Tag Archives: Heavyweight

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 …

Top American Heavyweight Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon came off his longest lay off and struggled through the first six rounds of his scheduled ten round bout with Livin Castillo only to come out for round seven and score a thrilling knockout. The bout headlined a great night of boxing that …

European Light Welterweight Champion Paul McCloksey is hard at work preparing for the second defence of his title on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night when he takes on Scotland’s Barry Morrison at The Aura in Letterkenny on Saturday, October 2nd. However the undefeated southpaw has another title defence to take …

Prizefighter returns in October with the fourth edition of the Heavyweights division hoping to follow Audley Harrison in lifting the title and gate crashing the World Heavyweight scene. Eight contenders will battle for the £32,000 winner’s cheque on Saturday 9 October at York Hall, Bethnal Green, but with Harrison on …

Audley Harrison has told David Haye to “man up and sign” to fight for the World Heavyweight title in a Battle of Britain bout in November. Harrison and his Promoter, Matchroom Sport managing director Eddie Hearn have been locked in talks with Adam Booth over the past weeks, with a …

Some of the best local talent will be on display on Saturday night, August 28th at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City as six undefeated prospects will round out a packed card presented by Spartan Fight Promotions. The main event will feature top American Heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon battling Livin …

On Friday 10th September, York Hall, Bethnal Green will host an exciting night of international boxing when former unbeaten Commonwealth champion John O’Donnell makes his U.S. “ShoBox: The New Generation” debut and takes on his toughest opponent in the ring to date over 12 rounds, 1996 Olympic bronze medallist Terrence …

WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against former champion Shannon Briggs on October 16, at o2 World Hamburg, Germany. After eleven years, Klitschko returns to the city of Hamburg where he is living with his family since 1996.

The roller-coaster career of Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is riding high once again, coming off of his solid August 6 victory against IBF #15 prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera for the vacant USBA heavyweight title.

Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional teenage discovery, George Jupp, is set for the second start of his fledgling professional career, against the highly experienced Latvian Pavels Senkovs, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ title double header at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 11th September 2010.

Warner Promotions is proud to present a heavyweight Championship fight in Cleveland on Friday, August 20th live from Nautica Pavilion in the Flats! The star studded night of boxing will feature Akron’s own and newly crowned NABA U.S. Heavyweight Champion Nick “The Stoneman” Firtha in the main event as he …

Barry Smith, coach of Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, is fuming at the comments that had been made in the press recently by Ryan Barratt, ahead of their 11th September showdown for the International Masters Lightweight Title on the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ double title show at York Hall, Bethnal …