Boxing In Britain: Lenny Daws vs. Barry Morrison II

By Jane Warburton September 21st, 2009 All Ringside Boxing

**With Slideshow**

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London's Lenny Daws lost the British light welter title to Motherwell, Scotland's Barry Morrison when they met in 2007 but with both boxers having very similar ‘stats’ - the rematch at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday night proved to be another closely matched contest.

It was a good first round with both men targeting the head, but keeping a high guard. Daws continued with the head-shots in the second frame while Morrison throws a few body punches with one straying a bit low in the second half of the round.

Daws lands a right, followed by a left to the head in the closing half minute but Morrison immediately replies with a left to the body. Morrison swings out a left glove but it doesn’t reach it’s target in the closing seconds.

Both men trade punches in the first half minute of round three and Morrison goes for shots to head then body, in sharp contrast to his opponent as Daws hasn’t thrown body shots yet. More...

Boxing In Britain: Friday Night Results

By Ricky Jones September 19th, 2009 All Boxing Results

It was a good Friday night at the fights all across Britain and we kick things off at historic York Hall in London's Bethnal Green.

Light welters Lenny Daws and Barry Morrison tangled in a rematch for the vacant British title and Daws managed to reverse his 2007 loss to the Scot.

Last time out Morrison squeaked out a split decision to lift the British crown but this time Daws took it away from the judges and knocked out his rival at 1:30 of the tenth frame to capture the vacant domestic belt.

Daws wins his fifth bout on the bounce to go to 20-1-1 (8), while Morrison drops to 17-4-1 (7), suffering the first stoppage loss of his career. More...

Booth Targeting British Champion Haskins

By Boxing Press April 7th, 2009 All Press Releases

Jason Booth is one of the most decorated lighter weight fighters over the last decade on the British boxing scene, and "2 Smooth" has his eye on yet another belt to add to his impressive collection.

The 31 year old Commonwealth bantam champion will drop down to super flyweight and challenge reigning British titlist Lee Haskins at the Indoor Sports Centre in Leigh, England on Friday, April 17 in the chief support bout to the Matthew Marsh vs. Mark Moran British super bantam title main event. More...

Moran vs. Marsh For British Title April 17

By Boxing Press April 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

Mark Moran is prepared to walk through a wall of fire to win the British title.

The former amateur star will get that chance when he faces reigning British super bantam champ Matthew Marsh on Friday, April 17 at the Indoor Sports Centre in Leigh, England.

27 year old Moran, 11-0-1 (3), has been preparing for this moment since turning pro in 2003 and only the drive to one day compete for the British title sustained his ambition during his three year hiatus from the ring between 2004 and 2007. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Moran Will Make His Mark At Home

By Boxing Press January 15th, 2009 All Press Releases

Frank Maloney has won the purse bids for Matthew Marsh's British super bantamweight title defence against Liverpool's Mark Moran. His bid in excess of £31,600 [$46,000 USD] means Moran, 11-0-1, who Maloney co-promotes with VIP Promotions, will have crucial home advantage.

The eagerly awaited clash between Britain's top 8st 10lb [122 lb] fighters will take place at Leigh Indoor Sports Centre on Friday, April 17. More...

British Boxing: Marsh Retains Title Against Dean At York Hall

By Ricky Jones November 22nd, 2008 All Boxing Results

British Super Bantamweight Champion Matthew Marsh was in action again last night and met a familiar foe at London's historic York Hall.

The 26 year old West Ham man met Thetford battler Rocky Dean for the third time over the last two years and once again walked away the winner.

But, as was the case in their previous clashes, it wasn't easy as Dean pushed the British Champion all the way, giving it his all for the twelve rounds before losing a close majority decision on the cards: 114-114, 116-113 and 16-112.

Marsh moves to 11-1 (1), winning his third bout on the trot since suffering a stoppage loss for the WBU Featherweight title to Derry Matthews last year.

Dean drops to 14-10-2 (4) but will likely get another domestic title shot in the near future based on his good performances against Marsh.

On the undercard, Norwich's Sam Sexton, 11-1 (4), captured his fourth consecutive victory with a sixth round TKO of Southampton based Irishman Colin Kenna, 16-9-2 (7), to secure the vacant Southern Area Heavyweight title.

Also in the winner's circle at York Hall were light middles Eddie Corcoran and Grant Skehill, super feather Vinny Mitchell and super middle veteran Tony Randell, who KO'd prospect Tariq Quaddas in the third of a scheduled four rounder.

VIP Boxing: Mark Moran A Step Away From British Title

By Boxing Press October 23rd, 2008 All Press Releases

Mark Moran is just one fight away from a shot at British Super Bantamweight champion, Matthew Marsh.
The popular scouser puts it all on the line when he risks his English crown against former British title holder Esham Pickering, 33-7, at Robin Hood Arena in Wigan, England on November 7. More...

Boxing Result: Marsh Upsets Pickering To Take British Title

By Jane Warburton June 28th, 2008 All Boxing Results

Last night at the characterful York Hall, Bethnal Green in London, England, Esham Pickering and Matthew Marsh slugged it out for the British Super Bantamweight title on a Hennessy Sports promoted fight night.

The champion Pickering was looking to win the Lonsdale Belt outright as he defended it a second time - this time to younger, less experienced opponent in the 25 year old Marsh.

On home-ground, Marsh, from West Ham, was wearing his usual claret and blue trunks. ‘Brown Sugar’ Pickering was sporting a skin-head haircut bearing a bleached blonde raised logo of "Jordan".

The contest gets off to a fast start and Marsh is keen to impress - getting straight to work on Pickering and looks to have taken the first round.

Pickering is under pressure in the opening minute of round two as Marsh unloads a number of shots backing, the champion onto the ropes. Using combinations and body-punches, Marsh looks to over-power Pickering, who sees out the end of the tough round.

Pickering leaves himself wide-open in round three, getting caught with more shots from his younger opponent. Marsh keeps focussed while adopting a ‘tight’ defence. There’s a ‘nick’ under the left eye of Pickering. More...

Pickering Set To Clash With Marsh For British Super Bantam Boxing Belt

By Jane Warburton June 26th, 2008 All Boxing Previews

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This Friday night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, England, Esham Pickering puts his British Super Bantamweight title at risk against Matthew Marsh.

In a Hennessy Sports promoted fight night, thirty one year old ʽBrown Sugarʼ Pickering of Newark, Nottinghamshire, makes his second defence of the title against the lesser-experienced, younger, Marsh of Sidcup. More...

Hennessy Sports Boxing: Pickering “I’m still Britain’s No 1!”

By Boxing Press June 26th, 2008 All Press Releases

Esham Pickering is warning challenger Matthew Marsh not to underestimate him ahead of their British Super Bantamweight title fight at the York Hall in Bethnal Green in London on Friday, June 27, 2008.

Former European and Commonwealth Champion Pickering, of Newark, defends his British title against Marsh, of Welling, on what promises to be a thrilling Hennessy Sports show in association with GoldenPalace.net at the home of British boxing with Sky Sports televising the action live. More...

Hennessy Boxing: Quality Undercard Supports Pickering vs. Marsh This Friday

By Boxing Press June 25th, 2008 All Press Releases

John O’Donnell continues on the comeback trail as part of a talented and exciting bill at the York Hall in Bethnal Green this Friday, June 27, 2008.

Top of the Hennessy Sports in association with Golden Palace bill is the British Super Bantamweight title fight between Esham Pickering of Newark and Matthew Marsh of Welling and there is plenty of quality on display before the main event featuring London boxers. More...

British Boxing: Lightning Ready To Strike As Daws Targets Mutu

By Boxing Press June 24th, 2008 All Press Releases

Lenny Daws believes he will deserve another crack at the British title if he beats experienced Frenchman Mihaita Mutu at the York Hall this Friday, June 27, 2008.

The Hennessy Sports light welterweight is chief support on the same excitement packed bill as British super bantamweight champion Esham Pickering versus Matthew Marsh, which Sky Sports will televise live. More...

Hennessy Boxing: Pickering vs. Marsh Heating Up In London!

By Boxing Press June 24th, 2008 All Press Releases

As their British Super Bantamweight title fight looms, reigning champion Esham Pickering and challenger Matthew Marsh will come together for the final time before hostilities commence when the rivals have their weigh-in on Thursday in London's East End.

Two-time British Champion Pickering, 33-6 (13), has also held the European and Commonwealth titles at super bantam but the 31 year old "Brown Sugar" from Newark is looking to solidify his domestic standing before trying to reacquire his former honours. More...

British Super Bantamweight Title Fight: Esham Pickering vs Matthew Marsh

By Boxing Press June 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

Esham Pickering feels he has a point to prove when he defends his British Super-Bantamweight Title against Matthew Marsh at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday 27th June 2008.

Pickering (Newark) will make his second defence of the British crown on a Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.net after stopping Sean Hughes in the ninth round in January. More...