Matchroom Boxing: Corbett Aiming For Prizefighter Destiny

By Boxing Press April 29th, 2009 All Press Releases

Darren Corbett believes he is destined to become Prizefighter Cruiserweights Champion.

Corbett, 36, is one of eight fighters competing in the next phase of Barry Hearn's hugely popular Prizefighter Series on Tuesday, May 19.

The event, which will be screened live on Sky Sports, comes from the Earls Court in London and tickets are selling fast. More...

Former European Champ Dunstan Continues Comeback At Prizefighter Tourney

By Boxing Press April 29th, 2009 All Press Releases

Terry Dunstan's return to the square ring continues with a spot on the much coveted Prizefighter Series.

On May 19, Dunstan, 20-2 (12), will join Matchroom Sports and a host of seasoned cruiserweight veterans, including Dean Francis, Bruce Scott and John Keaton, to fight for the Prizefighter title at Earls Court in London.

With a purse of 25k, the competition is expected to be fierce, making the tournament a can't miss opportunity. More...

Cruiserweight Prizefighter Press Conference Livened Up By Ex-Boxing Champion Bruce Scott

By Boxing Press April 17th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, along with six of his fellow seven contestants in the May 19 Cruiserweight Prizefighter tournament scheduled for Earl's Court, attended a press conference held by the promoter of the series, Barry Hearn, aboard HMS Belfast moored on the River Thames in London. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Lineup Announced

By Boxing Press April 17th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Barry Hearn’s Prizefighter returns next month and the latest competition promises to be the best yet.

Eight cruiserweights will be battling for the £25,000 top prize in the thrilling all-in-one-night tournament, which will be held at the Earls Court, London, on Tuesday, May 19.

The contenders have between them won two European belts, four Commonwealth championships and six British titles in the strongest looking line-up so far.

A press conference was held on the HMS Belfast on the River Thames and Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn is expecting fireworks next month.

“There are a lot of big names in this and I’ve enjoyed watching these guys careers over the last five, ten and 15 years," said Hearn, who has promoted more than 500 boxing shows.

“Boxing in some ways has lost its way and gone a bit stale. Prizefighter tries to turn the situation around by making it very easy to understand. Eight great fighters, eight former champions coming together for seven fights in one night. More...

British Boxing: Bruce Scott Makes Comeback For Prizefighter Tournament

By Boxing Press April 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Hackney based Jamaican cruiserweight Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, 27-9 (18), returns to the ring on May 19, 2009 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, after a three year sabbatical from the sport. More...