this Saturday, September 1, against journeyman, Bryan Abraham (6-13-2, 6 KOs).

The fight will be taking place at the Turning Point Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. The feature bout of the evening will be between WBA Middleweight Champion, Gennady Golovkin (23-0, 20 KOs) facing off against Grzegorz Proksa (28-1, 21 KOs).

"I know my opponent is ambidextrous, and he's also a heavy puncher but the crowd can expect a lot of action on my part because I don't like running," said Maysonet, who is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, Warriors Boxing and Universal Promotions. More...

On this Friday, August 31, Universal Promotions in conjunction with Gary Shaw Productions and DiBella Entertainment will be presenting the "Night of Champions", fightcard which will take place at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum in Carolina, PR.

In the feature fight of the evening, Thomas Dulorme (15-0, 12 KOs) will be facing off against Dominican Yoryi Estrella (10-7, 7 KOs) in a bout scheduled for 10-rounds at the welterweight division.

"We are ready and eager to fight this Friday," said Dulorme, the undefeated fighter, who is promoted Universal Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and DiBella Entertainment.

"Yoryi Estrella is a great strong fighter and I hope we bring a toe to toe action packed fight, because the fans are paying for the tickets", said Dulorme. More...

Reports have emerged from the Southern Hemisphere that New Zealand All Black rugby star and occasional boxer Sonny Bill Williams is rumoured to have signed a contract to fight the veteran South African Heavyweight Francois Botha.

The 26 year old All Black star, who is currently playing rugby in Japan for the Top League rugby union team Panasonic Wild Knights, located in the city of Ota, who were All Japan Champions in 2008.

Williams, who turned professional back in 2009, describes his boxing career as good off season training for Rugby as he has an agreement with the New Zealand Rugby Union to box.

He's had five professional bouts and clinched the New Zealand Heavyweight title in just his fifth professional bout. If this fight is confirmed, Williams will face, without doubt, his toughest opponent in the form of the 43 year "White Buffalo", Botha.

Botha, who turned professional back in 1990 in Johannesburg, defeating fellow countryman Johan Zyl in just one round, will provide a tough test for Williams despite being losing three of his last four fights, all by knockout, and most recently against Carlos Takam for the WBO Africa title in Saint Denis France. More...

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that they have signed a two-year deal to be the principal boxing promoter on Sky Sports.

Matchroom Boxing will stage 20 shows in both seasons with the first event of the new deal taking place on September 8 at the Alexandra Palace in north London as Tony Bellew’s clash with Edison Miranda in ‘London Calling’ tops a huge bill with five title fights.

Hearn says that the big night of action at Ally Pally is just the first in a series of shows that will have viewers on the edge of their seats over the next two years, with five stellar shows already lined up before December. More...

The highly anticipated world title clash between middleweight stars Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is to be screened live and exclusive in the UK and Ireland on Primetime, Channel 498 on Sky.

The bout will see two of the world’s very best, in their prime fighters, finally face off against each other at the Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas on Saturday September 15th, in a grudge match that is set to have boxing enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.

Chavez Jr, the undefeated and current WBC middleweight champion, will put his title on the line against a boxer recognised as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

Both have been vocal in the build up ahead of the fight, with an exchange of verbal tirades, proving there is no love lost between the pair, with Martinez vowing that a knockout is on the cards.

“I’m totally convinced I can knock him out – I don’t see a different ending to this fight,” said the Argentine. “Chavez will hit the canvas, he will be sitting in his corner, or with the doctor or the referee stopping the fight. There’s no other outcome,” he said. More...

Carl Froch will defend his IBF super middleweight title against IBF number six Yusaf Mack at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham on November 17, live on Sky Sports.

Froch became a three-time World Champion with a stunning fifth round KO of Lucian Bute to claim the belt at the same venue in May and returns to fight Mack, the Philadelphian World title challenger who will enter the lion’s den aiming to cause an upset.

‘Mack Attack’ challenged Tavoris Cloud for the IBF light heavyweight title last June and recorded an impressive win over Omar Sheika in April, dominating the man who challenged Joe Calzaghe and Jeff Lacy in World title bouts to take the USBA light heavyweight title with a wide points decision.

It’s the first time Froch has fought back-to-back fights at his hometown fortress since 2008 and The Cobra is ready to put on a show for his loyal faithful. More...

Lee Purdy will face unbeaten Gumersindo Carrasco for the IBF International welterweight title at Alexandra Palace on north London on September 8 live on Sky Sports – after Darren Barker has been forced out of the bill through injury.

Former British champ Purdy faces the Argentine Latino champion, who has a formidable 13 KOs from his 16 victories, and the two 25 year olds will take a huge step in their careers if they can land the title that Kell Brook has relinquished to give his stablemate a golden opportunity.

Purdy’s title bout becomes the chief support clash to Tony Bellew’s mouth-watering clash with Edison Miranda after Barker damaged tendons in his arm in a sparring session and unfortunately for the 30 year old, he has been advised that he will be unable to train again for a month.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for Lee and it promises to be a great fight against Carrasco, who brings a great knockout record to London,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. More...

Earlier today, WBA middleweight super champion Felix Sturm and his IBF counterpart Daniel Geale came face-to-face at the final press conference for their Saturday night unification fight at the KoenigPilsener-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Both fighters displayed confidence but also respect for their opponent. “I’ve been dreaming about this fight for many, many years”, Sturm told the assembled media.

“Now I’m here and my dream is coming true. I will do my best to impose my tactics on him and make him pay for his mistakes. He is a great fighter but I’m quite sure that I’ll win on Saturday night.”

“I love fighting over here”, a seemingly relaxed Geale offered to the press. “He is one of the best fighters in the world but I’m sure that I can and will beat him.” More...

Gary Shaw Productions signs light-middleweight prospect Francisco Santana (13-3-1, 6 KOs) to a promotional contract with the hopes that the Santa Barbra Calif., native can work his way up the rankings.

"Santana is a very popular fighter in his region and he brings an exciting style to the ring every time he gets in there," said Shaw.

"The Chumash Casino is his home and we plan on showcasing him on all of our shows there. I know he has the talent to take his career to the next level and I'm looking forward to his development with Gary Shaw Productions."

Upon winning his first nine fights, Santana looks to continue his success in the second half of his career. After a few bumps in the road, his sole focus is on staying in shape and winning fights. More...

At the fifth annual “Fallon Fights: Rural Rumble ‘12” Oscar and Santos “Titos” Vasquez scored impressive wins. Presented by the City of Fallon, Nevada “The Oasis of Nevada”, and Let’s Get It On Promotions, “Fallon Fights” again delivered exciting boxing action on Saturday night.

Junior flyweight Titos Vasquez scored his first professional win over a game Richard Hernandez. The 2012 Olympic alternate forced the action while Hernandez attempted to counter. All three judges scored the fight 40-36.

The elder Vasquez brother, Oscar, earned his third professional win against Edwin Reyes in a six-round junior flyweight bout. This was Oscar’s first fight at 108 lbs, but losing the extra weight had no effect on his ability. More...