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SaddoBoxing spoke to former British bantamweight champion Gary Davies of St. Helens, England this morning. Davies, 27, lost his title to ex-European champ Ian Napa of Hackney, London, two weeks ago and is still clearly upset at the decision.

“I am using the loss to spur me on!”, exclaimed Davies, who shot to prominence in December, 2008 by stopping former British bantam champ Martin Power before winning the vacant title by finishing off Matthew Edmonds in the seventh this past April.

Disappointed at some of the post-fight reports that indicated Napa was a clear winner, Davies is keen for a re-match to prove he can beat the ‘Dappa one’. More...

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Friday night at the Bolton Arena in Bolton, England, Frank Maloney promoted a fight night headlined by three title bouts, billed as ‘War of the Roses’.

Salford boxer Jamie Moore faced Ryan Rhodes of Sheffield for the European light middleweight title, St.Helens boxer Gary Davies made the first defence of his British bantamweight title against Londoner Ian Napa and Stoke‘s Chris Edwards made his second defence of the British flyweight title against Mongolian-born Shinny Bayaar.

Jamie Moore (Salford) v Ryan Rhodes (Sheffield)
12 x 3 European Light Middleweight Title

Reigning European champion Moore starts off busy from the first bell, keeping former two-time British light middleweight champion Rhodes on the back foot. Rhodes - having the shorter reach - just misses his target a few times with sweeping shots.

Moore dominates from centre of ring, while Rhodes struggles to settle in to this first round. The Sheffield man goes for the body of ‘Mooresy’ but Moore looks determined, ploughing through with more punches - landing a hard shot which rocks Rhodes’ head from side to side. More...

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SaddoBoxing spoke to Gary Davies this morning after he suffered the loss of his British bantamweight title on points to Ian Napa last night at the Bolton Arena in Bolton, England.

An obviously disappointed Davies said, “I thought I’d won it. I know I won the first four rounds definitely. I thought it was close but I was busier and I wanted it more”.

Davies lost out on points to Napa, who gets the British bantamweight belt for a second time having relinquished it earlier this year after capturing the European crown.

But Davies revealed that on Wednesday he’d had a crash on his motorcycle and was in hospital till 3 am Thursday morning. The St. Helens based man suffered cuts and bruises, a swollen knee, glass in his hand and a sore leg, but was determined he would not let it stop him from making the fight. “I didn’t want to let anybody down,” he said. More...

It was the rare domestic bout with far reaching and possibly world level implications last night at Bolton Arena in Bolton, England and the European light middle title clash between champion Jamie Moore and Ryan Rhodes lived up to all expectations.

Southpaw Moore took the initiative in the early going, advancing on his older opponent and scoring with single shots that caught the normally fleet-footed switch-hitter.

Rhodes handled the pressure and punches well as he began to get the timing of Moore's efforts and answer back with return fire.

As the first few rounds began to develop into the middle frames, the action began to heat up with both men enjoying success but Moore continued to control the action, adding energy sapping body shots to his mix of offense. More...

Promoter Frank Maloney is preparing to travel east and west early next month to get Jamie Moore a shot at the WBC light-middleweight title.

The Salford star (32-3) first has to come through a European light-middleweight title defence against fellow southpaw Ryan Rhodes (42-4), which doubles up as a WBC title eliminator. More...

David Price will tackle German opponent Liridon Memishi when he makes his second professional appearance on Friday, 16th Oct.

It will be the 6ft 8in Liverpool heavyweight's first fight under Frank Maloney's promotional banner and takes place at Sunderland's Seaburn Centre.

The 26-year-old Olympic bronze medallist has had just one professional fight since switching codes - a three round stoppage of Dave Ingleby in March. More...

Chris Edwards will risk his British flyweight title against Mongolian warrior Shinny Bayaar on next month's bumper Bolton Arena bill.

The October 23 card is topped by Jamie Moore, who defends his European light-middleweight title against Ryan Rhodes in a 12 rounder that is also a WBC world title eliminator. More...

The winner of next month's domestic battle of the year between Jamie Moore and Ryan Rhodes will be on the verge of a world title.

Not only will Moore's European light middleweight title be on the line, but the WBC has granted the fight eliminator status for Sergio Martinez's world crown. More...

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It was a full house last night at the packed Brentwood Centre in Essex, England for the Frank Maloney promoted Fightnight headlined by the eagerly awaited contest between John McDermott and Tyson Fury.

The night was billed as ‘Colossal’ with McDermott defending his English Heavyweight title against younger, less experienced Fury.

The atmosphere inside the Brentwood Centre was fantasti ! And dancing along to his entrance music - ‘Tonight’s gonna be a good night’ - Fury, as usual, was clearly enjoying the attention.

Unlike his opponent - a mean looking ‘Big Bad John’ McDermott - who ‘plodded’ down the stairway to the ring. More...

The tension between John McDermott and rival Tyson Fury was tremendous yesterday at the weigh-in between the two heavyweights, who clash tonight at Brentwood Centre in Essex.

At stake is McDermott's English heavyweight title but many are looking at this bout as a manner of judging the future viability of undefeated prospect Fury's career.

At the weigh-in, McDermott looked to be the fittest of his career and was clearly furious at his towering antagonist, who had waged a typical pre-fight campaign of trash talking. More...

In support of the much awaited John McDermott vs. Tyson Fury English heavyweight title fight this Friday, September 11, promoter Frank Maloney presents a competitive undercard at Brentwood Centre in Essex.

Topping off the support card is former British light middleweight champion Gary Woolcombe, 27-2 (10), who meets experienced ex-European title challenger Roman Dzuman, 23-7-1 (10), over ten rounds. More...

The Bickley, Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, Kent, England BR7 5NP will host the weigh-in between English heavyweight champion John McDermott and challenger Tyson Fury.

The venue is 200 yards from Chislehurst train station. Turn left on leaving the station and walk down the hill. The Bickley is on your right hand side. More...

Bragging rights in the travelling community will be at stake when John McDermott risks his English heavyweight crown against Tyson Fury.

The feuding boxers meet in the grudge fight of 2009 at Brentwood Centre on Friday with the venue close to a 2000 seat sell-out.

Manchester's Fury (7-0) hails from a famous bare-knuckle fighting gypsy family, while McDermott, who lost his last two fights in British championship wars against Danny Williams, also comes from a travelling background. More...

Unfortunately, today's John McDermott vs. Tyson Fury press conference has been cancelled.

This is because Fury has refused to attend the head-to-head, despite the efforts of promoter Frank Maloney.

Maloney who promotes the fight at Brentwood Centre this Friday, September 4 said: "I am very disappointed with the attitude of Fury and his promoter Mick Hennessy. I have lodged a complaint with the British Boxing Board of Control. More...

Streaking flyweight prospect Ashley Sexton gets his first shot at the big time on Friday, September 11 at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England.

The lightning quick Cheshunt stylist faces seasoned performer Andy Bell for the vacant English belt in a contest that also serves as an eliminator for the British title.

The pair are on the undercard of the hotly anticipated main event between English heavyweight champion John McDermott and hard-hitting challenger Tyson Fury. More...

Newly minted British bantamweight champion Gary Davies gets the chance to prove his recent run of success is anything but luck when he defends his belt on Friday, September 11 at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England.

But the 26 year old slugger will be tested at the highest level when he is faced with the comeback of former European champion Ian Napa. More...

Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury has hit back at promoter Frank Maloney ahead of his English title clash with John McDermott in Brentwood on September 11th.

Fury has knocked out all 7 of his professional opponents to date and he’s promising to do the same to McDermott and prove to Maloney that he’s much more than a “rent a quote motor mouth.” More...

Frank Maloney has lashed out at rent-a-quote motormouth Tyson Fury.

FTM promoted John McDermott defends his English heavyweight title against the unbeaten pretender at the Brentwood Centre on Friday, September 11.

Fury, unbeaten in seven fights has criticised the quality of heavyweight boxing on Maloney bills, but the promoter reckons the mouthy Mancunian must be suffering from amnesia. More...

John McDermot will now defend his English heavyweight title against unbeaten hope Tyson Fury the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England on Friday, September 11.

The clash of the titans had been due to take place at Crystal Palace in London, but logistical problems has meant a venue switch much to the delight of Horndon's McDermott

'Big John' will now be scrapping against his Mancunian challenger just a few miles from his home and is banking on large support. More...

Tyson Fury has caused quite a stir since turning professional in December, as the Manchester based novice has benefited from an unprecedented amount of press releases showcasing his brash and ultra-confident viewpoints.

The towering 21 year old has pointed to his string of victories over hand-picked opposition as proof that he is indeed the self-proclaimed savior of heavyweight boxing in Britain. More...