Boxing In Britain: Burns, McAllister, Arthur Win In Scotland

By Ricky Jones June 20th, 2009 All Boxing Results

The action last night in the UK took place on two shows north of the border at Glasgow and Aberdeen.

At Glasgow's Bellahouston Sports Centre, Coatbridge stylist Ricky Burns retained his Commonwealth crown with a convincing victory over Belfast's Kevin O'Hara.

The 26 year old sharpshooter improved to 27-2 (7), by posting a 117-110, 116-111 and 115-113 UD over O'Hara, 16-5 (5), and retained the Commonwealth for the third time.

Former WBO super feather titlist Alex Arthur, 27-2 (20), was also on the bill, making the return from a title loss to Nicky Cook a good one by rubbing out Mohamed Benbiou, 15-15 (8), in the first round. More...

Scottish Boxing Hero Lee McAllister Says “Bring On The English!”

By Boxing Press January 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Lee McAllister believes boxing away from his home in Aberdeen will bring out the best in him when he challenges John Murray for the British Lightweight title at the Robin Park Centre in Wigan on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

In a fight that will be shown live on ITV4, Murray, of Manchester, makes the first defence of his British title since beating fellow Hennessy Sports boxer Lee Meager in July. More...

Boxing Perspective: M.E.N Madness

By Matt Cotterell September 16th, 2008 All Boxing Articles

Same old, same old...

I can only draw one conclusion from watching Audley Harrison's ‘career’; the man likes upsetting us. Ever since striking gold in 2000, Harrison has subjected the boxing watching public to what can only be described as a fistic cure for insomnia.

The latest instalment in the lowlight that is Harrison’s career saw him labour to a ten round decision over Brazilian cruiserweight George Arias. It took all of ten seconds for the M.E.N crowd to turn on Harrison as a he once again picked and poked and grunted his way through another ‘fight’.

Arias tried to make a contest of things and his flurries of punches regularly landed on Harrison's chin and body, bringing cheers from an oddly behaved crowd. Harrison for his part did occasionally open up and let some leather fly, which prompted the commentary team to remark that at times Harrison looks world class.

In truth, the only thing world class about Harrison is his gob. "I got the win, still believe that I can win a world title, that guy went the distance with Johnny Nelson." Well, that changes everything then doesn’t it?

Raise me up with Power?

In the co-main event, ‘Amazing’ Alex Arthur surrendered his WBO Super Featherweight title he never actually won in the ring to Dagenham’s Nicky Cook. More...

Boxing In South Africa: Malinga Defeats Baloyi For Lightweight Title

By Wellington Amadulu August 10th, 2008 All Boxing Results

Park Station in Johannesburg, South Africa was the scene of a domestic lightweight title bout last night between reigning champion Amon Baloyi and challenger, Patrick Malinga.

Baloyi was the rather inexperienced Gauteng Provincial titlist when he shockingly KO'd long-time champion Irvin Buhlalu for the South African title three months ago and the local man had just 15 professional fights under his belt going into this first defense.

In stark contrast, challenger Malinga was the very picture of experience, having double the bouts of the champion and having shared the ring with such luminaries as Alex Arthur, Mzonke Fana, Isaac Hlatswayo among others.

In addition, Malinga's nickname of "The Hammer" had been well-earned as only one man over the lightweight's 15 victories since 1998 had survived the distance.

It was a mismatch from the start as Malinga had no trouble walking through Baloyi's best shots and the champion didn't have the footwork to keep the challenger at a distance.

The only thing that kept Baloyi in the game was a big heart and a chin that had to absorb a frightening amount of punishment from the heavy-handed Malinga. More...

Boxing Update: Joan Guzman Gunning For A Shot At Newly Minted WBO Lightweight Champ Nate Campbell

By Boxing Press May 15th, 2008 All Press Releases

Now that Joan Guzman has vacated his WBO 130 pound title, the undefeated Dominican-born speedster is looking for a challenge at the lightweight level.

“I think Nate Campbell would be a perfect opponent for me,” said Guzman, who is a two-division champion with a record of 28-0 with 17 knockouts. “Nobody wants to fight Nate at 135 pounds and no one wants to fight me at 130 pounds. So let’s just fight each other.” More...

Irate Joan Guzman Insists he is good and ready to fight Alex Arthur

By Boxing Press May 2nd, 2008 All Press Releases

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Lightweight Champion Joan Guzman doesn’t believe Scotland-native Alex Arthur, the interim champion, has the heart or desire to fight him for the full version of the title.

“I don’t understand what the hold up is,” said Guzman, who is promoted by San Diego-based Sycuan Ringside Promotions. “Forget everything you’ve heard or read from Arthur and his promoter about me having visa problems. It’s all a smoke screen. More...

WBO Boxing Champ Joan Guzman Gets Visa To Face Alex Arthur In Scotland

By Boxing Press April 26th, 2008 All Press Releases

WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Joan Guzman, 28-0 (17), has obtained a visa that will allow him to travel to Scotland to defend his title against interim champion and Scotland-native Alex Arthur.

“This was the last hurdle that we needed to clear before we could make our title defense,” Guzman said. “Now we’re just waiting on the new date.” More...

WBO Boxing Champion Joan Guzman Still On For Alex Arthur Fight In Scotland

By Boxing Press April 25th, 2008 All Press Releases

Contrary to information circulated on the internet, undefeated WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Joan Guzman, 28-0 (17), will travel to Scotland to defend his title against interim champion Alex Arthur.

Inaccurate reports across the internet have stated that Guzman has pulled out of his title fight against Arthur, 26-1 (19), which is currently scheduled for Saturday, May 3 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The highly anticipated fight, however, will likely be rescheduled. More...