Fresh from his two round destruction of Tom Dallas to win the Southern Area Heavyweight title, Ian Lewison is keeping busy as he fights again in just over two weeks time at the Watford Colosseum, in the Goodwin Promotions “Boys are Back in town†show.
Chelsea based Iraqi Heavyweight Ali Adams has called in the big guns, in the form of Southern Area Heavyweight Champion ‘Big’ John McDermott, to help him prepare for his upcoming fight, against a yet to be named opponent, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headed super show, at York…
With just three weeks to go until we find out who will promote the British Heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora, the Manchester based heavyweight has headed to London to spar old foe and good friend John McDermott. These two big rivals have already met twice in the last two years for…
It’s virtually an unwritten rule in boxing that a hyped heavyweight prospect gets to avoid tough fights in order to build up his record. Step forward Tyson Fury to shatter that myth. In just his 12th pro fight, British 6ft 9in Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s), of Manchester / Galway, will make his…
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 the same level of opposition….
Former English heavyweight title holders Tyson Fury and John McDermott will meet for the second time in 10 months on Friday 25th June, in what will be one of the most eagerly awaited rematches that the UK has seen in recent years. The British Final Eliminator clash between the two heavyweights will take place in…
The British Boxing Board of Control will hold a hearing into the John McDermott vs. Tyson Fury fight on Wednesday, September 23. McDermott was robbed of his English heavyweight title when referee Terry O’Connor handed Fury an amazing 98-92 win at Brentwood Arena on Friday. McDermott’s promoter Frank Maloney claims he has yet to meet…
Frank Maloney wants the British Boxing Board of Control to hold a public enquiry over the ‘Furygate’ scandal. Maloney has already demanded that the Board amend the result of Tyson Fury’s controversial English heavyweight championship points win over John McDermott.
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing It was a full house last night at the packed Brentwood Centre in Essex, England for the Frank Maloney promoted Fightnight headlined by the eagerly awaited contest between John McDermott and Tyson Fury. The night was billed as ‘Colossal’ with McDermott defending his English Heavyweight title against…
Controversy erupted last night at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England after Tyson Fury was declared the winner in his bout against English heavyweight titlist John McDermott following ten rounds of combat. With only seven professional bouts under his belt, Fury at times looked well out of his depth against the smaller, quicker champion and…
The tension between John McDermott and rival Tyson Fury was tremendous yesterday at the weigh-in between the two heavyweights, who clash tonight at Brentwood Centre in Essex. At stake is McDermott’s English heavyweight title but many are looking at this bout as a manner of judging the future viability of undefeated prospect Fury’s career. At…
In support of the much awaited John McDermott vs. Tyson Fury English heavyweight title fight this Friday, September 11, promoter Frank Maloney presents a competitive undercard at Brentwood Centre in Essex. Topping off the support card is former British light middleweight champion Gary Woolcombe, 27-2 (10), who meets experienced ex-European title challenger Roman Dzuman, 23-7-1…