Ricky Hatton believes Martin Murray will go down in British boxing history if he defeats Sergio Martinez on April 27. ‘The Hitman’ himself scored what most experts consider to be one of the greatest ever victories by a Brit when he forced Kostya Tszyu to retire after 11 hard fought …
Read More »Sporting Juggernaut Haye Skydives With Michael Schumacher
He won’t end up as David Haye’s next opponent, but it’s fair to say Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has provided the former world heavyweight champion with plenty of inspiration ahead of his planned comeback on June 29 in Manchester. The two sporting juggernauts met in Dubai this week and, …
Read More »Macklin Next Up For Big Punching Middleweight Champ Golovkin
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, will play host to the highly anticipated World Middleweight Championship bout between WBA/ IBO Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and top-rated contender and former world title challenger Matthew “Mack The Knife” Macklin on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the beautiful, state of the art MGM …
Read More »Mark Villenueva: A Man Who Dares To Dream
No one can say they have seen what Mark F. Villanueva has seen, or certainly done what he has about it. Living most of his life in the Philippines, Villanueva, a boxing trainer and journalist, has been forced to cringe at the sight of the city’s youth on the streets …
Read More »Don King, This Weekend’s ShoBox Fighters Meet The Press
Promoter Don King, the four fighters who’ll compete this Friday, April 12, on ShoBox: The New Generation live on Showtime, 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast, and the other boxers who will fight on a stacked undercard participated in the final press conference Wednesday at Treasure Island Resort …
Read More »Philly’s Rosado Training In Phoenix Ahead Of J’Leon Love Clash
Last week “King” Gabe Rosado & trainer Billy Briscoe made the move from Philadelphia to Phoenix to finish up their ongoing training camp. They are preparing for undefeated & highly touted Mayweather Promotions fighter J’Leon Love on 5/4 as part of the “May Day” event on Showtime PPV.
Read More »Herrera vs. Kim Headlines May 2 ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
On Thursday night May 2, Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions will present a special night of boxing that will originate from The Omega Products International, located at 1681 California Avenue in Corona, California and will be televised as a special edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. In the ten …
Read More »Prizefighter Continues: Partial Cruiserweights III Bill Announced
The first four fighters have been selected for Prizefighter Cruiserweights III at the York Hall, Bethnal Green live on Sky Sports on May 18. Canning Town’s Wadi Camacho (6-1) is joined by unbeaten Castleford fighter Nathan Owens (5-0-1), Nottinghamshire’s Shane McPhilbin (8-6) and Welshman Hari Miles (7-7) in the 30th …
Read More »Former Amateur Star Iain Weaver Hits Paid Ranks In London
2010 Commonwealth Boxing Championships Gold Medalist and European Silver Medalist Iain Weaver has been added to the Dave Murphy promoted ‘Thunder & Lightning’ event, headlined by Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne versus Jay ‘IOW Assassin’ Morris International Masters Welterweight title clash, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 27th …
Read More »Amir Khan’s Kid Brother Makes Pro Debut At Motorpoint Aena
Talented prospect Haroon Khan will take his first bow in the professional ranks against 20-year-old Bulgarian Stefan Slavchev (3-7, 1 KO) at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on April 27. The 2010 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist has decided to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious older brother, Amir, and turn professional …
Read More »Prospect Cardle Steps Up For Vacant Central Area Title
Scotty Cardle says there is no stopping him now as he prepares for his first major test when he faces unbeaten Maxi Hughes for the vacant Central Area lightweight title in ‘The New Life Of Brian’ at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on April 20, live on Sky Sports. The …
Read More »Coldwell Boxing Wins Singleton vs. Nurse Purse Bid
Coldwell Boxing today won the purse bid for Shayne Singleton’s maiden English light-welterweight title defence against Tyrone Nurse and the contest will take place on June 1 at Manchester’s Bowlers Venue. Singleton makes a swift return to the venue where he captured the belt last month when dethroning Curtis Woodhouse …
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