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Wayne McCullough says he will show that he is far from finished when he lines up for the Prizefighter Super Bantamweights on May 29. The former WBC World Champion makes his return to the ring in the latest of Barry Hearn’s Prizefighter series at Bethnal Green’s York Hall after a …

Esham Pickering claims that his best days in Boxing are yet to come and that will start with victory in Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights. Pickering is part of Barry Hearn’s latest eight-man, one night tournaments which takes place at York Hall, Bethnal Green, East London on Saturday May 29. The Nottinghamshire man …

© Lawrence Lustig Matchroom Sport can announce the line-up for the latest Prizefighter event. Barry Hearn’s next eight-man, one-night tournament – Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights – will take place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, east London on Saturday, May 29.

In a professional career that has had more letdowns than achievements, 2000 Olympic Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist Audley Harrison takes on Michael Sprott for the vacant European title tonight at Alexandra Palace in London, England.There’s unfinished business in this one for “A Force”. Seemingly back on the rise in his …

Michael Sprott has vowed to send Audley Harrison into retirement. Sprott fights Harrison tonight for the vacant European Heavyweight Championship at the Alexandra Palace in north London. Harrison has admitted this is his last chance for glory and said he will quit boxing if he fails to win. “Harrison’s 38 …

© Lawrence Lustig Michael Sprott has accused Audley Harrison of ‘lacking heart’ ahead of Friday’s clash for the vacant European Heavyweight Championship. Olympic gold medalist Harrison responded by saying it would be ‘miraculous’ if Sprott beat him for a second time at London’s Alexandra Palace. The pair fought before in …

Audley Harrison believes he has underachieved as a professional boxer – even if he wins the European belt next week. Harrison turned professional in 2000 after winning a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics and instantly set his sights on claiming a world heavyweight title.

Michael Sprott has taunted Audley Harrison and insisted: “I’ll knock you out quicker than I did before.” Sprott fights Harrison for the vacant European Heavyweight Championship on April 9 at London’s Alexandra Palace. The pair fought three years ago with Sprott winning with a third round knockout and he thinks …

Hennessy Sports are pleased to announce that unbeaten Barnet slickster Dazzling Darren Barker will be looking to add the prestigious European Middleweight belt to his British and Commonwealth titles on Friday 9th April at the Alexandra Palace in London which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 HD from …

Michael Sprott has vowed to win the European Heavyweight Championship and dedicate the title to his late sister Ginette. Sprott, a former British and Commonwealth Champion, fights Audley Harrison for the vacant European belt at London’s Alexandra Palace on April 9. However, Sprott, 35, has only recently returned to the …

Audley Harrison will quit professional boxing if he fails to win the vacant European Heavyweight Championship on April 9. Ex-Olympic gold medalist Harrison insists he will hang up his gloves if he loses against Michael Sprott at London’s Alexandra Palace. “I’m calling this revenge or retirement,” said 38-year-old Harrison in …

© Lawrence Lustig Old rivals Audley Harrison and Michael Sprott will fight for the vacant European Heavyweight Championship next month. Ex-Olympic gold medalist Harrison and former British and Commonwealth title holder Sprott will clash for the belt at London’s Alexandra Palace on April 9.