Ringside Boxing Report: Jason Booth vs. Rocky Dean

By Jane Warburton July 2nd, 2009 All Ringside Boxing

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Tuesday Night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, England, Frank Maloney hosted a fight night headlined by Nottingham boxer Jason Booth's defence of the British Super Bantamweight title against Rocky Dean of Thetford.

Both men keep busy as they start this 12 round contest, but their heads come together frequently and by the end of the first round, Booth has already sustained a cut to the forehead.

Dean has a better second round and the crowds cheer ‘Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!’ Sky Sports Statistics reveal that during the second round alone - Booth threw 112 punches with an 18% success rate, as opposed to Dean's 66 punches that had a better success rate of 22%.

Round four sees Booth land a sickening body-punch to Dean's torso. But Dean starts the fifth trying the same tactic and lands some short body-punches. Mid-way through the frame, he backs Booth up on the ropes but Booth retaliates with a lovely right hand to the face followed moments later by another peach of a right and he starts to ‘pick off' Dean. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Sutherland Targeting Irish Title

By Boxing Press June 30th, 2009 All Press Releases

Darren Sutherland looks certain to become the first Olympian to challenge for a professional boxing title.

His promoter Frank Maloney has plans for the Beijing bronze medallist to challenge for the Irish super-middleweight title later this year.

Sutherland (3-0) bids to continue his impressive professional form at York Hall, Bethnal Green tomorrow (Tues 30th June) when he meets Ukraine's Gennadiy Rasalev (2-1) in a six rounder. More...

Jason Booth vs. Rocky Dean Headlines Massive Fight Card

By Boxing Press June 30th, 2009 All Press Releases

Jason Booth makes the maiden defense of his British super bantam title against challenger Rocky Dean tonight at York Hall, headlining a huge Frank Maloney Promotions fight card.

The Nottingham native will once again attempt to pick the pocket of a larger opponent as Booth, 32-5 (13), rides a five bout win streak into the bout with rugged former British title challenger Dean, 14-10-2 (4). More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Dazzler’s Ten Day Double

By Boxing Press June 26th, 2009 All Press Releases

Darren Sutherland plans to steal a march on his Olympic rivals with two wins in ten days.

Ireland's Beijing bronze medallist bids for his fourth straight win at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 30 when he boxes Ukraine's Gennadiy Rasalev (2-1) in a super-middleweight six rounder.

Provided he comes through the test unscathed, 'Dazzler' will appear on the same card as possible future opponent Tony Jeffries at Sunderland's Seaburn Centre on Friday June 10. More...

Sexton vs. Robinson Added To June 30 Show

By Boxing Press June 24th, 2009 All Press Releases

London boxing fans once again get the opportunity to see talented super flyweight Ashley Sexton in the ring on Tuesday, June 30 at York Hall.

The sizzling prospect will square up against Northern hard man Mike "Robbo" Robinson in a six rounder that could prove to be a difficult test for "Flash Ash". More...

Bhatia Meets Arthur For Brit Title Eliminator

By Boxing Press June 22nd, 2009 All Press Releases

After a three year matriculation, featherweight Akaash Bhatia gets his first truly significant bout on Tuesday, June 30 at London's famed York Hall.

The 26 year old speed merchant will face opponent Jamie Arthur as chief support to the Jason Booth vs. Rocky Dean British super bantam title fight headliner. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing Offers Discount Program For Fight Tickets

By Boxing Press June 11th, 2009 All Press Releases

Promoter Frank Maloney is offering fans who buy tickets for his shows from the FTM website heavyweight discounts.

Maloney launches the new scheme with his action packed show which will be staged at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 30.

The Sky Sports televised card is headed by Nottingham's Jason Booth (32-5) who risks his British super-bantamweight title against Thetford's Rocky Dean (14-10). More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Booth vs. Dean In London June 30

By Boxing Press June 10th, 2009 All Press Releases

Jason Booth makes the first defence of his British super-bantamweight championship when he faces all-action brawler Rocky Dean at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday, June 30.

The action packed card also features a fierce British featherweight title eliminator between Harrow's Sikh slugger Akaash Bhatia (14-0) and Welshman Jamie Arthur (14-2). 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.