Gavin Rees is relishing defending his European lightweight title against Anthony Mezaache in Paris on Friday night, live on Sky Sports 4 and HD4 from 9pm – and says victory will prove he is willing to fight anyone, anywhere. The Welshman defends the belt for the second time against Mezaache, …
Read More »Froch IBF Title Clash With Bute Huge Ticket Seller
© Lawrence Lustig Carl Froch’s IBF super middleweight title fight with Lucian Bute at the Capital FM Arena Nottingham on May 26 is racing to a sell-out after over 5,000 tickets were sold in the first 48 hours.
Read More »Bellew vs. McIntosh Date Change, Moved To April 13
David Coldwell and Eddie Hearn would like to announce that ‘The Big Bang’ boxing show headlined by Tony Bellew vs Danny McIntosh will be moved from its original date of Saturday 14th April 2012 to one day prior on Friday 13th April 2012. The event will still take place at …
Read More »Buckland Brothers Share Bill For First Time In Sheffield
Boxing brothers Gary and Mitchell Buckland believe they are starting a new family dynasty this weekend. The pair will be in action when Hatton Promotions stage a bumper bill at Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, on Saturday night.
Read More »Brook vs. Hatton Sets Sky Sports Audience Figures Record
Kell Brook’s brilliant ‘War of the Roses’ victory over Matthew Hatton was watched by record numbers on Sky Sports. The welterweight star signalled his intention to shake up the welterweight scene at World level with a commanding points win over Hatton in the Mancunian’s 50th pro outing, and the top …
Read More »Buckland vs. Truscott Near Sell Out In Sheffield
Hatton Promotions have added more seats into Ponds Forge Arena for Saturday’s bumper Sheffield bill. The response from the Steel City public has been incredible, with unbeaten prospects Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins selling almost 1000 tickets between them.
Read More »Mark Thompson Returns In Big British Comeback
In one of the most eagerly awaited domestic comebacks of the year, Coldwell Boxing’s Mark Thompson will face off against Eddie Corcoran 8-1 (3) as part of a fantastic, evenly matched undercard to Tony Bellew’s British light heavyweight title clash against Danny McIntosh at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on April 14th.
Read More »Super Feather Magdaleno Primed For Beltran ShoBox Showdown
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Undefeated Diego Magdaleno (21-0, 7 KOs) of Las Vegas worked the speed bag during a light workout Wednesday. The talented, popular world-ranked super featherweight will face fellow southpaw Fernando Beltran Jr. (36-7-1, 20 KOs), of Tijuana, Mex., in the 130-pound main event this Friday, …
Read More »CES Brings Boxing Back To Twin River Tonight
The weights are in, and, as the old saying goes, the hay is in the barn. The only thing left is for the bell to ring, kicking off Providence’s newest Thursday-night attraction. On Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports will launch its 2012 Thursday Night Fight …
Read More »Irish Amateur Women Face Dutch Squad In Dublin, Cavan
The Irish Amateur Boxing Association have confirmed their squads for two meetings with Holland in Dublin and Cavan this weekend. Both countries clash in the first ever women’s boxing international in Ireland at Dublin’s National Stadium on Friday night and 48-hours later at the Cavan Crystal Hotel.
Read More »Karpency vs. Ferrante For PA State Title May 4
On Friday night May 4th, boxing returns to Harrahs in Chester, PA with a night of championship boxing that will be headlined by a potential toe to toe war between recent world title challenger Tommy Karpecy and Tony Ferrante. The ten round bout will be for the vacant Pennsylvania State …
Read More »Mares, Morel Ready For El Paso WBC Title Battle
Abner Mares and Eric Morel held a press conference on Tuesday, March 20, at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, to formally announce their upcoming showdown for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight Title on Saturday, April 21, live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast …
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