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The first Prizefighter tournament of 2011 sees the light-heavyweights take over Olympia in London on Saturday January 29 – with Sky Sports showing it in 3D for the first time. The 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man one-night tournament breaks new ground again as just the second boxing show to …

© Lawrence Lustig Gary McArthur says he is the danger-man in the line-up for Saturday’s Prizefighter Super-Featherweights live on Sky Sports.

Promoters Phil Jeffries and Neil Fannan have teamed up to announce a fight card taking place 12th December in Sunderland, England. After numerous prior attempts to stage the show fell through, Rainton Meadow Arena has been selected as the venue with the backing of Matchroom Sport. The headlining clash features …

Unbeaten British Super-Featherweight champion Gary Sykes is the eighth and final fighter signed up for the first Prizefighter Super-Featherweight tournament on November 20 at York Hall, Bethnal Green. Sykes completes what organisers Matchroom Sport have called “the strongest line-up in Prizefighter history”, joining The Mongolian Warrior Choi Tseveenpurev, Coronation Street …

Prizefighter Heavyweights IV at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday October 9 is a complete sell out. All tickets for the 14th edition of Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournaments have now been snapped up and there will be no tickets on the door for the show.

Before the return of Prizefighter on Saturday October 9, Sky Sports celebrates the top ten moments from the first two series in Prizefighter – No Guts, No Glory tonight. Acclaimed boxing pundit Steve Bunce presents the 90-minute long show on Sky Sports 2 at 9.30pm, with a countdown of the …

Matt Skelton and Michael Sprott could meet in the final of Prizefighter Heavyweights IV after line-up alterations ahead of the October 9 fight night at York Hall, Bethnal Green. The pair have fought twice previously with Skelton coming out on top on both occasions, and now the withdrawal of three …

Manchester’s European Champion John Murray and his “barmy army” will get there first look at his challenger Andrey Kudriavtsev of the Ukraine at the official weigh in when both fighters step on the scales at the Manchester Arndale this Friday 24th September. Murray said “I’m expecting Andrey to be in …

Andrey Kudriavtsev, mandatory challenger for the European Lightweight title has told Hennessy Sports “I am in an excellent shape and come to England to win the fight.” Kudriavtsev arrives in Manchester this week ahead of his 2nd European title challenge when he takes on Manchester’s John Murray at the Robin …

After making his pro debut 7 years ago this September, Manchester’s European and British Lightweight Champion John Murray is looking to continue his unbeaten record when he meets his mandatory challenger and the Ukrainian number one, Andrei Kudriavtsev at Robin Park Arena, Wigan on Saturday 25th September. Matchroom Sport and …

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 …

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 …