Martin Murry achieved his lifelong ambition to win the British middleweight title on Saturday night and roared: “Bring on the bestâ€. The St Helens captured the vacant crown when brave challenger Nick Blackwell was pulled by his corner out after five rounds. Murray, now unbeaten in 23 fights was dominant throughout the battle and is…
Nick Blackwell’s secret weapon in his big fight on Saturday night could be his boyish looks. Blackwell will start the underdog to land the British, Commonwealth and WBA Intercontinental middleweight belts when he faces Martin Murray at Wigan’s Robin Park Arena. The 20-year-old is used to being written off.
Martin Murry has told arch domestic rival Darren Barker to prove himself as the best in Britain before taking on the world’s best. Barker’s promoter Eddie Hearn is in talks for Barker to face WBC middleweight title holder Sergio Martinez this autumn. But WBA ranked number four Murray believes the Londoner should face him before…