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...

Four years ago, Ian Napa lost a trio of high profile bouts in England and many thought his career was all but finished at age 27.

But the pint-sized dynamo lost those contests by slim, and in some cases controversial, margins and by 2007, "Dappa" found himself in a European bantamweight title challenge.

Napa pushed reigning champion Simone Maludrottu hard, but, despite promoter Frank Maloney securing home advantage in Essex, it wasn't enough and the Hackney wizard again went home empty-handed. 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...

Undefeated heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury says he’s counting down the days to his first title fight, an English title showdown with “Big Bad” John McDermott on September 11th.

The 6 foot 9 inch heavyweight sensation is undefeated in seven pro fights with all wins coming via knockout and he’s determined to maintain that perfect KO streak against McDermott. More...

On Friday, September 11, 2009 Frank Maloney Promotions return to kick off the new boxing season with a bang at The Brentwood Centre in Essex, England.

Topping the bill is a massive heavyweight collision between English champion John McDermott and headline grabbing giant Tyson Fury.

In what could turn out to be the fight of the year, seasoned vet McDermott, 25-5 (16), puts his belt at risk against surging goliath Fury, 7-0 (7), who has laid waste to all put before him during a young yet very explosive career. More...

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Friday night at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, Matchroom Sports presented an all-action fight card headlined by the British Bantamweight title clash between St. Helens boxer Gary Davies and Matthew Edmonds of Newport, Wales.

Davies gets straight to work in the opening minute of the first round - keeping busy, but staying calm.He makes full use of long-reaching shots with a four inch reach advantage over his Welsh opponent.

Round two sees Edmonds start to settle in - landing the right jab to the face of Davies, who looks undeterred. At the end of the round - Davies gives a satisfied nod as he walks confidently back to his corner.

In round three, Edmonds lands a notable left to the face of Davies, who must have ‘felt’ it, but looks unfazed. It’s a better round for Edmonds. More...

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Friday night at the Newham Leisure Centre in the East End of London, England, Frank Maloney hosted a fight night headlined by Ian ‘Dappa’ Napa’s first defence of the European Bantamweight title against Algerian born Frenchman Malik Bouziane.

The taller Bouziane received good support from supporters who had travelled over to see him, but he looked serious as he waited in the ring for his opponent.

The champion entered the ring wearing trademark black shades, flanked by trainer Brian Lawrence and Napa’s two belts, the European and Lonsdale, held aloft.

Bouziane comes out and straight away throws the first punch. Keeping busy with the left jab - Bouziane looks sharp. Napa dips low to target the body of his French-Algerian opponent. More...

European super bantam champion Ian Napa will put his title belt at risk tonight at Newham Leisure Centre in London, England a day after voluntarily giving up the British crown.

Napa, 18-6 (1), has big plans to improve upon his world ranked status and has moved above taking the domestic level fights needed to retain the British title.

But before Napa can even think about facing world class opposition at bantamweight, the Hackney whirlwind must meet the challenge posed by former French champion Malik Bouziane tonight in Newham.

Bouziane, 10-1 (1), is one of the Continent's best kept secrets, an Algerian residing in France who possesses impeccable amateur credentials and genuine skill that is sure to give Napa a stern test this evening.

Promoter Frank Maloney has stacked the undercard tonight in support of Napa as there are two very difficult matchups for two of his up and coming prospects.

Lightweight Henry Castle, 19-4 (11), is on the hunt for a domestic title opportunity but before that can happen, the Salisbury slugger must stifle the comeback hopes of former British super featherweight champion Carl Johanneson, 27-4 (19), in a dangerous eight round affair. More...

Two of the most promising heavyweight prospects in Britain will be in action this Friday, March 20 on the undercard of the Ian Napa vs. Malik Bouzaine European bantamweight title fight show at Newham Leisure Centre in London.

Larry Olubamiwo and Tom Dallas both turned professional last year with promoter Frank Maloney and have each hammered their way to perfect records after three bouts. More...

Ian Napa believes he is now making up for lost time after wasting his early professional years.

The East London stylist fights on his doorstep at Newham Leisure Centre on March 20 when he makes the first defence of his European bantamweight title against Frenchman Malik Bouziane, 10-1. More...

European bantamweight champion Ian Napa returns to the ring on Friday, March 20 when the diminutive whirlwind headlines the upcoming Frank Maloney promotion at Newham Leisure Centre in London, England, facing former French titlist Malik Bouziane.

Standing just 5 feet 1 inches tall, Napa is routinely dwarfed by opponents but the Hackney man overcomes this disadvantage by weaving a tapestry of domination behind the use of masterful footwork, razor-sharp reflexes and a hard-nosed body attack that shocks rivals in its ferocity. More...