‘Impact Boxing’

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Friday night, at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a fightnight which would headline three title fights and a title eliminator.

In a packed venue, local boxer Scott Lawton was welcomed by his army of supporters.

Lawton faced Armenian-born Leva Kirakosyan of France, for the vacant European Super-Featherweight Title but, sadly, it was to be a short night for the likeable man from Stoke.

Despite the big height difference (he towers over his opponent) – Lawton enters the ring as the underdog against big hitting Kirakosyan.

In the opening forty seconds of round one, Kirakosyan ‘shoots-out’ a right that lands to the face of Lawton and he falls to the canvas. He gets up quickly and smiles – but looks unsteady. Kirakosyan goes straight at him and Lawton tries to keep away from the Armenians advances – using the expanse of this larger ring. More...

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Yesterday at Hatton Health & Fitness Gym in Hyde, England, boxers gathered for the official weigh-in ahead of tomorrow nights 11 bout fightcard at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent. Hosted by Hatton Promotions – the weigh-in saw two boxers over the weight limit.

The two ‘Stoke’ title fight weigh-ins went without a hitch with both Scott Lawton and stablemate Chris Edwards looking relaxed and confident.

Scott Lawton v Leva Kirakosyan
12 x 3 European Super-Featherweight Title

Lawton: 9st 3lb/ 129lb
Kirakosyan: 9st 3lb 6oz/129.5lb More...

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© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

Yesterday at Impact Boxing Gym, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a press conference ahead of Friday fightnight at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

Media gathered as headliners Scott Lawton and Chris Edwards were introduced to their opponents.

Ex-English Lightweight titlist Lawton – enjoying having the press conference in his own gym – was clearly excited about Friday. He faces Armenian-born Leva Kirakosyan of France, for the vacant European Super-Featherweight Title. Kirakosyan is a former owner of the belt.

Stable-mate Chris Edwards was also looking forward to his clash against Abmerk Shindjuu of Namibia for the vacant Commonwealth Flyweight title. Edwards previously wore the British and Commonwealth crowns while Shindju held the domestic Namibian title. More...

Last night at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England, IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N'dou and challenger Matthew Hatton fought to a draw.

38 year old N'dou hadn't been able to spar during training camp due to a cut suffered earlier and inactivity since his title winning effort in July against Phillip N'dou showed up as a lack of offense the early rounds.

Hatton went on the attack in response to N'dou's reticence but the 28 year old Manchester man wasn't able to land anything of significance. More...

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© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

Yesterday at Hatton Health & Fitness Centre in Hyde, England, Hatton Promotions hosted the official weigh-in ahead of this evening's fight night staged at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

It was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the smart new surroundings of the Hatton 'centre', where Hatton would weigh-in alongside N'Dou for the IBO welterweight title.

Hatton stepped up to the scales first - weighing in at 147 lb followed by N'Dou, who tipped the scales at 145 lb.

Both men were quiet as they posed for the usual 'face-off' photographs. More...

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Ricky Hatton's younger brother, Matthew Hatton, takes on former IBF light welter titleholder Lovemore N’dou tonight at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England for the IBO welterweight title.

The last us Brits would have seen of both of these fighters would have been on the undercard of the Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano fight in May of last year.

N’dou fought IBF light welter champ at the time Paul Malignaggi in a rematch, losing via a split decision while Hatton faced Craig Watson for the Commonwealth welter title, losing via a unanimous decision.

Since that loss, Hatton has had four fights, one of them being Ted Bami, another, South African hardman and older brother Ricky's former victim Ben Tackie. More...

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Today, Hatton Promotions held a press conference about their upcoming show on Friday, November 13 at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke.

Headlining the bill is the IBO welterweight title bout between champion Lovemore N'Dou and challenger Mathew Hatton.

On hand at the press conference were Matthew and his brother, former light welter world champion Ricky Hatton along with Hatton Promotions partner Gareth Williams, matchmaker Richard Poxon and Impact Boxing's Scott Lawton. More...

Hatton Promotions has a limited number of tickets available for the upcoming Lovemore N'dou vs. Matthew Hatton clash on Friday, November 13.At stake is N'dou's IBO welterweight title and the bout will take place at Fenton Manor Sports Complexin Stoke, England. More...

Hatton Promotions would like to quell any rumours that the fight between Matthew Hatton and Lovemore N’Dou, scheduled for Fenton Manor in Stoke, England on November 13, has been postponed.

It has wrongly been reported on the internet and indeed in Boxing News that the fight might be off due to a cut to Lovemore. More...

On Friday, November 13, Matthew Hatton will challenge for the IBO Welterweight title against seasoned South African Lovemore N'Dou at Stoke's Fenton Manor.

Matthew will top the show being promoted by older brother and boxing star Ricky 'Hitman' Hatton MBE. More...

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Saturday night at the Kings Hall in Stoke, England, ‘Impact Boxing’ hosted a fight night featuring six contests and headlined by lightweight Scott Lawton.

A characterful venue -The Kings Hall boasts a large stage at one end, an upstairs galleried section and a beautiful ornate arched ceiling. A good crowd filled the hall on what turned out to be a warm evening.

First to fight was Omar Gumati of Chester as he faced Peter ’Desperate’ Dunn of Pontefract in a six round middleweight contest. Dunn put up a good effort but took the count in round five and had a welcome break in round six while his gum-shield was retrieved. Gumati wins by points 60-54 and improves to 7-4-1 (2).

Popular Jimmy Doherty of Stoke faced Tye Williams of Dewsbury, in a six round light middleweight contest. Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ was looking to get back on the winning streak after his defeat to Dale Miles last time out. More...

The pugulistic arts return to Stoke’s Kings Hall on 13th September courtesy of local promoters Impact Boxing who are hosting their latest event at the venue. The evening’s proceedings will include seven scheduled bouts with local lads Scott Lawton and Scott Miller headlining once again.

Miller now successful in his first five starts in the professional ring has so far disposed of three of his opponents within the distance, the latest being Ade Adewole in the second round at Trentham Gardens in June. Consequently, Miller is fast becoming a firm favourite with the Kings Hall crowd and is already being tipped for honours in the sport. More...

Boxing returns to Trentham Gardens next Friday for the first time since December 1999 when local promoters Impact Boxing host a three fight card at the venue.

Local light welterweight Gary Reid will now headline the event when he challenges holder Graeme Higginson for the British Masters light welterweight title over ten rounds. More...

Following a twelve month absence from the ring, Stokeʼs Danny Johnston will fight twice within three weeks. He will contest the International Masters Title at light middleweight against Birminghamʼs Terry Adams at Trentham Gardens on June 6 but will prepare with a four round warm-up contest against veteran Peter Dunn at the Kings Hall, Stoke on May 17. More...

Impact Boxing will host their next evening of professional boxing at Stokeʼs Kings Hall on May 17, their biggest bill to date. In total, eight bouts are scheduled to take place on the night.

Opponents have yet to be confirmed but four local lads will step through the ropes together with a further four from Impactʼs partner stable in Chester. More...