Gary Buckland believes his victory on the Saul Alvarez-Ryan Rhodes undercard is the boost he needed to defeat British super-featherweight champion Gary Sykes, again. The Hatton Promotions hopeful outpointed local Jose Roberto Gonzalez on the bill in Guadalajara earlier this month. Buckland, 25, is back home in Cardiff waiting for …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Light Heavyweight Lineup Announced
The first Prizefighter tournament of 2011 sees the light-heavyweights take over Olympia in London on Saturday January 29 – with Sky Sports showing it in 3D for the first time. The 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man one-night tournament breaks new ground again as just the second boxing show to …
Read More »Boxing Result: Rhodes, Vassell Win In Manchester
Ryan Rhodes and Denton Vassell both scored impressive inside the distance on Hatton Promotions Christmas dinner bash at Manchester’s Palace Hotel on Saturday. Local fighter Vassell stretched his unbeaten winning record to 16 stopping Brazilian Welson Alves de Oliveira in the third round. The South American held his own in …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Buckland Takes Home Prizefighter Gold In London
Gary Buckland struck a mighty blow to Derry Mathews’ ribs to win the Prizefighter Super-Featherweights tournament at York Hall, Bethnal Green on a memorable night for British boxing. The Welshman destroyed British champion Gary Sykes with a devastating knock out in the opening round of their semi-final before claiming the …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Can McArthur Pull Off A Classic Prizefighter Upset?
© Lawrence Lustig Gary McArthur says he is the danger-man in the line-up for Saturday’s Prizefighter Super-Featherweights live on Sky Sports.
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Coronation Street Star Bell Gets Back In The Ring
© stevebellactor.co.uk Coronation Street actor Steve Bell is swapping the cobbled streets of Weatherfield for the boxing ring as he aims to win the Prizefighter Super-Featherweight tournament on Saturday November 20.
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: John Murray vs. Gary Buckland
Click the image to view all photos from this boxing card Friday night, at the Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, England, Matchroom Sport (Barry Hearn) hosted a fightnight which saw a fantastic all-action headliner. John Murray of Manchester faced Gary Buckland of Cardiff for the Vacant EBU (European) Lightweight Title and …
Read More »Boxing Result: Murray Stops Buckland To Win European Title In Britain
One of the best fights to grace an English ring took place tonight at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes as British lightweight champion John Murray captured the vacant European crown against big-hearted but outgunned opponent Gary Buckland. The pair set a fast pace from the off as 23 year old …
Read More »Boxing Weights And Quotes: John Murray vs. Gary Buckland
After Manchester City’s disappointment of missing out on the final Champions League spot last night, unbeaten European title contender John Murray is promising the City of Manchester that he will take his chance and secure the prestigious European belt on Friday night. “I couldn’t make it to the match last …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Murray Vows To KO Buckland For European Title
European title contender John Murray is looking for early success on Friday night and not take it down to the wire like his favourite football team Manchester City. “I am aiming to win in style and well within the distance” a focused Murray said.
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: John Murray, Manchester City Share European Ambitions
European title challenger John Murray is hoping that by next weekend that the City of Manchester will have two reasons to celebrate. Next Friday (7th May) the British Lightweight Champion will be challenging Gary Buckland for the vacant European lightweight title live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 10pm. The …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Leva Kirakosyan vs. Scott Lawton
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Friday night, at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a fightnight which would headline three title fights and a title eliminator. In a packed venue, local boxer Scott Lawton was welcomed by his army of supporters. Lawton faced …
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