Boxing siblings Pauly and Sonny Upton are looking to kick off 2015 with a bang when they return to action next month. The Ricky Hatton-trained prospects will face ‘as yet to be confirmed’ opponents on Mickey Helliet’s dinner show at the Park Lane Hotel in Mayfair, London, on February 5. …
Read More »“Big Daddy” Browne Calls Out Chagaev, Wilder
Lucas Browne has placed Deontay Wilder on his hit list, but first he’s keen to square off with WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev. The hard-hitting Aussie is rated at number seven in the world by the WBC and is a legitimate contender for the title Wilder won by outpointing Bermane Stiverne …
Read More »Browne Believes He Is Closing In On WBA Title Shot
Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne believes he should be given a shot at the WBA Interim Heavyweight Title or even regular champion Ruslan Chagaev in the wake of the Luis Ortiz reported doping scandal. Ortiz won the interim strap with a one round KO of Lateef Kayode in September, but the …
Read More »British Prospect Etches Vows 2015 Will Be His Year
Adam Etches‘ New Year’s resolution is to win titles, titles and more titles. The hard-hitting Sheffield middleweight bolstered his world ranking by adding the IBF International and WBC Youth crowns to his collection in 2014. But he’s far from ‘done’ as he has his eye on the British and European …
Read More »WBC Orders Immediate Mundine vs. Rabchenko Rematch
During the Annual Convention in Las Vegas, the World Boxing Council ordered an immediate rematch between light-middleweights Sergey Rabchenko and Anthony Mundine. Mundine won the WBC Silver title after being awarded a controversial split decision over the Ricky Hatton-trained Belarusian in Melbourne, Australia, on November 12. Mundine had hoped that …
Read More »“Big Daddy” Browne Plans To Storm Sin City
Heavyweight sensation Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne is currently enjoying the bright lights of Las Vegas and has set out his plans to one day box in the world’s fight capital. The unbeaten Aussie is in Sin City to take part in the WBC’s 52nd annual convention alongside promoter and former …
Read More »“Big Daddy” Browne Issues Heavyweight Hit List
Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne believes he’ll be lean and mean as he presses towards a world title shot in 2015. The much-loved Aussie puncher was in the best shape of his career when he defeated tough American Chauncy Welliver earlier this month and he says the days of weighing in …
Read More »Mundine Encourages Rabchenko After Melbourne Victory
Over a week on from their competitive 12 round clash in Melbourne, Aussie legend Anthony Mundine says Sergey Rabchenko has every reason to hold his head high. The former three-time world champion scored a split decision victory over Rabchenko at a packed Hisense Arena last Wednesday and is now targeting …
Read More »Hatton Disputes Rabchenko Loss But Admires Mundine Performance
Ricky Hatton has paid tribute to Anthony Mundine, but he still feels his fighter, Sergey Rabchenko, beat the Aussie veteran. Mundine picked up the WBC Silver light-middleweight crown with a contentious split decision verdict over the Belarusian in Melbourne on Wednesday night. It was a display that showed the 39-year-old …
Read More »Hatton Promotions’ Aussies Get Mixed Bag In Brisbane
There were mixed emotions for Hatton Promotions’ fighters in Chandler, Brisbane, on Saturday as Zhanat Zhakiyanov and Cameron Hammond continued on their journeys towards world title opportunities while Damien Hooper suffered a shock setback. Kazakhstani terror Zhakiyanov remained on course for a possible clash with WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka …
Read More »Ricky Hatton: “Rabchenko Can Win Over The Aussies”
Ricky Hatton sees some similarities between his epic clash with Kostya Tsyzu nine years ago and Sergey Rabchenko’s dust up with Anthony Mundine. The Hitman was relentless as he upset the odds by forcing the Aussie legend to quit on his stool after 11 rounds in front a raucous Mancunian …
Read More »“Super” Hooper Gets Tough Late Replacement Opponent
Rightcross Entertainment and Hatton Promotions proudly announce a new opponent for light-heavyweight sensation Damien “Super” Hooper on the Night to Remember III card this Saturday (November 8) at Sleeman Centre, Chandler. Hooper’s original foe, Joseph Kwadjo, had his visa declined by the Australian Embassy late last week, leaving Australia’s hottest …
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