Photo copyright Jane Warburton SaddoBoxing The Inspiring Story of Jesus “El Matador” Chavez Author Adam Pitluk must be complimented on his gripping portrayal of Jesus Chavez’s inspirational life journey, “Standing Eight”, published by Da Capo Press. While reading this book, there were times when I had to remind myself that …

The magnificent Winter Gardens, Blackpool played host to the Barry Hearn/Matchroom Sport Boxing event last night where Michael Hunter defended his European Super-Bantam weight Title for the fourth time, this time against former French Champion – Tuncay Kaya. 12 x 3 minutes – European Super-Bantam Weight Contest Michael Hunter (Hartlepool) …

Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Everton Park Sports Centre (Liverpool) played host to some exciting boxing last night organised by Matchroom Sport. The main events being the “Commonwealth Flyweight Championship’ and “Vacant English Super-Middleweight Championship“. Jackson Asiko (Coventry/Uganda) vs. Jamie McKeever (Birkenhead) 12 x 3 …

It was a noisy crowd that packed the Aston Villa Leisure Centre in Birmingham, England on Thursday night for the British and Commonwealth Welterweight Championship between Kevin Anderson and Young Muttley (Lee Woodley). With Sky Sports broadcasting live across the UK, all eyes were focused on the two combatants, as …

Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Collazo was first to face the Media. He wore dark glasses and his nose was swollen. He was obviously upset and straight away said he wanted a rematch and would come to Manchester. He said several times that Ricky was …

Click for larger imageBoston Today© Saddo Boxing It’s a cold, rainy afternoon in Boston, almost as if the skies have conspired to make Ricky Hatton feel as comfortable as possible by producing a perfect Manchester spring day. If the weather is a bit on the down side, the mood among …

This afternoon at “Legends’ in the TD Banknorth Gardens, Boston, was the much awaited “weigh-in for tomorrow nights championship Boxing between Ricky “Hitman’ Hatton and Luis Collazo. It might be a grey, drizzly day here in Boston – but nothing could dampen the spirits of Ricky Hatton’s supporters! As he …

Click for larger image © Karl Stubbs / Impact Boxing It was a lively crowd that packed the Kings Hall in Stoke-on-Trent, England last night for a night at the fights put on by promoters Impact Boxing. entitled Mayhem. There were two main events, one featuring local Stoke man Scott …

“The Hitman” Goes The Distance In Final Manchester Training Session Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Ricky Hatton’s fearless trainer Billy Graham donned the huge bodybelt which symbolizes the final hard workout of every Hatton training camp and the two men went 15 grueling rounds yesterday …

Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Question: Is it fair to say, Rick, that by the time you get into the ring, you’ll weigh about 11 stone (154lbs)? Ricky Hatton: “Yeah, a lot of people say “Has it been easier getting down to junior welterweight?’…. it …

Last UK Appearance For Hatton Before Launcing Boxing Invasion On America! ***FULL AUDIO COVERAGE AND PHOTOS*** Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Ricky Hatton was in a relaxed mood today when he arrived for a Fight Academy press conference at the home of his beloved football …

Click for larger image© Karl Stubbs Promising British lightweight Scott Lawton sees action this Saturday night on an Impact Boxing show at King’s Hall in Stoke-On-Trent, scheduled to take on hard as nails journeyman Baz Carey. We spoke briefly with Scott as he was putting the finishing touches on his …