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Matthew Macklin is adamant that class will prevail in “The Battle of Brum” at the Aston Arena on Saturday night. Macklin challenges city rival Wayne Elcock for his British Middleweight title in the headline bout on a Hennessy Sports show, which is live on ITV4 from 7:45pm. While both men …

The number one female promoter in Thailand, Miss Pariyakorn Ratanasuban, and Vichit Priarnan, the manager of fifth ranked WBC featherweight Chonlatarn Piriyapainyo, announce that Piriyapainyo is ready to fight WBC featherweight Champion Oscar Larios anywhere on this earth. Should Larios wants the fight to take place in Piriyapainyo’s native Thailand, …

The war of words ahead of the “Battle of Brum” is over…well, almost over. Birmingham rivals Wayne Elcock and Matthew Macklin clash at the Aston Arena on Saturday night in one of the most eagerly awaited domestic dustups for years. At stake is Elcock’s British Middleweight title and the pride …

By Gary Todd When Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton walk out from their dressing rooms, Hatton’s head draped in an oversized hood with trainer, Mayweather Sr ., right behind him, talking the talk as usual, and Pacquiao looking up, smiling to his beloved countrymen, both men will be enjoying the …

Liverpool’s Tony Quigley has been handed a dream opportunity to win the British Super Middleweight title, following Brian Magee’s withdrawal from a scheduled defence against Tony Dodson on March 28. Belfast’s Magee was forced to cancel the defence of his belt due to a back injury suffered in training. However, …

While most 18-year olds are anxiously anticipating their prom, young Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. has a bit more on his plate. The high school senior is being prepped and positioned as the next ‘big name’ in boxing. A former Junior Olympics Champion, Centeno is preparing for his professional boxing …

Marco Antonio Barrera held an open media workout today in England in preparation for Saturday night’s PPV fight against Amir Khan, impressing those in attendance with his sizzling boxing skills. The Mexican legend has vowed to drive a nail into the coffin of Khan’s future prospects when the two meet …

Fresh off an outstanding unanimous decision win this past Saturday night in York, PA, lightweight prospect Terrance Crawford will head to Cincinnati on Saturday, March 21, as one of the feature bouts at “3 The Hard Way”, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing at the U.S. Bank Arena, …

In only 10 days, WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko and no. 1 contender Juan Carlos Gomez will finally meet at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. Gomez’ promoter Ahmet Öner thinks that this fight will help bringing heavyweight boxing back into the focus of public interest. Question: Mr. Öner, what do you …

No sooner had the announcement been made that the March 16 “Erin Go Brawl II” show in New York City was canceled, Seminole Warriors Boxing informed its prize light welterweight, Danny O’Connor, of his repositioning on a show this Saturday night in Boston. The National Guard Armory in Dorchester isn’t …

WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl “The Cobra” Froch will be coming to a TV near you over the next few days following yesterday’s confirmation of his first title defence against Jermain Taylor in the US on April 25. Carl will be a guest on Steve Bunce’s Boxing Hour from 2pm …

European bantamweight champion Ian Napa returns to the ring on Friday, March 20 when the diminutive whirlwind headlines the upcoming Frank Maloney promotion at Newham Leisure Centre in London, England, facing former French titlist Malik Bouziane. Standing just 5 feet 1 inches tall, Napa is routinely dwarfed by opponents but …