For the first time in fifteen years Bristol will play host to a British title fight as Lee Haskins the hometown hero challenges Martin Ward on Saturday 27 April. Promoter Chris Sanigar has fought tooth and nail to secure his man home advantage at the City Academy, Bristol. Lee Haskins is hoping to bounce back…
5th April sees the debut of exciting heavyweight AJ Carter – aka ‘Mr Carter’ – on Goodwin Promotions’ Eurosport-televised show billed as ‘It’s Banjo Time’ at Grays, Essex. Carter takes on the experienced Paul Morris over four three-minute rounds. 25 year-old Carter has been described as a “mini Mike Tyson†by manager Derek Williams who…
Former two-weight World king Buddy McGirt says that Tony Bellew could crumble under the pressure of the hometown crowd when he faces Isaac Chilemba on Saturday night, March 30, in an official final eliminator for the WBC light heavyweight title in ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports….
Trainer Joe Gallagher believes Anthony Crolla can shock Merseyside this weekend. The Mancunian lightweight meets Derry Mathews at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, in what is a rematch of last year’s domestic fight of the year. And Gallagher believes his charge will not only gain revenge but will also leave the 11,000 capacity…
Recently, it has been announced that Adrien Broner, the current WBC Lightweight Champion, will jump up two divisions to face off against current WBA Welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi on the 22nd June at a venue yet to be announced in the United States. The announcement of this title fight will have sprung a considerable surprise…
It’s been a couple of hectic but satisfying and productive days for Robert Guerrero, who along with his wife, Casey, appeared on “The 700 Club†with Pat Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen on Monday in Virginia Beach, Va., met Robin Roberts on the set of “Good Morning America†in New York City on Tuesday and then…
Grind 2 Def Entertainment proudly announces that eighteen year old UK boxing star Junior Saba will be traveling from the UK to train in Las Vegas starting on April 16, 2013. Last year Saba trained in Las Vegas at the Mayweather Boxing Club and showcased his boxing talent to the amazement of many boxing industry…
Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of Welterweight Cornelius Whitlock to a promotional contract. Whitlock will make his Banner Promotions debut on March 29th as part of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights undercard at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Whitlock of Landover, Maryland has a record of 1-0-1…
Giving fans nationwide ring-side seats from the comfort of their local movie theaters, NCM Fathom Events, Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, Showtime Sports and O’Reilly Auto Parts bring undefeated, Eight-Time and Five Division World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather to the big screen once again as he takes on Six-Time and Four Division World Champion Robert…
Sergey Rabchenko has swapped the snow covered streets of Manchester for the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo. The undefeated European light-middleweight king flew out to Monaco yesterday ahead of his defence against tough Italian Adriano Nicchi this weekend. And trainer Ricky Hatton believes the Belarusian sensation is set to light up the gambling hotspot…
After being on the sore end of a controversial verdict against Shayne Singleton earlier this month, Driffield’s Curtis Woodhouse became a media phenomenon days later when he tracked down a social media abuser and forced the troll into an embarrassing backtrack. With a hectic period now behind him, Woodhouse is now looking forward and his…
Ricky Burns will defend his WBO lightweight title against unbeaten mandatory challenger Jose Gonzalez at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on May 11, live on Sky Sports. On March 19, the WBO ordered the Scottish star to face Gonzalez in view of ‘the failed opportunities’ given to Burns in recent times.