Hennessy Sports puts on a “do” tonight at the International Centre in Brentwood, England tonight and a Commonwealth Middleweight title scrap between reigning champion Darren Barker and challenger Jason McKay leads the way. Barker, 18-0 (11), has certainly earned the nickname “Dazzling” with good performances against his last three opponents, …
Read More »British Boxing: Cleverly, Smith, Bell, Hall Win In Widnes
Last night at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes there was a good card headlined by promising Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly. The 21 year old Welsh phenom retained his title for the first time by knocking out Kenyan southpaw Douglas Otieno in the fourth frame of a scheduled 12 …
Read More »Boxing Result: Khan, Maccarinelli, Rogan Win In London
Amir Khan, 19-1 (15), made a good comeback last night as the 21 year old from Bolton finished off American based Irishman Oisin Fagan, 22-6 (13), in the second round to win the vacant WBA International Lightweight title. Former WBO Cruiserweight Champ Enzo Maccarinelli, 29-2 (22), also returned from defeat …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: McCloskey Defeats Lynes To Win British Title
Notable Ulster prospect Paul McCloskey proved recent high profile victories were no fluke as the Dungiven southpaw forced the retirement of Colin Lynes at the end of nine rounds to capture the vacant British Light Welterweight title last night at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England. Lynes had previously held …
Read More »Boxing In Europe: Weekend Results
A good weekend of Continental boxing featured three European title fights and we kick off this report at Spodek, the largest indoor arena in Poland in the southern city of Katowice. European Welterweight Champion Rafal “Braveheart” Jackiewicz, 33-8-1 (18), continued his amazing career transformation with a successful title defense against …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Appleby Defeats Pickering In Scotland
Last night at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Sports Centre, British Featherweight title challenger Paul Appleby, 13-0 (8), won his most important test to date by outpointing former super bantamweight triple champion Esham Pickering, 33-8 (13), after twelve rounds. Appleby was aggressive from the start and looked to tire the aging Pickering but …
Read More »Thursday Night Boxing Results
Two good cards took place on Thursday and we kick things off in Phitsanulok, Thailand where 23 year old Bangkok southpaw Oleydong Sithsamerchai, 29-0 (12), stayed undefeated while retaining his WBC Minimumweight title on points against longtime PABA Champ Pornsawan Kratindaenggym, 21-2 (16). 30 year old Sa Kaeo based slugger …
Read More »Phenom Appleby Gets The Pickering Test In Glasgow
Rising Scottish boxing star Paul Appleby will be put to the test this Friday when the 21 year old sensation puts his British featherweight title on the line against his most experienced and dangerous opponent to date at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow. The South Queensferry youngster turned professional in January, …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Murray Defeats Renda To Win Middleweight “Prizefighter” In London
It was a small hall Saturday in Britain with another installment of Barry Hearn’s “Prizefighter” series at London’s York Hall. This time it was the middleweights who were in action, producing a night of memorable fights in a tournament.of three round bouts. The show opened with one of the most …
Read More »British Boxing: Marsh Retains Title Against Dean At York Hall
British Super Bantamweight Champion Matthew Marsh was in action again last night and met a familiar foe at London’s historic York Hall. The 26 year old West Ham man met Thetford battler Rocky Dean for the third time over the last two years and once again walked away the winner. …
Read More »British Boxing: Haye Bombs Out Barrett To Pass Heavyweight Entrance Test
Last night at London’s 02 Arena, former world cruiserweight champion David Haye backed up his boasts by knocking out nearly man Monte Barrett in five rounds to make a successful entry into the world of bigtime heavyweight boxing. Haye gave Barrett problems with handspeed and of course, the vaunted “Hayemaker” …
Read More »British Boxing: Brook Retains British Title In Glasgow
Last night at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland, British Welterweight Champion Kell Brook retained his belt for the first time with a crushing first round stoppage over former titlist Kevin McIntyre and Commonwealth Super Feather kingpin Ricky Burns stopped challenger Yakubu Amidu in the seventh. 30 year old McIntyre …
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