Fight Network announced today that it will air the February 15 Frank Warren-promoted card in North America, showcasing world heavyweight contenders Derek “Del Boy” Chisora and Tyson Fury in separate bouts, live from Copper Box Arena in London, UK. “We are excited to present our first pay-per-view broadcast in the …
Read More »Ryan Burnett Looks To Follow Carl Frampton’s Footsteps In Belfast
Ryan Burnett says he’s going to follow the blueprint set by fellow Belfast-native Carl Frampton, in his attempts to get to the top. The pair trained together under the legendary Gerry Storey at the Holy Family Golden Gloves Boxing Club as amateurs and have remained firm friends.
Read More »Boxing Weights: Francois Botha vs. Evander Holyfield
Ahead of their clash tonight for the WBF heavyweight title at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, Francois Botha and Evander Holyfield hit the scales yesterday. WBF Heavyweight Championship, 12 rounds Francois Botha: 250 lb Evander Holyfield: 220 lb
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: John Murray Vs Lee McAllister
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Yesterday at the Wrightington Hotel and Country Club in Wigan, England, Hennessy Sports hosted a press conference ahead of Saturday’s fight night headlined by John Murray vs. Lee “The Aberdeen Assassin” McAllister for Murray’s British Lightweight title. Sitting at top table were …
Read More »Ricky Hatton Puts On Boxing Display At Phoenix Camp In Manchester
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Any concerns that Ricky Hattonʼs health is a problem at the moment were dispelled today as members of the media were invited to a training session of ‘The Hitman’ at Billy ʽThe Preacherʼ Grahamʼs Training Camp in Denton, Manchester, England. Looking relaxed, …
Read More »Boxing Audio Stream: Ricky Hatton Vs Juan Lazcano Press Conference
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Yesterday, at Vermilion Cinnabar – the stylish, new, Thai influenced restaurant and bar in Manchester, England, Frank Maloney hosted a press conference to update media on the forthcoming fightnight which headlines Ricky Hatton and Juan Lazcano. Despite other important press conferences held …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: Woods vs. Tarver – Dawson vs. Johnson
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing The biggest night for the light heavyweight division is just one day away. “TNT: Title Night in Tampa,” featuring the Antonio Tarver vs. Clinton Woods IBO/IBF title unification fight and undefeated WBC champion Chad Dawson’s title defense against former world …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference Audio: Ricky Hatton And Frank Maloney Officially Announce May 24 Fight Card
**With Slideshow And Full Audio Stream** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today, at the Empire Casino, Leicester Square, London, Frank Maloney Promotions hosted a press conference to officially announce IBO Light Welter Champion Ricky Hatton’s next fight against tough Mexican American Juan Lazcano on May 24 at the City …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: Cotto vs Gomez, Cintron vs Margarito II
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing “Two World Championships…One Night” Monday in New York City, Top Rank held a press conference to announce “Two World Championships…One Night” which features WBA Welterweight Champion, Miguel Cotto, 31-0 (25), against Contender star, Alfonso Gomez, 18-3-2 (8). The co-feature will be the …
Read More »Boxing Media Work Out: Jones, Golota, Mollo and Corley
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Eight-Time World Champion, Roy Jones, Jr. 51-4 (38) laughed as the media sang happy birthday to him as he celebrated his 39th birthday today at Kingsway Boxing Gym in New York City in preparation for Saturday’s “Bring on the Titans” boxing card …
Read More »Boxing Media Work Out: Trinidad, Karmazin, Bunema and Alexander
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing In preparation for Saturday’s “Bring on the Titans” boxing event at Madison Square Garden, the media was treated to a workout session of some of the fighters featured on the HBO Pay-Per-View event. Five-Time World Champion, Felix “Tito” Trinidad, 42-2 (35), was …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-in: Mayweather Vs Hatton
** With Massive Slidshow** Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing This Weigh-in at the MGM Grand Arena – 5 or 6 thousand British Fans packed in to the tiered seats to support Ricky Hatton as he weighed in ahead of tomorrow nights Main Event. I heard …
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