Prizefighter promoter Eddie Hearn believes the last man standing at Olympia at Prizefighter Light Heavyweights II on January 29 will put himself into instant contention for domestic honours. Eight of the most exciting Light-Heavyweights in England will enter the 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one-night tournaments live on Sky Sports and broadcast in 3D…
Promoters Phil Jeffries and Neil Fannan have teamed up to announce a fight card taking place 12th December in Sunderland, England. After numerous prior attempts to stage the show fell through, Rainton Meadow Arena has been selected as the venue with the backing of Matchroom Sport. The headlining clash features ex- European and British cruiserweight…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing On Friday night at the Altrincham Leisure Centre in Cheshire, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a ten card bill which headline two title fights and a title eliminator. Rob Norton (Stourbridge) v David Dolan (Sunderland) British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles Norton and Dolan met in February last year…
There are sure to be fireworks when Rob Norton and David Dolan meet in a rematch for the British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight titles on the 15th January at Altrincham Leisure Centre. The pair contested a thrilling battle last year as Norton survived three knockdowns to retain his title by unanimous decision.
Rob Norton will mak the second defence of his British Cruiserweight title, and the first of his Commonwealth Cruiserweight title, when he faces David Dolan in a highly anticipated rematch on January 15th. The rematch will go out live on Sky Sports’ Friday Fight Night as Hatton Promotions once again return to Altrincham Leisure Centre…
Recent fights have had me thinking that the definition of an ‘old’ fighter needs revising. A fighter in his 30’s no longer seems to be all that old. Rob Norton at 37 handed David Dolan the second defeat of his career for the British Cruiserweight title in what proved to be a thrilling and tight…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night at the Aston Sports Centre in Birmingham, England, Matchroom Sports and First Team Promotions hosted a fight night, headlined by Rob Norton vs. David Dolan, which also saw an action-packed undercard. Wolverhampton boxer Dean Harrison enjoyed big support when he faced late opponent Laszlo Komjathi…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night at the Aston Sports Centre in Birmingham, England, Matchroom Sports and First Team Promotions hosted a fight night headlined by the cruiserweight clash between Rob Norton of Stourbridge and David Dolan of Sunderland. This will be Norton’s first defence of the British Cruiserweight title after…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing The Everton Park Sports Centre in Liverpool, England also played host to a cracking undercard on Friday night in a Matchroom Sports promoted fight night which was headlined by British Light Welterweight Champion David Barnes’s unanimous points win over Scottish boxer and former titlist Barry Morrison. The…
Yesterday at ‘Touchbase’ in the Premier Inn on Albert Dock in Liverpool, England, Matchroom Sports held the weigh-in for tonight’s fightnight at the Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool. Headlining the ‘bill’ is David Barnes’ defence of the British Light Welterweight title against former titleist, the Scotsman Barry Morrison. © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing But…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing On Friday night, Irish-man Martin Rogan became the first ‘Prizefighter’ winner after successfully defeating Alex Ibbs of Stoke in the quarter-final, Dave Ferguson of North Tyneside in the semi-final and bookies favourite – David Dolan of Sunderland, in the final. Ironically, aged 36, Belfast Boxer ‘Rogie’ was…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing The Prizefighter Series was a fantastic occasion on Friday night at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London England. The Matchroom Sports promoted event consisted of seven boxing contests to find the winner of the first Prizefighter Trophy and a cheque for £25,000. Waiting backstage should one of…