While Paul McCloskey will look to defend his European Light Welterweight title against Scotland’s Barry Morrison at The Aura, Letterkenny in the main event on Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight Night three aspiring new pro’s will be looking to further their professional apprenticeships on the undercard with Donegal man Michael McLaughlin, …
Read More »Hatton Boxing: Steve Foster Snr Fights Back
Steve Foster Snr has come out fighting his son’s corner warning: He’s about to shut up the critics. Salford’s slick Steve Foster Jnr (27-2-1) challenges Russian knockout artist Levan Kirakosyan (33-5) for his European super-featherweight championship at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Saturday October 2. His dad, former Commonwealth light-middleweight champion …
Read More »Boxing Update: Margarito Heads To Oxnard For Pacquiao Preparation
Eight weeks away from hitting North Texas, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito is picking up steam as he heads to the coastal town of Oxnard, Calif. to continue his preparation for his rumble with Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, Congressman from the province of Sarangani in the Philippines.
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: Rafael Marquez Sparring Again For Lopez Clash
Two-division world champion Rafael Marquez took his training up a notch last week as he prepares for his world title battle against undefeated WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez on Saturday, November 6, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The rumble between the pride of México …
Read More »Hatton Boxing: European Champ Kirakosyan Vows To KO Foster
Leva Kirakosyan insists he will knockout Steve Foster Jnr. The Russian knockout artist (33-5) defends his European super-featherweight against Foster Jnr (27-2-1) at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Saturday (2/10). Kirakosyan, 36, won the European title in February with a frightening third round stoppage of Scott Lawton displaying world class power. …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Morrison Vows To Defeat McCloskey
Scotland’s Barry Morrison is bristling at the suggestion that he is a stepping stone to a World title for reigning European Light Welterweight Champ, Paul McCloskey. Morrison challenges for McCloskey’s title this Saturday as European Championship boxing comes to Co. Donegal for the first time ever on the Hunky Dorys …
Read More »CES Boxing: Oliveira Fighting For Legacy Against Spina
Three-time world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira steps into the ring Saturday night (Oct. 2) for the first time in five years against WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina in the 10-round main event headlining the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Helsinki Hosts Froch vs. Abraham Super Six Clash
Showtime Sports, Hennessy Sports and Team Sauerland are delighted to announce that Helsinki will host the decisive Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 3 clash between Carl “The Cobra” Froch and King Arthur Abraham. On November 27, the two superstars will lock horns at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: Pacquiao vs. Margarito Undercard Announced
Former World Middleweight Champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik will be embarking on his professional comeback, headlining the televised undercard for the 12-round WBC super welterweight championship between combined 10-time world champions Manny Pacquiao and the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito. Pavlik will be taking on Texan Brian Vera in a 10-round …
Read More »Boxing In Japan: Kameda Retains WBA Crown In Tokyo
Local flyweight Daiki Kameda kept hold of his WBA title last night in a clash against former titlist Takefumi Sakata at Tokyo’s Big Sight Arena. Kameda, just 21, effectively held off his more seasoned crosstown rival over the course of the twelve round contest, but it wasn’t easy as Sakata …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Matt Skelton Eyes Prizefighter Fueled Comeback
Matt Skelton has vowed to make his experience count when he enters the Prizefighter Heavyweights IV at York Hall on Saturday 9 October – with Kickboxing his secret weapon. At 43 years of age the Reading fighter is the oldest man on the bill in the 14th outing of Barry …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Coleman vs. Lopez On October 1 ShoBox
Two fighters coming off huge wins and riding impressive winning streaks will meet in an all-important stepping-stone matchup in a 12-round junior welterweight main event on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, Oct. 1, live on Showtime at 11:45 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast. Current USBA light welterweight …
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