Rose Faces “Le Terroriste” Tchoffo In Sunderland

By Boxing Press July 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Light middle Brian Rose will face the toughest test of his career this Friday when he meets a younger, stronger and faster opponent at Seaburn Centre in Sunderland, England.

The popular Blackpool boxer, 12-0-1 (3), is riding a five fight win streak but that could all end when the bell rings against Cameroon born Frenchman Francis Togba Tchoffo. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Tony Jeffries Raises £50,000 For Children’s Charity

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Tony Jeffries has raised more £50,000 for charity since returning home from last summer's Olympics with a treasured bronze medal.

His fantastic efforts have led to calls for the Sunderland hero to be recognised in the New Year honours list.

Jeffries' popularity is soaring and the Mighty Mackem's third professional contest in his home city at Seaham Centre on July 10 is close to a complete sell-out. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Jeffries, Sutherland In Mackem Madness

By Boxing Press June 16th, 2009 All Press Releases

World boxing's top prospects Tony Jeffries and Darren 'Dazzler' Sutherland will get an eyeful of each other on Friday July 10.

The Beijing bronze medallists, who are on a collision course to eventually meet, both face European opposition in super-middleweight six rounders at Sunderland's Seaburn Centre. 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...

Matchroom Boxing: McKenzie Shocks Competition To Win Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 20th, 2009 All Boxing Results

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Ovill McKenzie has won the Prizefighter Cruiserweights title after an exciting night of knockdowns and shocks.

Former Commonwealth Champion McKenzie defeated John Keeton on points in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at the Earl’s Court in London to scoop the £25,000 top prize.

Every one of the eight fighters in the line-up had fought or held either a European, Commonwealth or British belt and it promised to be the best Prizefighter event so far. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Scott Vows To KO Keeton Once Again

By Boxing Press May 16th, 2009 All Press Releases

Bruce Scott has vowed to knockout John Keeton for the third time in his professional career during Tuesday’s Prizefighter Cruiserweights competition.

The pair are two of the eight contenders in Barry Hearn’s latest televised all-in-one-night Prizefighter tournament at the Earl’s Court, London, where the winner collects £25,000. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Draw Announced

By Boxing Press May 15th, 2009 All Press Releases

The draw for Prizefighter Cruiserweights has been made and some old scores could be settled on Tuesday, May 19.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night tournament at the Earl's Court in London where the last man standing earns £25,000.

Four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final will be staged inside an action-packed three hours, with each contest lasting no more than three rounds. More...

Former Boxing Champion Scott Ready For Third Bout With Keeton

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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The southern area seismic centres are going to have to shut down this coming Tuesday as former WBU International, Commonwealth and British Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott learned that his first opponent in the Prizefighter Cruiserweight tournament is Sheffield’s John ‘Buster’ Keeton. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Draw Held Today in London

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

The draw for the latest event in the thrilling Prizefighter Series will take place on Thursda, May 14.

Eight cruiserweights will be competing in Barry Hearn’s next all-in-one-night tournament on Tuesday, May 19 at the Earls Court in London. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Micky Steeds Plans To Sweep Cruiserweight Prizefighter

By Boxing Press May 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Micky Steeds expects to become Prizefighter Cruiserweights Champion on Tuesday, May 19 and will then demand a rematch with British title holder Rob Norton. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Corbett Aiming For Prizefighter Destiny

By Boxing Press April 29th, 2009 All Press Releases

Darren Corbett believes he is destined to become Prizefighter Cruiserweights Champion.

Corbett, 36, is one of eight fighters competing in the next phase of Barry Hearn's hugely popular Prizefighter Series on Tuesday, May 19.

The event, which will be screened live on Sky Sports, comes from the Earls Court in London and tickets are selling fast. More...

Former European Champ Dunstan Continues Comeback At Prizefighter Tourney

By Boxing Press April 29th, 2009 All Press Releases

Terry Dunstan's return to the square ring continues with a spot on the much coveted Prizefighter Series.

On May 19, Dunstan, 20-2 (12), will join Matchroom Sports and a host of seasoned cruiserweight veterans, including Dean Francis, Bruce Scott and John Keaton, to fight for the Prizefighter title at Earls Court in London.

With a purse of 25k, the competition is expected to be fierce, making the tournament a can't miss opportunity. More...

Cruiserweight Prizefighter Press Conference Livened Up By Ex-Boxing Champion Bruce Scott

By Boxing Press April 17th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, along with six of his fellow seven contestants in the May 19 Cruiserweight Prizefighter tournament scheduled for Earl's Court, attended a press conference held by the promoter of the series, Barry Hearn, aboard HMS Belfast moored on the River Thames in London. More...

Matchroom Boxing: Cruiserweight Prizefighter Lineup Announced

By Boxing Press April 17th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Barry Hearn’s Prizefighter returns next month and the latest competition promises to be the best yet.

Eight cruiserweights will be battling for the £25,000 top prize in the thrilling all-in-one-night tournament, which will be held at the Earls Court, London, on Tuesday, May 19.

The contenders have between them won two European belts, four Commonwealth championships and six British titles in the strongest looking line-up so far.

A press conference was held on the HMS Belfast on the River Thames and Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn is expecting fireworks next month.

“There are a lot of big names in this and I’ve enjoyed watching these guys careers over the last five, ten and 15 years," said Hearn, who has promoted more than 500 boxing shows.

“Boxing in some ways has lost its way and gone a bit stale. Prizefighter tries to turn the situation around by making it very easy to understand. Eight great fighters, eight former champions coming together for seven fights in one night. More...

British Boxing: Bruce Scott Makes Comeback For Prizefighter Tournament

By Boxing Press April 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Hackney based Jamaican cruiserweight Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, 27-9 (18), returns to the ring on May 19, 2009 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, after a three year sabbatical from the sport. 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...

Maloney’s Heavyweight Boxing Prospects In Action At Newham

By Boxing Press March 19th, 2009 All Press Releases

Two of the most promising heavyweight prospects in Britain will be in action this Friday, March 20 on the undercard of the Ian Napa vs. Malik Bouzaine European bantamweight title fight show at Newham Leisure Centre in London.

Larry Olubamiwo and Tom Dallas both turned professional last year with promoter Frank Maloney and have each hammered their way to perfect records after three bouts. More...

Boxing Preview: Amir Khan vs. Marco Antonio Barrera

By Ryan Lee March 14th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

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Britain’s Amir Khan, 19-1 (15), takes on Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in a clash for the WBO lightweight eliminator this Saturday night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England.

The bout is the main event of a stacked card by Frank Warren’s Sports Network, which also features Enzo Maccarinelli and Nicky Cook in WBO world championship bouts.

This is undoubtedly Khan’s biggest test thus far in his short career, while for Barrera, whose record consists of superstars and future hall of famers, it’s just a routine opponent, however by no means is he taking this test lightly. More...

Boxing Weigh In Photos: Amir Khan - Marco Antonio Barrera

By Jane Warburton March 14th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

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Yesterday, at the Triangle Shopping Centre in Manchester, England, Frank Warren and Sports Network hosted the official weigh-in ahead of tonight's much anticipated clash between Amir Khan of Bolton, England, and Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico as they fight for the vacant WBO Intercontinental and WBA International lightweight titles.

Well-known Promoter Don King, supplied the entertainment as he laughed and waved flags for the duration. 'Donning' a denim jacket embellished with his portrait and his slogan, 'Only In America - The Greatest Nation in the World', the fuzzy haired promoter looked to be enjoying the occasion as he stood on the podium awaiting the boxers and occasionally calling out 'Long Live Mexico'.

Looking to be a real 'people-man', King took time to speak to - and take photographs with - many of the general public waiting around the weigh-in area. More...

Frank Maloney Boxing: Jeffries - “I Hope He Doesn’t Get Hurt Too Much”

By Stefan Christou February 24th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

Olympic Bronze Medallist Tony Jeffries was unveiled to the British media today, ahead of his professional debut in Barnsley on Friday.

In a joint press conference with his Irish Olympic counterpart and fellow Maloney Promotions golden boy, Darren Sutherland, it was revealed that like Sutherland, Jeffries will taking on a Belorussian fighter.

Aliaksandr Vayavoda will be the target in question, as Jeffries steps down from light heavyweight as an amateur, to super middleweight for his entry to the pro game.

Jeffires said: "I have prepared well, doing my strength work. I'm the lightest I've ever been since I was seventeen years old, so I'm flying in the gym. I'm just raring to go and want to get into the ring." More...