‘Super Featherweight’

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Gary Sykes (Dewsbury) v Gary Buckland (Cardiff, Wales)
BBBofC British Super-Featherweight Title

The much anticipated duel between Gary Sykes and Gary Buckland did not disappoint! It was a thrilling all-action contest with performances that both men should be proud of.

As the fight begins, Sykes almost stumbles back immediately at the start of the first as Buckland strikes first. The Welshman looked sharp and determined from the ‘off’ and catches Sykes with a left hook just inside the opening minute which sends a clear message – that he was ready and he meant business!

Sykes (for me – in my ringside photographers position) seemed to struggle at first to get in to a rhythm, but he does begin to settle in after a couple of rounds.

Buckland lands a great uppercut mid-way through the third which snaps Sykesy’s head back, but every round is non-stop action and the crowd are treated to an exciting fight. The punches were cringeworthy – looking far worse from my position live than when I watched back afterwards, and I was surprised how fresh both men still looked past the sixth round despite the action. More...

WBC Featherweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez (49-7, 43 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico puts his title, and his pride on the line as he fights on his country's Independence Day, Thursday, September 15 at the County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas as he takes on the Tanzanian slugger, Rogers Mtagwa (27-14-2, 19 KOs).

The 12-round World Championship bout is presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions and Promociones Del Pueblo and will be broadcast live on ESPN Deportes and Televisa. More...

Fisticuffs Promotions is proud to announce the signing of Melissa “Hurracan” Hernandez & “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey to exclusive promotional contracts.

Hernandez of New York has long been regarded as one of the top pound for pound fighters in the world as she has taken on an beaten just about all of the top names between the Super Bantamweight and Lightweight divisions. More...

On Saturday night, September 10th, undefeated Super Middleweight Joel Castillo will headline an big night of boxing that will be promoted by Rob Diaz’ Havoc Boxing Promotions that will take place at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. More...

Henry Coyle's bid to lift the WBF Light Middleweight title against Italy's Elio Cotena headlines a night of championship boxing at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday but he won't be the only Mayo man looking to wrap a belt around his waist on the night. More...

Jeff Thomas has vowed to “do it for the fans” when he enters Prizefighter Light Middleweights II on Thursday 15 September live on Sky Sports.

Thomas has landed the final spot in the 20th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments, with the Blackpool fighter whipping up a campaign on Twitter and on the boxing forums to get into the mix for the £32,000 winner’s cheque. More...

While Henry Coyle will be bidding to keep the WBF Light Middleweight title belt in Mayo when he takes on Elio Cotena at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday, August 12th local bragging rights will also be fiercely contested on the undercard when Michael "The Storm" Sweeney and John "The Warrior" Waldron clash in an all Mayo battle on the undercard. More...

The West of Ireland is gearing itself up for further boxing success next month when Mayo's own Henry "The Western Warrior" Coyle takes on Italy's Elio Cotena for the WBF Light Middleweight title at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday, August 12th.

The West has most definitely been awake where the "sweet science" is concerned recently with Mayo having enjoyed huge success in the amateur ranks. Islandeady native Ray Moylette won Gold at the European seniors in Turkey last month to add to the World Junior title he won in Mexico in 2008.

That followed on from Katie Rowland's Bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in April with the Geesala club woman adding to the Silver she won at last years European Juniors.

While both Moylette and Rowland will have next years London Olympics in their sights their professional counterpart Henry Coyle's sole focus is on next month's clash with Cotena as he bids to lift the WBF title. More...

Undefeated Cuban sensation, and one of the most exciting prospects in the boxing game, Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (12-0, 10 KOs) will fight Gerardo Robles (14-9, 6 KOs) for the vacant UBO International Super Featherweight title on July 29 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

“Fight Nights at The Cosmopolitan” is presented by Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing & Blue Wave Group, and will also feature a world title eliminator between Lamont Peterson and Victor Cayo, and an explosive Light Heavyweight showdown between Edison Miranda and Yordanis Despaigne. ESPN 2 will televise.

Unlike his brother Yan, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, Rances Barthelemy (25) didn’t get to compete in the Olympics as he defected to the United States prior to the 2008 games in Beijing. He turned professional in 2009 with a spectacular 13 second knockout of Jamal Clay, which lead to him being signed up by Leon Margules and Warriors Boxing. More...

Big British action last night at Liverpool's Echo Arena with hotly anticipated title matches coming off in either entertaining or unexpected manners.

WBO super feather supremo Ricky Burns, 32-2 (9), was thwarted in what would have been his toughest title defense since winning the belt as former champion Nicky Cook, 30-3 (16), suffered an injury in the first frame.

The first time Burns went forward and threw punches, Cook was struck in the back and the blow appeared to aggravate an old injury as the challenger was then clipped on the head and sent to the canvas, clearly in injury related distress.

Cook continued but seconds later fell to the canvas during another would-be assault by Burns and the action was waved off after only a minute ad a half of the first round.

The highlight of the show was undoubtedly a huge clash at lightweight with undefeated ex-European and British champ John Murray taking on former super feather world title challenger Kevin Mitchell. More...

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Today, at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool, Frank Warren hosted the official weigh-in ahead of tomorrow night’s mouth-watering fight-night at the Echo Arena.

The Main event sees Ricky Burns face Nicky Cook for the WBO Super-Featherweight Title and – due to the postponement of last weeks show – John Murray faces Kevin Mitchell for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Title.

Ricky Burns (Coatbridge, Scotland) weighed in at 9 stone 4 lbs. Nicky Cook of Dagenham, was over at the first weigh-in but came back within half an hour to weigh in at 9 stone 4 lbs.

John Murray of Manchester weighed in at 9 stone 8 lbs, while Kevin Mitchell of Dagenham, came in just half a pound heavier at 9 stone 8 and a half pounds. More...

County Mayo's Henry "The Western Warrior" Coyle returns home next month when he challenges for the WBF Light Middleweight title against Italy's Elio Cotena at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday, August 12th.

The Chicago based Geesala native will headline a bill which also features Dublin's undefeated Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland and a host of local talent on the undercard including an Irish title tilt for unbeaten Westport native Finbarr Eade and an eagerly anticipated all Mayo duel between John Waldron and Michael Sweeney. More...

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Lee Glover (Tipton) v Dougie Curran (Newcastle)
10 x 3 Vacant International Masters featherweight Title

‘The Tipton Slasher’ entered the ring to huge support from the Walsall crowd.

It seems pretty evenly matched as they started this ten rounder, but Glover picks it up in the latter rounds despite fighting with a cut to the left eye which he sustained in the third.

Curran got off to a decent start and proved a tough opponent who regularly smiled at Glover as if taunting him. The Northerner loses his gum-shield end of the seventh round, then comes back to pressure Glover on the ropes. There were two no-knockdowns this round.

Glover doesn’t start the eighth well but finishes it strongly, then gets deducted a point at the end of the ninth for a low blow. Fighting is interrupted when both men are sent to their corners to get their gloves re-taped at the same time.

The tenth sees the two men give it one last ‘push’ but Glover secured the points win 98-94 to win the Title. More...

This Saturday William Cayzer’s childhood dream will come true, as the eighteen year old from Eltham in South London is set to make his professional debut at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in London on June 4th. More...

Undefeated Super Featherweight prospect Jerry “The Kid” Belmontes has reached an agreement with powerful manager Cameron Dunkin to help guide his career towards a world championship.

Belmontes of Corpus Christi, Texas has compiled a perfect record of 14-0 with five knockouts.

The twenty-two year old turned pro in 2008 at the age of nineteen after a stellar amateur career that included winning regional Golden Gloves; State Golden Gloves; Under-19 tournament wins. More...