Boxing Weights: Bernard Dunne vs. Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym

By Boxing Press September 26th, 2009 All Press Releases

Brian Peters promotes a fight card tonight at The O2 in Dublin, Ireland, headlined by Bernard Dunne’s first defence of his WBA Super Bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from Thailand.

WBA Super Bantam Championship, 12 rounds
Bernard Dunne:121.5 lb
Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym: 122 lb More...

Boxing Perspective: Amir Khan - The Hunter Becomes The Hunted

By Nick Chamberlain August 6th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

On Saturday, July 18, Amir Khan fulfilled a promise he made to himself and the nation when he beat Andreas Kotelnik over 12 rounds to become WBA Light Welterweight Champion. The journey to get there was not easy; by the same token it was not that hard either.

With his record now standing at 21-1 (15), Khan has some notable scalps on his record as Kotelnik joins the list along with Marco Antonio Barrera, Oisin Fagan, and Michael Gomez. The latter two are not exactly world class, but both hard veterans of the ring, they know their crafts very well and are good on a domestic and inter-continental level.

Barrera was well past his best when they fought in March of this year and the fight was stopped, quite controversially, after Barrera was cut in the first, which effectively blinded him in one eye.

The controversy happened when the doctor stopped it in the fifth and it went to the scorecards. Had he stopped it in any point through rounds 1-4, then it would have been deemed a No-Contest. Khan looked to be in control of this fight, but if the Barrera is saying he couldn't see, then surely it's an unfair contest.

Andreas Kotelnik was a tough, well-schooled, technical and precise counter puncher. Khan did not give him the opportunity to get his own punches off though and did a great job of covering up or using his nifty movement to skip out of the way, he did this impressively for the full 12 rounds, even when Kotelnik pushed him in the 11th and 12th rounds as he knew he had to secure the knockout.

Khan has always had his doubters and fair share of critics, who were rather pleased with themselves after a young undefeated Colombian came along by the name of Breidis Prescott, and knocked Khan out in 54 seconds of the first round at the MEN Arena in September, 2008.

After that defeat and the change of trainer and camp, Khan says it was the best thing that could have happened to him as a boxer, and you have to agree as a day before Khan took the world title belt off Kotelnik, Prescott suffered his first loss to Miguel Vazquez. More...

Irish Boxing: Fagan Fought On Broken Leg Against Khan!

By Boxing Press March 11th, 2009 All Press Releases

The nightmare of his defeat to Amir Khan continues for Oisin Fagan as a planned appearance on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2 on March 21 has had to be scrapped.

Fagan suffered a broken leg in his defeat to Khan last December and despite having had his cast removed and returning to training, Fagan has been told he will not receive medical clearance in time to fight at The O2. More...

Boxing Result: Khan, Maccarinelli, Rogan Win In London

By Ricky Jones December 7th, 2008 All Boxing Videos

Amir Khan, 19-1 (15), made a good comeback last night as the 21 year old from Bolton finished off American based Irishman Oisin Fagan, 22-6 (13), in the second round to win the vacant WBA International Lightweight title.

Former WBO Cruiserweight Champ Enzo Maccarinelli, 29-2 (22), also returned from defeat to post a victory as the hard-hitting Welshman stopped heavyweight Matthew Ellis, 20-6-1 (9), in the second of a scheduled ten rounder.

Belfast heavyweight Martin Rogan, 11-0 (5), likely finished off the future career prospects of 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist Audley Harrison, 23-4 (17), posting a one point victory over "A Force" after ten rounds.

Light middle Anthony Small, 21-1 (15), made short work of Steve Conway, 34-12 (7), stopping the ex-IBO titlist in the second frame and ex-WBA Light Welter Champion Souleymane M'baye, 37-3-1 (21), posted a narrow one point victory over southpaw Barrie Jones, 15-3 (7), after eight rounds.

Boxing Preview Analysis: Carl Froch vs. Jean Pascal, Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan

By Lee Bellfield December 6th, 2008 All Boxing Previews

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As well as the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao mega matchup in Las Vegas, there's a big night of british action tonight.

In what could be the bout of the evening, Nottingham's Carl Froch has home advantage on his side when he faces tough Canadian Jean Pascal for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight title.

Froch is undefeated in 23 contests and Pascal is also undefeated, winning all 21 of his fights. Between them, both men have scored 33 knockouts.

For Froch, this has been a long road to his big chance. Often too good for his own future prospects, Froch ,now aged 31, has had to bide his time while rival Joe Calzaghe has had the limelight. With belts won at English, British and Commonwealth level, now is the chance for "The Cobra" to shine. More...

Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne, Marchiano To Weigh In Today In Dublin

By Boxing Press July 11th, 2008 All Press Releases

Bernard Dunne and Damian David Marchiano will come head to head for the first time in Dublin at 1pm today, Friday, July 11, to weigh in for this Saturday's Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium.

Also on the scales will be the combatants in a pair of Irish title fights on the card. Jim "The Pink Panther" Rock returns in a historic bid to become a four weight Irish Champion against Jonjo Finnegan while Andrew Murray will look to rip the Irish Lightweight title away from Peter McDonagh.

Also featured on the undercard is the return of Belfast puncher, Darren Corbett and Dublin natives Oisin Fagan, Ian Tims and Eugene Heagney. More...

Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne Ready For Marchiano But Wants European Title Back

By Boxing Press July 4th, 2008 All Press Releases

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Despite returning to winning ways against Felix Machado in Castlebar in April, Bernard Dunne admits there’s something missing at the moment – his European title belt.

The Dubliner is back in action in his native city on July 12 when he meets Argentina’s Damian Marchiano in the Hunky Dorys Fight Night headline bout at the National Stadium.Dunne is hopeful that an impressive win over Marchiano will take him a step closer to a fight with the man who now holds his old European Super Bantamweight title belt – England’s Rendall Munroe. More...

Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne To Face Marchiano July 12

By Boxing Press June 23rd, 2008 All Press Releases

Argentina’s Damian Marchiano has been confirmed as Bernard Dunne’s next opponent when they clash at the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on July 12.

Their ten round contest will headline a seven fight card that features two Irish title bouts.

Marchiano is coming off an unsuccessful challenge in South Africa for Silence Mabuza’s IBO title and he knows a second successive defeat is not a desirable career option. "I know I must win this fight but I am confident that I can beat Dunne even in his hometown," said the 28-year-old from Buenos Aires.

"We are working on a strategy for the fight and I think it will surprise Bernard. I don’t think he has met someone as physically strong or courageous as me. I love to fight up close and have a real war and I have a heart as strong as a lion so Bernard better be well prepared because I will make it a very hard night for him." More...

Brian Peters Boxing: Magnificent Seven Set For Summer Sizzler July 12 In Dublin

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

The Best of the Fighting Irish are set to showcase their talents at Dublin’s National Stadium on July 12 on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Magnificent Seven of Bernard Dunne, Matthew Macklin, Andrew Murray, Oisin Fagan, Darren Corbett, Ian Tims and Keith Cresham will see action on what should prove a hot summers night of boxing at the National Stadium.

Dunne will headline the card in an International 10 round contest as he looks to take another step towards a world title shot. The Dubliner rebounded from last years European title defeat in Castlebar last month shedding the ring rust with a comprehensive win over former World Champion, Felix Machado. More...