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Hennessy Boxing: McDonagh Brimming With Confidence For Daws Fight

By Boxing Press April 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Peter McDonagh believes that his topsy turvy career is back on the rise ahead of his English Light Welterweight title clash with Lenny Daws at the York Hall, London on April 11.

The bout is the chief support to the eagerly awaited Commonwealth title decider between John O’Donnell and Craig Watson on a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4. McDonagh however expects to steal the show just as he did on his last appearance on ITV4 in December. More...

 

 

British Boxing Prospect Steve O’Meara Proving Popular

By Boxing Press April 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Having brought over 300 supporters to his last outing at the York Hall, Wembley’s Steve O’Meara is expecting his fans to come out in their droves once again for his next bout at the famous London fight venue on April 11.

O’Meara is unbeaten in six pro fights and he will be hoping for lucky number 7 in London’s East End next month when he features on the undercard of the eagerly anticipated Craig Watson vs. John O’Donnell Commonwealth title fight. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Light Heavyweight “Prizefighter” Lineup Revealed

By Boxing Press February 14th, 2009 All Press Releases


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The draw for the quarter-finals in next week's Prizefighter has been made - and there promises to be some cracking encounters.

Hotly-tipped pair Tony Oakey and Billy Boyle meet in what could be the tie of the opening round in the light-heavyweight tournament on Friday, February 20 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. More...

 

 

Matchroom Boxing: Light Heavyweight “Prizefighter” Hits York Hall February 20

By Boxing Press January 30th, 2009 All Press Releases

The "Prizefighter" boxing series returns next month - and this time the light heavyweights get their chance to shine. This will be the fifth Prizefighter event and the thrilling format of three round contests has captured the public’s imagination.

Once again, the historic York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, is expected to be sold out on Friday, February 20 with all the action screened live on Sky Sports 1.

The eight-man line-up includes Tony Oakey, who has previously held the British, WBU and Commonwealth titles, and three undefeated fighters. More...

 

 

Hayemaker Boxing: Groves, Maguire Added To York Hall Show February 1

By Boxing Press December 10th, 2008 All Press Releases

Amateur standouts ‘The Saint’ George Groves and Michael Maguire will return to their old amateur stamping ground on Sunday, February 1, only this time they’ll be appearing at the illustrious York Hall in Bethnal Green as professionals.

Now promising, unbeaten pros, Groves and Maguire will form part of "Hayemaker 4", an intimate non-TV show at Britain’s home of boxing. The February 1 date gives both Groves and Maguire an incentive to stay busy over Christmas and continue their unbeaten runs into the New Year. More...

 

 

Boxing In Britain: Murray Defeats Renda To Win Middleweight “Prizefighter” In London

By Ricky Jones November 23rd, 2008 All Boxing Results

It was a small hall Saturday in Britain with another installment of Barry Hearn's "Prizefighter" series at London's York Hall.

This time it was the middleweights who were in action, producing a night of memorable fights in a tournament.of three round bouts.

The show opened with one of the most promising prospects of the earlier part of the decade in the light middleweight division, 35 year old Welshman Paul Samuels, 18-4-2 (11), losing a unanimous decision to previously unbeaten Bristol based youngster Danny Butler, who set a pace the older man couldn't keep up with.

The quarterfinals continued as Birmingham's Max Maxwell had his hands full but managed to pull out a razor thin split decision over Gosport's Steve Ede, 9-2 (4). 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.

 

 

Ringside Boxing Report: Tom Glover vs. Scott Woolford

By Jane Warburton November 18th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing

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Saturday night at the York Hall, Bethnal Green in London, Frank Maloney Promotions staged another action-packed night of boxing.

The main event of the night was the scheduled ten round contest for the vacant Southern Area Welterweight title between Scott Woolford of Ramsgate, Kent and Tom Glover of Maldon, Essex.

Scott ʽThe Gentʼ, lost last time out to Matthew Hatton on points and tonight would be a tough contest again.Both men came out looking good, but Glover seemed to have a real confidence about him and scored a number of head shots with both left and right straight punches through Woolford's weak defence.

Woolford gets through with some good left and right hooks but Glover seems to find his target easily and Woolford goes down in the ninth round. More...

 

 

Frank Maloney Boxing: Ian Napa Donates Prize Money To Gilbert Eastman

By Boxing Press October 31st, 2008 All Press Releases

Ian 'Dapa' Napa has given £500 to injured boxer Gilbert Eastman. Napa donated his cash prize for being voted 'Fighter of the Night' after taking the European Bantamweight title from Carmelo Ballone on October 17. In winning the cash prize, Hackney's pocket dynamo edged out lightweight Henry Castle, who knocked out Graham Earl on the York Hall show.

When Napa was told of his £500 windfall, he immediately insisted the money went to Eastman, the Battersea boxer who needed brain surgery after collapsing shortly after losing to light middleweight Sam Webb on the same bill and is thankfully now on the mend. More...

 

 

Ringside Boxing Report: Ian Napa vs. Carmelo Ballone

By Jane Warburton October 18th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing

**With Slideshow**

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Ian ‘Dappa’ Napa had his toughest test yet last night when he challenged big-punching Belgian Carmelo Ballone for the European Bantamweight title at the famous York Hall, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London.

The likable Hackney lad entered the ring wearing his usual dark shades and with a female entourage holding his British title belt aloft. The ‘Belgian Butcher’ Ballone had plenty of support from his own fans who’d made the trip to London. Loud horns were blasting out around the York Hall as he stepped coolly into the ring.

Ballone, the taller of the two having a long-reaching southpaw stance, had the better start - with Napa adopting his usual tight, stiff, defence and being more cautious as he settles in. More...

 

 

Manchester Welter Mark Thompson Eyes Title Shot

By Boxing Press October 16th, 2008 All Press Releases

Big-hearted welterweight Mark Thompson continues his march towards a domestic title shot with an appearance on the October 17 York Hall fight card this weekend, supporting the main event of Ian Napa vs. Carmelo Ballone for the European bantamweight championship. More...

 

 

Frank Maloney Boxing: Heavyweights Battle For Bonus Friday At York Hall

By Boxing Press October 15th, 2008 All Press Releases

More than 700 lb of raw fighting flesh will thrill fans at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday, October 17. Little man Ian Napa tops the bill when he challenges Belgian ace Carmelo Ballone for the European super bantamweight title. More...

 

 

King Henry Added To October 17 York Hall Show

By Boxing Press October 3rd, 2008 All Press Releases

Rugged spoiler "King" Henry Castle has torn through four opponents over the past year, turning his career around on the strength of solid performances to earn a shot at one of the top lightweights in the UK.

The 29 year old former amateur standout meets Graham Earl in a crucial crossroads battle at London's York Hall on Friday, October 17, providing chief support to British champion Ian Napa's challenge of European bantamweight ruler Carmelo Ballone on a Frank Maloney promotion. More...

 

 

Belgian Butcher Relishes Napa Clash

By Boxing Press October 1st, 2008 All Press Releases

London's York Hall has long been recognized as the spiritual home of British boxing and the historic venue also draws some of the most ferociously partisan fans to be found anywhere. It is into this cauldron that European bantamweight champion Carmelo "The Belgian Butcher" Ballone will place himself on Friday, October 17, 2008 when he faces local hero and British champion, Ian Napa. More...

 

 

Maloney Goes Massive With Big London Show

By Boxing Press September 25th, 2008 All Press Releases

Frank Maloney returns to the capital city in a big way when the South London based promoter puts on a thrilling fight card at historic York Hall in Bethnal Green, headlined by Ian Napa's exciting challenge of European bantamweight champion Carmelo Ballone on Friday, October 17, 2008. More...

 

 

Boxing Result: Marsh Upsets Pickering To Take British Title

By Jane Warburton June 28th, 2008 All Boxing Results

Last night at the characterful York Hall, Bethnal Green in London, England, Esham Pickering and Matthew Marsh slugged it out for the British Super Bantamweight title on a Hennessy Sports promoted fight night.

The champion Pickering was looking to win the Lonsdale Belt outright as he defended it a second time - this time to younger, less experienced opponent in the 25 year old Marsh.

On home-ground, Marsh, from West Ham, was wearing his usual claret and blue trunks. ‘Brown Sugar’ Pickering was sporting a skin-head haircut bearing a bleached blonde raised logo of "Jordan".

The contest gets off to a fast start and Marsh is keen to impress - getting straight to work on Pickering and looks to have taken the first round.

Pickering is under pressure in the opening minute of round two as Marsh unloads a number of shots backing, the champion onto the ropes. Using combinations and body-punches, Marsh looks to over-power Pickering, who sees out the end of the tough round.

Pickering leaves himself wide-open in round three, getting caught with more shots from his younger opponent. Marsh keeps focussed while adopting a ‘tight’ defence. There’s a ‘nick’ under the left eye of Pickering. More...

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Quality Undercard Supports Pickering vs. Marsh This Friday

By Boxing Press June 25th, 2008 All Press Releases

John O’Donnell continues on the comeback trail as part of a talented and exciting bill at the York Hall in Bethnal Green this Friday, June 27, 2008.

Top of the Hennessy Sports in association with Golden Palace bill is the British Super Bantamweight title fight between Esham Pickering of Newark and Matthew Marsh of Welling and there is plenty of quality on display before the main event featuring London boxers. More...

 

 

British Boxing: Lightning Ready To Strike As Daws Targets Mutu

By Boxing Press June 24th, 2008 All Press Releases

Lenny Daws believes he will deserve another crack at the British title if he beats experienced Frenchman Mihaita Mutu at the York Hall this Friday, June 27, 2008.

The Hennessy Sports light welterweight is chief support on the same excitement packed bill as British super bantamweight champion Esham Pickering versus Matthew Marsh, which Sky Sports will televise live. More...

 

 

British Boxing: Ryan Rhodes Reclaims Past Glory

By Jane Warburton April 22nd, 2008 All Boxing Results

Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

On Friday night, in a Frank Maloney promoted fight night at the famous York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, Gary Woolcombe made his first defence of the British Middlweight Title against Ryan Rhodes.

Taller, younger, ʽHot Stuffʼ Woolcombe of Kent faced the more experienced ʽSpice Boyʼ Rhodes of Sheffield. Ironically, Rhodes won this same title - eleven years ago.

Rhodes seems to be having trouble getting a grip on the canvas as he slips two or three times in the opening minute of the first round. But despite being the ʽolderʼ guy - Rhodes looks in fantastic physical shape.

Rhodes looks sharper, quicker and more stylish than the younger Woolcombe. More...

 

 

Boxing In Britain: Rhodes KO’s Woolcombe, Regains British Title

By Ricky Jones April 19th, 2008 All Boxing Results

Last night at London's historic York Hall, Ryan Rhodes kept his unbeaten streak at light middle intact by knocking out reigning British titleholder Gary Woolcombe in nine rounds on a Frank Maloney promotion.

31 year old Rhodes regained the British title despite not having actually fought at 12 stone/154 lb since 1997!

Against Woolcombe, the long experience of the tricky Sheffield southpaw came to the fore. In the early rounds, Rhodes lay back and was content to let Woolcombe set the tone, choosing his spots carefully and hammering the British champion with educated counter shots that Woolcombe rarely saw coming.

As Woolcombe started to run out of gas midway throughout the bout, Rhodes began to go on the offensive and scored effectively with power shots that had the Londoner in some difficulty.

Woolcombe was floored in the sixth but the big hearted 25 year old beat the count and managed to box on until he was caught with a perfect right hook to the temple in the ninth round was counted out. More...

 


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