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Hennessy Boxing: Darren Barker Looking For Super Six Of His Own

By Boxing Press November 26th, 2009 All Press Releases

Unbeaten middleweight “Dazzling” Darren Barker admits he’s been casting an envious eye towards the Super Middleweight division and the exciting new Super Six World Boxing Classic.

Barker’s stable mate and reigning WBC Champ Carl Froch is one of the “Super Six” battling it out for Super Middleweight superiority and Barker says it’s a tournament that excites him as a boxer and a boxing fan. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Elcock Claims British Title Birmingham Bound

By Boxing Press November 26th, 2009 All Press Releases

Wayne Elcock is determined to be reunited with an old friend this weekend; his prized Lonsdale belt. The 35-year-old held the British title for a period of 18 months up until losing it to Birmingham rival Matthew Macklin earlier this year but he’s determined to take repossession of his old belt this weekend when he meets “Dazzling” Darren Barker for the vacant title at the Brentwood Centre. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: David Barnes Ready To Reclaim Glory At Prizefighter

By Boxing Press November 25th, 2009 All Press Releases

David Barnes is ready to resurect his boxing career after a hand injury nearly forced him out of the sport.

Barnes, 28, is one of eight British fighters aiming to win £32,000 by winning next week's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights. A former British Champion at both welterweight and light-welterweight, Barnes has not been in the ring since injury forced him to relinquish his light-welterweight title last winter.

"I broke my hand in my title victory over Barry Morrison but two weeks before my next defence (against Colin Lynes) I broke it again," said Barnes. "I've lost my belt out of the ring twice and it's been so frustrating as I'm undefeated as a British Champion.

"It was a very bad injury and the doctors told me I hadn't rested it enough when it happened again. That's why I've not been in a rush to get back in the ring otherwise it would've gone again. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: “Buzzsaw”, “Boogaloo” Ready To Sparkle

By Boxing Press November 25th, 2009 All Press Releases

The British Middleweight title will be up for grabs at the Brentwood Centre in Essex this weekend when Commonwealth Champ Darren Barker aims to add the Lonsdale belt to his list of honours while Birmingham’s Wayne Elcock looks to regain his old title.

The Hennessy Sports event is live on ITV4 and the undercard will see a host of emerging young talent with their own title ambitions including Barker’s gym mates, Bradley “Buzzsaw” Evans and Bobby “Boogaloo” Ward. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Prospect “Superbad” Barnes 100% Dedicated

By Boxing Press November 25th, 2009 All Press Releases

Unbeaten Sheffield prospect Steve “Superbad” Barnes will be hoping for an early night when he features on the undercard of the Darren Barker – Wayne Elcock British Middleweight title showdown at the Brentwood Centre this Saturday night.

The Sheffield teenager has so far scored a hat trick of wins in the pro game and will look to extend his perfect record at the weekend when he takes on Pavel Senkovs. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Trainer Sims Has Five Boxers In Action Saturday Night

By Boxing Press November 24th, 2009 All Press Releases

Essex trainer Tony Sims is likely to be the busiest man in boxing on Saturday night with no fewer than five of his boxers in action at the Brentwood Centre including headliner “Dazzling” Darren Barker.

The Barnet man tops the bill as he faces Birmingham’s Wayne Elcock for the British Middleweight title on a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Ex-World Champ Rees Gets Bami At Prizefighter Light Welter

By Boxing Press November 21st, 2009 All Press Releases

Former WBA Champion Gavin Rees will take on ex-European title holder Ted Bami in the quarter-finals of Prizefighter Light-Welterweights. More...

 

 

British Boxing: Elcock Trainer Confident In Upcoming Barker Title Fight

By Boxing Press November 20th, 2009 All Press Releases

Darren Barker might be a Chelsea fan but if Wayne Elcock’s trainer is to be believed then he’s definitely not the special one.

Veteran Birmingham fight figure Paddy Lynch says he’s seen enough of Barker to form the opinion that he won’t stand in the way of Elcock regaining his British Middleweight crown when they clash at the Brentwood Centre on November 28. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Jr To Perform Prizefighter Draw

By Boxing Press November 19th, 2009 All Press Releases

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will perform the draw for Prizefighter Light Welterweights.

Mayweather, widely regarded as the greatest fighter on the planet and the World pound for pound Champion, will be shown on Friday making the draw for the next Prizefighter event.

He will become another boxing legend to become involved in Prizefighter after Mike Tyson, Ricky Hatton and Chris Eubank, who have all performed draws in the past.

No boxers will be seeded for the draw so anyone could face anyone. It could lead to a number of mouth-watering fights as the competitors include some of the biggest British names in the division. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Morrison Out, Jones In For Light Welter Prizefighter Tourney

By Boxing Press November 18th, 2009 All Press Releases

Talented Welsh prospect Barrie Jones gets his Prizefighter chance after Barry Morrison has had to withdraw due to a viral infection.

Jones, 24, a former British Welterweight Championship contender, will be fighting for the £32,000 top prize in Prizefighter Light-Welterweights next month. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Cadman Returns To Ring After Three Year Hiatus

By Boxing Press November 18th, 2009 All Press Releases

Waltham Abbey boxer Daniel Cadman returns to the ring later this month for the first time in almost three years when he fights on the undercard of the Darren Barker – Wayne Elcock British Middleweight title fight at the Brentwood Centre on November 28.

The former Repton amateur turned pro in 2003 and won 11 of his 14 outings before his career seemed to come to a halt. However the man known as “Mr. Slick” is back in the gym and determined to make good on his undoubted potential starting with a win at the Brentwood Centre. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Colin Lynes Intent On Winning Prizefighter

By Boxing Press November 12th, 2009 All Press Releases


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Colin Lynes may look a bit bleary-eyed in next month's Prizefighter but he will have a good excuse.

His wife Kelly is due to give birth just days before Colin will be taking part in Barry Hearn's latest Prizefighter event, the first ever light-welterweights competition. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Barker Meets Elcock For British Title Nov 28

By Boxing Press October 31st, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated middleweight “Dazzling” Darren Barker will finally get the chance to add the British title to his Commonwealth crown next month when he meets former champ, Wayne “Mad Dog” Elcock for the vacant British title.

The two men will clash live on ITV4 in the headline bout on a Hennessy Sports event at the Brentwood Centre in Essex on Saturday, November 28th. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Light Welterweights Launched

By Boxing Press October 28th, 2009 All Press Releases


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Next month's English Light-Welterweight Championship contest between Michael Grant and Steve Williams could lead to the winner securing a Prizefighter spot.

Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn will invite the winner of the clash on November 6, which will be held in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland on the undercard of Paul McCloskey's clash with Souleymane M'baye for the European title, into December's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Light Welterweight December 4 In London

By Boxing Press October 21st, 2009 All Press Releases

Prizefighter is back and returns with the first ever light welterweight event.

Some of the biggest names in the division will be competing in Prizefighter Light Welterweights, including former World, European and British Champions.

Ex-WBA Champion Gavin Rees is among the eight, as are Ted Bami, Jason Cook and Colin Lynes, who have all held European belts.

Former British title holders David Barnes, Barry Morrison and Young Mutley will also be vying for the £32,000 winner’s prize, while Southern Area Champion Lee Purdy completes a strong line-up. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Ward Set For Saturday Night Boogaloo

By Boxing Press September 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

Bobby “Boogaloo” Ward admits that sibling rivalry is driving him to succeed in the pro ranks. Ward is the oldest of three boxing brothers and the first of them to turn professional.

The 22-year-old from Romford will have his third pro fight at the Watford Colosseum on Saturday night when he meets Steve Gethin, a veteran of 62 pro fights who himself comes from a family of boxing brothers. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Purdy Gets McDonagh Rematch

By Boxing Press September 2nd, 2009 All Press Releases

Lee “Lights Out” Purdy is planning to live up to his name this weekend and avenge the sole defeat of his career by knocking out Peter McDonagh.

The two men clash at the Watford Colosseum on Saturday night with the vacant Southern Area Welterweight title on the line in a rematch of their thrilling encounter from last December. More...

 

 

McIntosh and Cleverly go head to head

By Boxing Press July 16th, 2009 All Press Releases

Unbeaten duo Danny McIntosh and Nathan Cleverly will come face to face tomorrow (1pm at the York Hall) to weigh in ahead of their British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title showdown at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday night.

The double title clash headlines the Hennessy Sports event with ITV4’s coverage of the Big Fight Live starting at 8pm and running until 11pm. The undercard includes former British and European Lightweight champion Jon Thaxton in an intriguing clash with Tom Glover while unbeaten Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury makes his seventh pro appearance on the undercard. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Cinderella Man Glover Looking To Knock Off Thaxton

By Boxing Press July 15th, 2009 All Press Releases

Unlikely title contender Tom Glover believes his fairytale story can continue by taking the scalp of former British and European Lightweight champ Jon Thaxton in London this weekend.

The two clash on Saturday night (July 18th) at the York Hall, Bethnal Green in the chief supporting contest to the British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title showdown between undefeated duo Danny McIntosh and Nathan Cleverly. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Can Cleverly Become The New Prince Of Wales?

By Boxing Press June 28th, 2009 All Press Releases

Nathan Cleverly is confident that he can fill the void in Welsh boxing left by the retirement of Joe Calzaghe.

Cleverly, the reigning Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Champ, will look to add the British title to his resume when he clashes with Danny McIntosh in London next month. More...

 


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