Last night boxing fans from all over the country converged on York Hall for the season finale of the highly successful, Matchroom Sports promoted, Prizefighter series and boy were they treated to a show full of intrigue, drama, controversy and most importantly plenty of world class action.
Read More »El Maachi targets the “best in Britain” after Prizefighter win
Moroccan stuns Junior Witter to claim the trophy at York Hall Yassine El Maachi lived up to his nickname ‘The Showman’ as he beat former World Champion Junior Witter to win the Prizefighter Welterweights II crown at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday night, and says he’s ready to gatecrash …
Read More »Prizefighter showdown on cards for Witter and Lynes
Old foes could meet in the Welterweights II final on June 7 Colin Lynes and Junior Witter could cross swords in the final of Prizefighter Welterweights II on June 7 at York Hall, Bethnal Green live on Sky Sports.
Read More »El Maachi Confident About Prizefighter Light Middle Opportunity
For the past year or so International Masters Light Middleweight Champion Yassine El Maachi has stated his dream is to compete in the top rated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series. El Maachi, and his promoter Steve Goodwin, believe the tournament format would be the perfect platform to showcase El Maachi, …
Read More »Prizefighter International Heavyweight Tops Sky TV Ratings
Prizefighter International Heavyweights was a huge ratings success on Saturday night – becoming the highest rating Boxing show of 2011. Matchroom Sport’s ambitious edition of the ground breaking show paid off as eight fighters from eight different countries wowed the audience both in Alexandra Palace and live on Sky Sports …
Read More »Boxing Result: McCloskey Retains European Title Against Lauri In Belfast
Last night at Belfast’s historic King’s Hall, light welter Paul McCloskey retained his European title in a difficult contest against experienced Italian operator Giuseppe Lauri. Making the first defense of the European crown won against Spanish champ Daniel Rasilla last November, southpaw McCloskey struck paydirt early when Lauri was canvassed …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Paul McCloskey vs. Giuseppe Lauri
European Champion Paul McCloskey and mandatory challenger Giuseppe Lauri have weighed in ahead of their clash in the main event of the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at The King’s Hall in Belfast tonight. The action at The King’s Hall gets underway at 6:30pm with the main event live on Sky …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Haughian Prepared For Ring Of Fire In Belfast
The white hot atmosphere at the King’s Hall in Belfast should be at it’s best for the upcoming Yanjing Beer Fight Night on Friday week (June 11th) when Paul McCloskey makes the first defence of his European Light Welterweight title against mandatory challenger Giuseppe Lauri but one boxer on the …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Sparring With Old Rival Lynes
European Champion Paul McCloskey has teamed up with old rival Colin Lynes as he steps up preparations for the first defence of his title on the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at the Kings Hall, Belfast on Friday, June 11th. McCloskey headlines a big night of championship boxing at one of …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey, Haughian After Double Title In Belfast
Big time boxing returns to Belfast with a bang next month with a night of Championship boxing at the legendary Kings Hall. European Light Welterweight King Paul McCloskey headlines the Yanjing Beer Fight Night there on Friday, June 11th as he makes the first defence of his crown against mandatory …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Rob Norton vs. David Dolan II
**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 …
Read More »Hatton Boxing: Norton vs. Dolan Rematch Jan 15
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 …
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