The Irish pugilist made good on his promise by signing as a professional with Bob Arum’s promotional company, Top Rank. Michael Conlan devastating quarter-final loss at the Rio Olypics against Russian fighter Vladimir Niktin sent him on a rampage against amateur boxing. Conlan blamed the International Boxing Association (AIBA), the …
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Dillian Whyte and Ian Lewison nearly came to blows at their press conference for their clash for the vacant British Heavyweight title at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7, live on Sky Sports. Whyte and Lewison met in central London and sparks flew straight away between the …
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Ryan Rhodes admits it will be somewhat surreal to see his former promoter in the corner opposite him this Saturday night, October 1. Rhodes pits his giant heavyweight David Howe against Ricky Hatton prospect Nathan Gorman for the vacant Central Area title at the Fenton Manor in Stoke.
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Nathan Cleverly believes it is his ‘destiny’ to beat Juergen Braehmer and be crowned WBA Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany, live on Sky Sports. Cleverly was scheduled to meet Braehmer for the WBO title in 2011, but with only days to go before …
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Slick Nottingham prospect Nathan McIntosh will head into his biggest fight yet, full of confidence after receiving Frankie Gavin's seal of approval. The unbeaten East Midlander has been preparing for his October 1 Midlands Area Welterweight Title clash with Craig Morris at Stoke's Fenton Manor by making regular trips to …
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Former two-division world champion Juan Manuel "JuanMa" López plans to knockout bitter arch-rival Wilfredo "Papito" Vázquez, Jr., also a past world titlist, in their 12-round Special Attraction showdown Saturday, October 8, airing live on pay per view from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 33-year-old López (34-5, 31 KOs), fighting out …
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Anthony Crolla wants to continue his incredible run of wins and defeat Jorge Linares as they clash in a Lightweight unification blockbuster at the Manchester Arena tomorrow night, live on Sky Sports. Crolla puts his WBA crown on the line for the second time against the three-weight great, who brings …
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Jorge Linares says he won’t make the same mistakes that Ismael Barroso did against Anthony Crolla when they clash for the WBA, WBC Diamond and vacant Ring magazine Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena tonight, live on Sky Sports. Crolla destroyed Barroso with a now-trademark body shot in the seventh …
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Hot junior lightweight Tevin Farmer is ready for the biggest fights between the featherweight and lightweight divisions. Farmer, of Philadelphia, has won 15 fights in a row and is now ranked number-five by the WBC at 130-pounds. In his last bout, Farmer put on a masterful performance in a virtual …
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Jorge Linares has told Anthony Crolla that his fans cannot help him in their unification blockbuster for the WBA, WBC Diamond and vacant Ring magazine Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena on Saturday September 24, live on Sky Sports. Three-weight World king Linares brings his all-action style to Manchester for …
Read More »Hennessy Sports, K2 Promotions, Team Fury, Klitschko Management Group (KMG) and Frank Warren on behalf of BoxNation are delighted to announce Heavyweight Champion of the World Tyson Fury’s long-awaited rematch with Ukrainian boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko will take place at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 29th October, live and exclusive …
Read More »Ohara Davies will face Willie Limond on the undercard of Ricky Burns’ WBA Super-Lightweight title defence against Kiryl Relikh at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7, live on Sky Sports. Unbeaten Hackney talent Davies landed the English belt in April with a KO win over Andy Keates …
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