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Super Flyweight Usman Ahmed Added To Prizefighter Lineup

By Boxing Press September 22nd, 2011 All Press Releases

Internet sensation Usman Ahmed will get the chance to make a name for himself in the right way as he joins the line-up for Prizefighter Super Flyweights at Liverpool Olympia on Wednesday October 12, live on Sky Sports.

Ahmed hit the headlines when a video of his flamboyant ring walk and first round knockout defeat to Ashley Sexton became a viral hit on YouTube. One version of the video has now been viewed over five million times as Sexton delivers a punishing right to floor the confident Derby man in their English Flyweight title clash in Brentwood in January 2010. More...


Ex-WBC Title Challenger Munroe Gets Japanese Test September 24

By Boxing Press September 13th, 2011 All Press Releases

Rendall Munroe will face Japanese star - Ryuta Miyagi -at Sheffield's Ponds Forge Arena on Saturday 24th September.

The ten round non-title battle is chief support when Dewsbury’s Gary Sykes risks his British super-featherweight crown against Cardiff’s Gary Buckland.

Munroe is no stranger to fighting boxers from the Land of the Rising Sun, having challenged WBC champion - Toshiaki Nishioka -in Tokyo last October when he bravely lost on points. More...


Sheffield September 24 “Men Of Steel” Undercard Announced

By Boxing Press September 13th, 2011 All Press Releases

Sheffield boxing’s best talent will fly the flag for the Steel city when Hatton Promotions roll into town later this month.

Impressive prospects Adam Etches, Scott Jenkins, Richard Towers and Jezz Wilson are among the local hopefuls boxing at Ponds Forge Arena on Saturday September 24. More...


Super Feather Buckland Vows To KO Arch-Rival Sykes Again

By Boxing Press September 6th, 2011 All Press Releases

Gary Buckland insists that he’ll prove his first round KO of Gary Sykes last year was no fluke.

Hatton Promotions super-featherweight star challenges for the Yorkshireman’s British crown at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on Saturday September 24.

Cardiff’s Buckland, 25, earned his chance by hammering Sykes in 45 seconds at a Prizefighter tournament last November when he landed the £32,000 winner’s cheque.

Despite that win, many are tipping Sykes to get revenge over the 12 round distance, but Buckland warned: “I am not going to let it slip. I am going out there to do a job. More...


Rendall Munroe Targets Another World Title Shot

By Boxing Press September 2nd, 2011 All Press Releases

Rendall Munroe is in line for another world title shot inside the next 12 months.

The Leicester southpaw will be back in action in at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on Saturday 24th September against a selected opponent.

His non-title ten rounder will be the chief support when Hatton Promotions' super-featherweight star - Gary Buckland - challenges Gary Sykes for the British title.

Munroe, 31, lost on points in a world title challenge against WBC super-bantamweight champ - Toshiaki Nishioka last October and returned to winning ways beating Andrei Isaeu in April. More...


New Jersey Heavyweight Prospect John Lennox Added To Newark Fight Card

By Boxing Press August 31st, 2011 All Press Releases

Today’s Heavyweight division is always looking for a new star. Many have come from different countries; they come in all sizes and have vastly different personalities.

Enter John Lennox.

The Carteret, New Jersey native has all the potential to be one of the best Heavyweight prospects In the United States. It all started over a decade ago when Lennox started boxing but not for competition but to stay in shape for other sports. More...


Kid Rooney Makes Atlantic City Fight Debut This Saturday

By Boxing Press August 25th, 2011 All Press Releases

On Saturday, August 27th, Kevin "Kid" Rooney will make his Atlantic City debut when he meets New Jersey's pro-debuting Carlos Perez at the Tropicana Showroom in the Tropicana Casino and Resort.

Rooney-Perez is scheduled for four rounds in the jr. middleweight division, and will be one of the featured undercard bouts on Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing promoted show, featuring heavyweight fan-favorite Vinny Maddalone, and Atlantic City's Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez in separate bouts. More...


“Rural Rumble 2011″ Undercard Announced For Fallon Fights

By Boxing Press August 25th, 2011 All Press Releases

The “Rural Rumble 2011” fight card is shaping up to be one of the best yet. This will be the fourth installment of the annual series presented by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.

“Rural Rumble” 2011 is this Saturday at the Churchill County Fairgrounds in Fallon, NV. From top to bottom, the show is filled with evenly matched battles which promises exciting boxing action back to Fallon. More...


British Cruiser Askin Logs 125 Miles A Day In Roadwork

By Boxing Press August 18th, 2011 All Press Releases

Matty Askin spends more than three hours a day stuck in his car, but reckons the boredom is worth it.

He makes a 125 mile round trip every day from his hometown of Blackpool to Hyde - where he trains at Hatton Health and Fitness.

Askin, who has won all ten professional fights, hopes to show what he is learning under master trainer Bob Shannon when he meets rugged Argie - Juan Manuel Garay at Blackpool’s Tower Circus on August 19. More...


“Magic” Matthew Hatton Admits To Being World’s Worst Loser

By Boxing Press August 16th, 2011 All Press Releases

Matthew Hatton is hell bent on never getting beaten again admitting: I’m the world’s worst loser.

‘Magic’ Matthew attempts to make a winning return at Blackpool’s Tower Circus on Friday night (Aug 19) when he meets Belarussian Andrei Abramenka for the vacant IBF intercontinental welterweight championship. More...


Cruiserweight Turba Hoping For Victory And British Citizenship

By Boxing Press August 13th, 2011 All Press Releases

Rik Turba hopes to be able to give up his job as a Blackpool bouncer if he defeats Mitchell Balker later this month.

The cruiserweight powerhouse faces the Dutchman in his hometown at Blackpool Tower over eight rounds on Friday August 19. Turba, 26, ended a four year lay-off last September and since coming back has impressed stopping Jon Lewis Dickinson and Leon Williams. More...


Cruiserweight Askin Hopes Unusual Route Leads To The Top

By Boxing Press August 12th, 2011 All Press Releases

Matty Askin admits his career would be in danger of collapsing, but for his big hearted parents.

The unbeaten Blackpool cruiserweight’s career is entirely funded by his mum and dad, who are backing his bid to become world cruiserweight champion. More...


Abramenka Vows Revenge In Blackpool Hatton Clash August 19

By Boxing Press August 11th, 2011 All Press Releases

Andrei Abramenka has vowed to get even with Matthew Hatton when they clash on Friday August 19. The Belarussian challenges ‘Magic’ Matthew for the vacant IBF intercontinental welterweight title at Blackpool’s Tower Circus.

Back in March 2006 Hatton gave one of his best ever performances forcing Abramenka’s older brother Aleksandr to retire after six rounds when they fought in Monaco. More...


Thomas Continues Comeback With Surprise Prizefighter Berth

By Boxing Press August 4th, 2011 All Press Releases

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...


Agbeko, Mares Talk One Last Time Before August 13 Hostilities

By Boxing Press August 4th, 2011 All Press Releases

IBF Bantamweight Champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko and undefeated rising star and WBC Silver 118-pound Champion Abner Mares participated in a media conference call on Tuesday to discuss The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All taking place on Saturday, August 13, live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast, from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. More...


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