Matchroom Boxing: McKenzie Shocks Competition To Win Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 20th, 2009 All Boxing Results

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Ovill McKenzie has won the Prizefighter Cruiserweights title after an exciting night of knockdowns and shocks.

Former Commonwealth Champion McKenzie defeated John Keeton on points in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at the Earl’s Court in London to scoop the £25,000 top prize.

Every one of the eight fighters in the line-up had fought or held either a European, Commonwealth or British belt and it promised to be the best Prizefighter event so far. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Steeds Heaviest Man At Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 19th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Former heavyweight Micky Steeds is the heaviest contender in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night Prizefighter tournament.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in the knockout event tonight at the Earl's Court in London where the last man standing earns £25,000. More...

Boxing Trainer John Rooney Jr Goes On Record About Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 18th, 2009 All Press Releases

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John Rooney Jnr. head coach and owner of the World Famous Gleason’s Gym London near Tower Bridge, spoke out on the upcoming Prizefighter 7 - The Cruiserweights, which takes place at Earl’s Court on Tuesday May 19th, and the chances of his charge, former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, being victorious and pocketing the top prize of £25,000. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Scott Vows To KO Keeton Once Again

By Boxing Press May 16th, 2009 All Press Releases

Bruce Scott has vowed to knockout John Keeton for the third time in his professional career during Tuesday’s Prizefighter Cruiserweights competition.

The pair are two of the eight contenders in Barry Hearn’s latest televised all-in-one-night Prizefighter tournament at the Earl’s Court, London, where the winner collects £25,000. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Draw Announced

By Boxing Press May 15th, 2009 All Press Releases

The draw for Prizefighter Cruiserweights has been made and some old scores could be settled on Tuesday, May 19.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night tournament at the Earl's Court in London where the last man standing earns £25,000.

Four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final will be staged inside an action-packed three hours, with each contest lasting no more than three rounds. More...

Former Boxing Champion Scott Ready For Third Bout With Keeton

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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The southern area seismic centres are going to have to shut down this coming Tuesday as former WBU International, Commonwealth and British Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott learned that his first opponent in the Prizefighter Cruiserweight tournament is Sheffield’s John ‘Buster’ Keeton. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Draw Held Today in London

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

The draw for the latest event in the thrilling Prizefighter Series will take place on Thursda, May 14.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night tournament on Tuesday, May 19 at the Earls Court in London. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Micky Steeds Plans To Sweep Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Micky Steeds expects to become Prizefighter Cruiserweights Champion on Tuesday, May 19 and will then demand a rematch with British title holder Rob Norton. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Krence Out, McKenzie In For Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Ovill McKenzie has been handed a surprise opportunity to win £25,000 in the next Prizefighter competition.

McKenzie, 29, will be fighting in the Prizefighter Cruiserweights event at the Earls Court in London on Tuesday, May 19 after Mark Krence withdrew due to injury. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Dean Francis Fights For His Future At Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 7th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Dean Francis believes he is fighting for his boxing future in the next Prizefighter tournament.

Francis, 35, is one of eight cruiserweights 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.

Francis, an ex-European Champion at super-middleweight and former British and Commonwealth title holder at light-heavyweight, insists he will quit the sport if he underperforms. More...

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...

Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne, Marchiano To Weigh In Today In Dublin

By Boxing Press July 11th, 2008 All Press Releases

Bernard Dunne and Damian David Marchiano will come head to head for the first time in Dublin at 1pm today, Friday, July 11, to weigh in for this Saturday's Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium.

Also on the scales will be the combatants in a pair of Irish title fights on the card. Jim "The Pink Panther" Rock returns in a historic bid to become a four weight Irish Champion against Jonjo Finnegan while Andrew Murray will look to rip the Irish Lightweight title away from Peter McDonagh.

Also featured on the undercard is the return of Belfast puncher, Darren Corbett and Dublin natives Oisin Fagan, Ian Tims and Eugene Heagney. More...

Brian Peters Boxing: Magnificent Seven Set For Summer Sizzler July 12 In Dublin

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

The Best of the Fighting Irish are set to showcase their talents at Dublin’s National Stadium on July 12 on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Magnificent Seven of Bernard Dunne, Matthew Macklin, Andrew Murray, Oisin Fagan, Darren Corbett, Ian Tims and Keith Cresham will see action on what should prove a hot summers night of boxing at the National Stadium.

Dunne will headline the card in an International 10 round contest as he looks to take another step towards a world title shot. The Dubliner rebounded from last years European title defeat in Castlebar last month shedding the ring rust with a comprehensive win over former World Champion, Felix Machado. More...