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Sunday afternoon, VIP Boxing / Steve Wood promoted an eleven-bout fight-card which would headline Alex Matvienko’s defence of his British Masters Light-Middleweight Title. Held at the DeVere Whites Hotel – Reebok Stadium, Bolton, there was a ‘lively’ crowd awaiting the all-action bill.

Alex Matvienko v Geraint Harvey (Mountain Ash, Wales)
10 x 3 British Masters Light-Middleweight Championship

After a worrying start when Matvienko seemed to have trouble settling in and Harvey had come to ‘have a go’ – the ‘One Man Riot’ from Bolton concentrated on shots to the body.

The fifth round saw him sink some punishing body-shots that sapped the energy of the Welshman. Sustaining an injury to the ribs – Harvey was unable to continue and retired at the end of the fifth frame. More...

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Last night at the Floral Hall in Southport, England, Steve Wood of VIP Promotions presented a fight night which would feature six thrilling contests.

The venue is sited in a lovely location - right alongside Marine Lake in the coastal town of Southport - in the Northwest of England and was hosting its first boxing event since 1934. Even more surprising is that it was a warm, sunny day - with no rain!

Boxing commenced with a four round light middleweight contest between Chris ‘Johno’ Johnson of Manchester and Geraint Harvey of Pontypridd, Wales. But it was a nightmare for the home-corner as Johnson is on the canvas in the first round. Looking stunned by the knockdown - Johnson digs in to see it out to the end of the round.

The second frame sees the southpaw regain some composure as he throws lefts and rights at the head of the Welshman, but Harvey was motivated and had Johno down in the third frame again. Getting up for the count, the Mancunian looked dazed and referee Mark Lyson called a halt to the contest. More...

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On Sunday afternoon, boxing fans were treated to a full fight card of nine contests which included the British Masters Light Middleweight Championship. Promoted by Steve Wood's V.I.P Promotions, the event at De Vere Whites Hotel in Bolton, England, was a rousing success.

The main event saw local man Alex Matvienko face Jon Musgrave of Barnsley for the vacant British Masters Light Middleweight title.

Matvienko, the 'One Man Riot’, looked better this time out - using both left and right punches with success, while Musgrave concentrated on the long left straights.

Matvienko wins on points 98-93 to take the title, improving his record to 14 wins (4 by KO) 1 loss. More...

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Promoter Steve Wood put on a great fight night on Saturday at The Tower in Blackpool, England, featuring some of the best up and coming talent in the North-West.

Light middleweight Nick Quigley outpointed opponent Jimmy Briggs in a six round contest, winning his professional debut.

Super flyweight Kieron Farrell also enjoyed a victorious debut by stopping Gary Shiels in the third frame of a scheduled four.

The big boys went at it during a four rounder at cruiserweight with Matthew Askin winning his second bout against no losses by outpointing Nick Okoth. More...

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On Sunday afternoon, Steve Wood of VIP Promotions hosted a seven fight bill at the newly built Leigh Sports Centre in Lancashire, England.

Top of the bill saw Thomas "Tommy" McDonagh of Manchester face Jason "The Rocket" Rushton of Doncaster in a six round light middleweight contest. It was a good first round for taller McDonagh, who had Rushton under pressure in the opener, but McDonagh seemed to get frustrated as the contest wore on and didn't look happy between rounds.

Both men waited for their opponent to throw a punch - McDonagh the straight right and Rushton the left. But, it was a good 60-54 points win for "Storm Boy" McDonagh, who improves to 32-1-3 (6).

There was the usual big following for super middleweight Martin Murray of St. Helens as he came up against Joseph Sovijus of Slovakia. But it was a short night's work for the man from Merseyside as he scored a first round knockout over the Slovakian, notching up his ninth win, three by KO. More...