British and Commonwealth heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) believes undefeated challenger Tyson Fury (14-0, 10 KOs) is nothing more than a dreaming pretender, as they prepare to throw-down July 23 in “The Big Brawl” Event at the Wembley Arena in London. “Fury brings a dream, little …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: International Heavyweight Prizefighters Hit London
For the first time in boxing history eight boxers from eight different countries come together on one night in a celebration of World Heavyweight boxing at the Prizefighter International Heavyweights this Saturday (May 7) The fighters taking part at Alexandra Palace live on Sky Sports from 9pm have arrived in …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: KO King Fields Gunning For Prizefighter Crown
Knockout American fighter Tye Fields is the latest man to join the line-up for Prizefighter International Heavyweights Alexandra Palace on May 7. The 6ft 8in southpaw known as “Big Sky” has 41 knockouts from his 45 wins as a pro, and his incredible knockout percentage means fans are in for …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Sprott Stands For Britain In International Prizefighter
Michael Sprott will fly the flag for Britain in the Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7 at London’s Alexandra Palace, aiming for back-to-back titles in the series. The 36 year-old is the current UK Prizefighter Heavyweight Champion after lifting the trophy in October but has found opportunities to kick on …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Heavyweights Goes International
Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that the Prizefighter International Heavyweights will take place at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live on Sky Sports. The 18th edition of the tournament promises to be the biggest night since the series began in April 2008. It’s the first time fighters from outside …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: David Haye vs. Audley Harrison
Click the above Image for more Photos The Manchester Evening News Arena for the second time this year hosts a World Heavyweight Championship fight when the battle of Britain takes place between David Haye and Audley Harrison tonight. For Haye, this is the second defence of the championship he won …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Can Audley Dethrone Haye For WBA Title?
Click the above Image for more Photos Saturday, November 13th we will be treated to the biggest all British heavyweight world title fight since Lennox Lewis took on Frank Bruno back in 1993. David Haye, 24-1 (22), defends his WBA title against Audley Harrison, 27-4 (20), at the MEN Arena …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Airich vs. Saglam November 12 In Germany
Arena CEO Ahmet Öner will present a “Heavy Night at the Baltic Sea” on November 12th in Stralsund. German hard-hitter Konstantin Airich (16-2-2, 13 kos) faces unbeaten Turk Yakup Saglam (26-0, 23 kos). Airich is best known for losing a controversial slugfest to Danny Williams in May 2008 in Spain …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Vitali Klitschko vs. Shannon Briggs
It could be called a matchup over 10 years too late. Two heavyweight veterans meet tonight for the WBC heavyweight title when the German based Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko makes his fifth defence, facing Shannon Briggs in Hamburg. For Klitschko, this is his third reign as a world heavyweight champion. Back …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Are We Seeing The Second Coming Of Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson is a larger than life figure known throughout the world as “The Baddest Man on the Planet”; whether or not it is from his in the ring accomplishments or out of the ring exploits, one would be hard pressed to find someone who has not heard of “Mighty” …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Holyfield Conducts Prizefighter Draw In London
Boxing legend Evander Holyfield signalled the return of Prizefighter on Saturday 9 October after performing the draw for the Heavyweights IV. The five-time World champion performed the draw in central London with a “wildcard” in the draw as promoters Matchroom Sport close in on a big name to complete the …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Fury Stops McDermott For English Title
Last night at Brentwood Centre in Brentwood, England, heavyweight Tyson Fury defeated arch-rival John McDermott in a rematch to capture the vacant English title. The pair met last September at the same venue with Fury pulling out a highly controversial points verdict but this time opponent McDermott did not bring …
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