Tony Bellew says he would love to take on WBO Cruiserweight champion ‘Captain’ Marco Huck as he prepares for his bow at the weight on Saturday against Valery Brudov at the Echo Arena in Liverpool live on Sky Sports – a fight Huck’s promoter today called ‘inevitable’. Bellew moves up …
Read More »Herrera Says He’s Fought Tougher Than World Champion Garcia
Reigning light-welterweight king Danny Garcia believes Mauricio Herrera has no idea what he has gotten himself into when the pair clash this weekend. The 25-year-old Philadelphia native puts his world titles on the line as he goes in against the tricky Herrera in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, this Saturday night, live …
Read More »Sheffield Ticket Seller Adam Etches Targeting Best Of Britain
Sheffield puncher Adam Etches says he’s ready to drop bombs on the best of British. The unbeaten middleweight, 23, returns to action against an ‘as yet to be confirmed’ opponent at the Ponds Forge Arena in his home city on April 26.
Read More »“Hitman” Hatton To Bring In Record Crowd At BodyPower Expo
A record number of people are set to find out what Hatton Academy can do for their training regimes at this year’s BodyPower Expo in Birmingham. Over 55,000 people turned out at the three day event in 2013 and, with tickets selling at a phenomenal rate, this May’s exhibition is …
Read More »UK Weekend Boxing
Tonight Villa Park, Birmingham: Tommy Owens Promotions Swindon: Keith Mayo (KM Promotions) Newport, Wales: Steve Robinson Saturday Grays, Essex: Carl Greaves Promotions Liverpool Echo Arena: Matchroom Boxing (Live on SkySports 2 and 2HD) Reading: Hennessy Sports & Sanigar Events (Live on Channel 5)
Read More »Sho Extreme Steps Into Spotlight With Lopez vs. De Leon Rematch
Showtime Boxing on Sho Extreme provides viewers across the country an opportunity to watch live undercard fights they would not otherwise be able to see. For the boxers, it provides oft-needed, national exposure. Since the series began in February 2012, it has been a proverbial mixed bag of boxing match …
Read More »Foot In The Door: Has “Knockout” Created New Opportunities?
For the show’s creator, reality television program “Knockout” is the first step to bringing Boxing back to the main stream . Boxing has proven to be a lucrative sport throughout its history. In the 70’s, Muhammad Ali was the cash cow. In the 80’s, it was Sugar Ray Leonard. In …
Read More »Will Distracted Danny Garcia Fall Prey To Motivated Challenger Herrera?
Unified Light-Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia is unfazed at being overlooked as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent. The undefeated 25-year-old knows that victory this Saturday night against Mauricio Herrera, live and exclusive on BoxNation, will herald further calls for him to be the next man to face pound-for-pound king Mayweather.
Read More »The Long And Winding Road: Will Brook Ever Get A Title Shot?
The IBF have ruled that Shawn Porter may risk his IBF Welterweight Title against Paul Malignaggi on the condition that the winner must make his next defence against mandatory challenger Kell Brook this Summer. Both men must confirm in writing that whomever emerges as champion has the obligation to face …
Read More »Irish Crestfallen As Visa Issues KO Team Kazakh
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, Friday’s Elite international with Kazakhstan has been cancelled. Both nations were due to meet at Dublin’s National Stadium, but the Kazakhstan team are unable to travel because of visa issues.
Read More »Hopkins Looks To Continue Historic Reign Against Shumenov
IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBA Super Champion Beibut Shumenov continued their media tour on Wednesday at Lucille’s Bar & Grill inside B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York to formally announce their world championship unification on Saturday, April 19, live on Showtime from the DC Armory in …
Read More »Liverpool Hopeful Fielding Eyes World Stage After Adamu Clash
Rocky Fielding believes a big win over Charles Adamu on Saturday night live on Sky Sports at the Echo Arena in Liverpool will show he’s ready to move into the World scene. Fielding defends his Commonwealth Super Middleweight title against the Ghanaian, who replaced Liverpool’s Tony Dodson for the contest. …
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