IN DECEMBER 2020, in the majestic surroundings yet eerie silence of Church House in Westminster, ex-amateur superstar Karol Itauma made his professional debut without the thunderous support of his army of followers from Kent. Echoes instead of cheers provided the backdrop for his introduction to the light heavyweight division as …
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STOKE MIDDLEWEIGHT FAVOURITE Nathan Heaney probably beat himself up far more than his opponent Diego Ramirez managed to last time out in Telford. The IBO International champion was particularly down on himself after recording a points victory over the dangerous Argentinean, especially after being put to the canvas near the …
Read More »BETERBIEV VS YARDE LONDON-BOUND | Frank Warren
By Frank Warren COME OCTOBER OF this year, we can look forward to welcoming one of the most formidable fighters on the planet to London when Artur Beterbiev rocks up to take on our own Anthony Yarde in defence of his three world title belts. We had to think ahead …
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JASON CUNNINGHAM BELIEVES his confidence is at such a level that he can be optimistic over the prospect of world title success if he can overcome Zolani Tete on July 2. European champion Cunningham takes on two-weight world title winner Tete at the OVO Arena, Wembley on a bumper card …
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NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT STAR Hamzah Sheeraz is set to record another career first on July 16 when he tops the bill for the first time at the Copper Box Arena, where he takes on Francisco Emanuel Torres, live on BT Sport. Sheeraz, just 23, introduced himself to the middleweight division back …
Read More »JULY 2 CARD UPDATE: HAMMER TIME FOR JOYCE AT WEMBLEY
JOE JOYCE WILL battle the experienced German Christian Hammer at the OVO Arena, Wembley on July 2, as part of a huge fight night also featuring Jason Cunningham v Zolani Tete, Callum Johnson and Nathan Heaney, live on BT Sport. After being out of the ring since his defeat of …
Read More »PIERCE O’LEARY LINKS UP WITH QUEENSBERRY
IRISH SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT star Pierce O’Leary has signed a promotional agreement to fight under the Queensberry banner and to be managed by Francis Warren. The 22-year-old will make his Queensberry bow on July 16 at the Copper Box show headlined by Hamzah Sheeraz vs Francisco Emmanuel Torres where he will …
Read More »NEW WBA CHAMP DUBOIS BACK IN BLIGHTY
DANIEL DUBOIS IS back in the country after his successful Stateside mission to take the WBA world championship belt from the champion Trevor Bryan and he now has a couple of big domestic targets firmly in his sights. The 24-year-old, along with his promoter Frank Warren, called into the Talksport …
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By Frank Warren BY BEATING THE champion Trevor Bryan to take ownership of the WBA world championship belt on Saturday night, Daniel Dubois acquired a golden key to the heavyweight kingdom. That is what it was all about. Yes, he does hold a version of the heavyweight world titles but, …
Read More »DUBOIS TRIUMPHS IN FLORIDA | Frank Warren
DANIEL DUBOIS BLUDGEONED Trevor Bryan in the fourth round to take the WBA world heavyweight title over in Miami. Just 24, Dubois was in charge right from the first bell and the previously unbeaten Bryan offered up little in return fire. The Londoner did not rush his work and Bryan …
Read More »DAVIES TOPS IN TELFORD | Frank Warren
LIAM DAVIES IS the new British super bantamweight champion following victory over Marc Leach in his home town, becoming Telford’s first British champion. In what was a first defence for Leach, who took the vacant title by defeating the previously unbeaten Chris Bourke, he found himself on the canvas courtesy …
Read More »WEIGH-IN RESULTS FROM TELFORD | Frank Warren
THE BRITISH SUPER-BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPMARC LEACH (Champion) 8 Stone, 9 pounds, 4 ouncesLIAM DAVIES 8 stone, 9 pounds, 7 ounces THE VACANT BRITISH SUPER-FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP & FINAL ELIMINATOR FOR COMMONWEALTH SUPER-FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPIJAZ AHMED 8 stone 2 pounds 9 ouncesQUAISE KHADEMI 8 stone 2 pounds 9 ounces 8 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-Lightweight ContestEITHAN JAMES 10 …
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