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Lamont Peterson is adamant he has overcome his devastating knockout loss to Argentine bruiser Lucas Matthysse. The IBF Light-welterweight champion steps back into the ring this weekend, live on BoxNation, when he goes up against the undefeated and big-hitting Dierry Jean at the DC Armory in Washington DC. The bout …

People serious about getting in shape this year will be given the chance to eat and train like a boxer when Fight Camp returns to Hatton Health and Fitness in Hyde, Greater Manchester next month. Led by former unbeaten professional and 2009 ABA finalist Blain Younis, the programme runs for …

Ricky Hatton is helping the homeless get a roof over their heads by cycling to the roof of Europe. The four-time world boxing champion will take part in the 140km La Mont Blanc cycle on July 20 in order to raise money for Manchester-based charity Barnabus. Founded 23 years ago, …

Tony Bellew will face former World Cruiserweight title challenger Valery Brudov in his first fight at the weight, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on March 15, live on Sky Sports, on a massive night for the city’s boxing stars. Stephen Smith is lining up a massive night and is …

The World Boxing Association family joins the mourning of the family and relatives of World Boxing Council President, Mr. Jose Sulaiman, who passed away today in California, United States. Jose Sulaiman resided at UCLA Hospital in the United States since last October, where he died from complications this evening, according …

Lee Selby says a dazzling performance against Rendall Munroe at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on February 1, live on Sky Sports, will be the start of a big time boxing boom in Wales. The Featherweight stylist is aiming to land the vacant European title against Munroe, with Selby making …

Gavin McDonnell and Leigh Wood will clash for the vacant British Super Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on February 22, live on Sky Sports. The unbeaten pair – both 11-0 – put their unblemished records on the line to grab the strap on the star-studded bill in Hull, …

The eight fighters featured in tomorrow night’s ShoBox: The New Generation live telecast on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast, made weight Thursday at Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honky Tonk in downtown Memphis. In an eagerly awaited 10-round main event tomorrow, highly regarded, hard-hitting lightweight …

British Light Welterweight champion, Darren Hamilton, has swapped punches for lyrics to tell Curtis Woodhouse he’ll put him into retirement when he defends his belt at the Hull Ice Arena on February 22, live on Sky Sports. Hamilton will claim the Lord Lonsdale belt outright if he defeats Woodhouse, continuing …

Lamont Peterson, IBF Junior Welterweight Champion “I intend to continue to be the champion after my fight on January 25. “I don’t worry about comments from him [Dierry Jean]. At the end of the day he’s got to get in the ring with me. He can say whatever he wants, …

There is a notion in boxing that the valuable skill of pure power is something you are either born with or you’ll never have. Watch Ivan Redkach for just one round and that pure power is evident. When he lands a punch his opponent’s demeanor immediately changes. If he lands …

Hatton Promotions would like to clarify reports that unbeaten heavyweight Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne has pulled out of a proposed fight with former Rugby League star – Solomon Haumono. While negotiations with Haumono’s team have taken place, the fight was never finalised.