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For the first time in boxing history eight boxers from eight different countries come together on one night in a celebration of World Heavyweight boxing at the Prizefighter International Heavyweights this Saturday (May 7) The fighters taking part at Alexandra Palace live on Sky Sports from 9pm have arrived in …

© Lawrence Lustig Darren Barker takes on Domenico Spada on Saturday (April 30) at London’s Olympia for the vacant European Middleweight title – and is ready to re-launch his career after a year out of action. Barker returns to Sky Sports for the first time since beating Affif Belghecham at …

© John McDonald Welsh legend Joe Calzaghe performed the draw for Prizefighter International Heavyweights on Ringside on Sky Sports – as eight men with over 160 knockouts between them fight to become the first ever International Prizefighter Champion on May 7 at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Darren Barker has told Matthew Macklin that their long awaited fight must happen this year if they get through their upcoming title fights. Barker takes on Domenico Spada at London’s Olympia on Saturday night for the vacant European Middleweight title live on Sky Sports. Should the Londoner regain the title …

Losing fighters could get second chance under new guidelines The British Boxing Board of Control have passed a proposed rule change for reserves in Prizefighter ahead of the International Heavyweights night at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live on Sky Sports. The change means that should a winning boxer in …

Knockout American fighter Tye Fields is the latest man to join the line-up for Prizefighter International Heavyweights Alexandra Palace on May 7. The 6ft 8in southpaw known as “Big Sky” has 41 knockouts from his 45 wins as a pro, and his incredible knockout percentage means fans are in for …

Click the above Image for more Photos from this Event This afternoon, at the Town Hall, Manchester, England, media gathered for a Press Conference ahead of Saturday night’s ‘King Khan Returns’ Bill at the MEN Arena, Manchester, when Bolton’s – Amir Khan defends his WBA Light Welterweight Title to Paul …

David Haye’s sparring partner Fres Oquendo will fight in Prizefighter International Heavyweights on Saturday 7 May at London’s Alexandra Palace – after the Hayemaker recommended him to promoter Eddie Hearn. The 18th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments sees overseas fighters compete for the first time and Oquendo …

Matchroom Sports are delighted to announce that unbeaten Welterweight Kell Brook has signed a promotional deal with the company. Brook is considered Britain’s hottest boxing prospect and holds both the British and WBO Inter-Continental titles. The 2009 Young British Boxer of the Year says he is ready to step up …

Michael Sprott will fly the flag for Britain in the Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7 at London’s Alexandra Palace, aiming for back-to-back titles in the series. The 36 year-old is the current UK Prizefighter Heavyweight Champion after lifting the trophy in October but has found opportunities to kick on …

Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that undefeated Middleweight champion Darren Barker has signed an endorsement deal with Adidas boxing. Barker takes on Italian Domenico Spada for the vacant European belt on April 30 at London’s Olympia live on Sky Sports, and he will wear the iconic three stripes as …

Unbeaten English flyweight champion Ashley Sexton will appear on the undercard of Darren Barker’s European Middleweight title fight against Domenico Spada at London Olympia on April 30. The 23 year-old stretched his unblemished record to 11 fights on Saturday with a unanimous points victory over Salim Salimov at the Gerry …