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Friday night, at the Velodrome in Manchester, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a fight night which would prove to be an all-action bill culminating in another war from returning Mancunian, Michael Brodie.

Billed as ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’, the fight card consisted of seven contests. Encircled by the indoor cycling track, the ring looked impressive with its lighting ‘rig’ and plasma screens.

The main and last fight of the night was well worth the wait! After a break of four years, former featherweight champion Michael Brodie made his come-back last night in spectacular style.

Who could forget the Brodie v. Injin Chi WBA title fights in 2003 and 2004? Last night's fight was in true Brodie-style - another bloody war. More...

After another successful Show at Altrincham Leisure Centre, Hatton Promotions are bringing boxing back to the Manchester Velodrome in what promises to be another fast paced night of boxing featuring Michael Brodie, David Barnes, Andy Morris, Rhys Roberts, Joe Murray, Craig Watson, Scott Lawton, Kieran Maher and Alex Dilmaghani.

Top of the Bill, Michael Brodie, returns to the ring after a 4 year absence in his first fight back since he announced his retirement, which came after challenging Scott Harrison for the WBO Featherweight Title back in 2005. More...

Newly crowned Commonwealth Welterweight Champion John O’Donnell believes he can follow stablemate Carl Froch all the way to a world title.

O’Donnell lifted the Commonwealth title at the York Hall on Saturday night in front of the ITV cameras after a twelve round thriller to take the belt from defending champion, Craig Watson. More...

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Last night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, Hennessy Sports hosted a fight night headlined by Manchester boxer Craig 'The Hammer' Watson's defence of the Commonwealth Welterweight title against John O’Donnell of Shepherds Bush.

Watson hadn't fought since his impressive win over Mathew Hatton at the Manchester City Stadium 11 months ago and with a change of promoter - it would be interesting to see how he looked against O'Donnell, who boasted a 20 win and 1 loss record.

Watson looked confident as he waited to fight and as the bell rang to signal the first round, he almost runs across to O’Donnell - launching himself at his opponent as if he’d was ready to explode into action! More...

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Welterweight John O'Donnell is the new Commonwealth Champion after dethroning Craig Watson in a riveting all-southpaw clash last night at London's historic York Hall.

As expected, Watson was on fire in the opening frame, pushing O'Donnell back but was unable to steamroll the lanky 23 year old from Shepherd's Bush. More...

Commonwealth Welter Champion Craig Watson puts his belt at risk for the second time as he meets challenger John O'Donnell at London's famed York Hall tonight.

Although Watson at 13-2 (4) doesn't have a record on paper to match the bigger numbers of O'Donnell at 20-1 (9), it is indeed the Manchester southpaw that has the greater experience.

As an amateur, Watson made waves by flooring future Olympic hero and professional sensation Amir Khan and the 26 year old was thrown in tough as a young pro, facing the likes of John Fewkes, Michael Lomax and Robert Lloyd Taylor by the time he'd been in his tenth contest.

Having only lost a close decision to Fewkes as a light welter, Watson went up to welter and shocked reigning Commonwealth king Ali Nuumbembe in a brutal and bloody battle in December, 2007 that was stopped in the ninth when Nuumbembe's cuts became too severe. More...

Newly crowned Irish Welterweight champ Stephen Haughian takes to the ring at the York Hall in London this weekend on the undercard to the Commonwealth title clash between Craig Watson and John O’Donnell.

The Lurgan man takes on Drew Cambell on the Hennessy Sports promotion, which is being televised on ITV4 from 7:45. Should he come through his own fight unscathed, Haughian will be a very interested spectator for the main event as he looks to press his claims for a shot at the winner. More...

Boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper is predicting that heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury could have a big future ahead of him. Fury has his fifth pro fight in London on Saturday night when he takes on “Magic” Matthew Ellis live on ITV4 from 7:45pm.

The fight is part of a Hennessy Sports event which is headlined by the eagerly anticipated Commonwealth Welterweight title clash between Craig Watson and John O’Donnell. More...

Former world featherweight champ Barry McGuigan is tipping John O’Donnell to take the Commonwealth Welterweight title from Craig Watson in London tomorrow night.

McGuigan will be providing expert analysis from ringside for the eagerly anticipated clash which is live on ITV4 from 7.45pm. More...

“Magic” Matthew Ellis believes that heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury is biting off more than he can chew by tackling the experienced Blackpool man in just his fifth pro fight in London this weekend.

The two men clash at the York Hall on Saturday night live on ITV4 on a Hennessy Sports event as part of the undercard to the John O’Donnell vs. Craig Watson Commonwealth title fight. More...

John O’Donnell believes that Craig Watson is trying to talk himself up ahead of their Commonwealth Welterweight title showdown in London this weekend.

The two men go head to head in a top quality Commonwealth title matchup at the York Hall on Saturday night on a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4. More...

Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury will look to make it 5 straight wins this Saturday when he takes on “Magic” Matthew Ellis at the York Hall, Bethnal Green in London.

The 6 foot 8 and a half inch 20-year-old has despatched his first four professional opponents inside the distance but with just 6 defeats in 27 pro fights of his own Ellis represents an excellent test for Fury. More...

George Hillyard wants to put 18 months of frustration behind him and gain revenge in the process by beating Tyan Booth at the York Hall on April 11.

The Canning Town crowd pleaser has only had one fight in the last 18 months but a chance to avenge a 2006 points defeat to Booth should prove the perfect re-launch pad. More...

Peter McDonagh believes that his topsy turvy career is back on the rise ahead of his English Light Welterweight title clash with Lenny Daws at the York Hall, London on April 11.

The bout is the chief support to the eagerly awaited Commonwealth title decider between John O’Donnell and Craig Watson on a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4. McDonagh however expects to steal the show just as he did on his last appearance on ITV4 in December. More...

Having brought over 300 supporters to his last outing at the York Hall, Wembley’s Steve O’Meara is expecting his fans to come out in their droves once again for his next bout at the famous London fight venue on April 11.

O’Meara is unbeaten in six pro fights and he will be hoping for lucky number 7 in London’s East End next month when he features on the undercard of the eagerly anticipated Craig Watson vs. John O’Donnell Commonwealth title fight. More...

Tyson Fury has offered David Price a chance to settle their differences in a professional ring. Undefeated heavyweight sensation Fury is set for his fifth pro fight at London’s York Hall on April 11 and he wants Price to be in the opposite corner.

Fury has already racked up four stoppage wins from his first four outings, having only turned professional last December. The Hennessy Sports promoted fighter will be looking to make it five next month on ITV4 on the undercard to the Craig Watson vs. John O’Donnell Commonwealth title fight. More...

With a successful pro debut behind him, 2008 ABA featherweight champ Bradley Evans believes he’s on the road to title contention in the paid ranks.

The Royston man impressed when he made his pro bow in Norwich last month and he’s back in action at the York Hall on April 11, the scene of last year’s ABA finals success. More...

Lenny Daws is predicting that Peter McDonagh will be in for a nasty surprise when they clash for the English Light Welterweight title on a Hennessy Sports show at the York Hall on April 11.

McDonagh has said that he believes Daws is struggling to boil down to Light Welterweight ahead of their title clash which will be shown live on ITV4 as the chief support to the eagerly anticipated Commonwealth Welterweight title match up between John O’Donnell and Craig Watson. More...

Craig Watson is determined to make boxing fans sit up and take notice by knocking out John O’Donnell when they contest the Commonwealth Welterweight title in London next month.

The two clash in front of the ITV4 cameras on a Hennessy Sports show at the York Hall on April 11 and Watson is forecasting an early night. More...

John O’Donnell says he’s ready to make a real statement by ripping the Commonwealth Welterweight title from Craig Watson at the York Hall, London on April 11.

The 23-year-old from Shepherds Bush is relishing his all southpaw clash with Watson and believes it’s the fight that will propel his career to the next level. More...