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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 U.S. market,” said Leonard Asper,…
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.
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
**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 heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury, Team…
**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, Hatton – wearing hooded sweatshirt…
**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 on the same day –…
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 champion and “Fighter of the…
**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 of Manchester Stadium in Manchester,…
**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 highly anticipated rematch between IBF…
**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 at Madison Square Garden where…
**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 in good spirits as he…
** 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 that some fans had tried…