Andrew Wake | 15.11.12 11:33
John Ryder is searching for
a new opponent for the Betfair 'Christmas Cracker' on December 8 at
the London Olympia after Kreshnik Qato was forced to withdraw from
their fight through injury.
The pair were set to battle for
Qato's English middleweight title on the bumper bill in London but
Ryder will now face a new opponent on the card, with promoter Eddie
Hearn aiming to land the Islington prospect a title shot.
Exciting Canning Town cruiserweight
Wadi Camacho fights for his fi...
Andrew Wake | 15.11.12 11:25
Fighting at the MEN Arena on November 30th, undefeated North
East boxing star Bradley Saunders takes time out to talk about his
next opponent, Peter McDonagh.
Peter McDonagh is ranked 20 places above you with 10
years experience as a pro, would you say this is a risky fight in
this stage of your career?
Bradley Saunders: "Not really he's a good boxer but so am I. I
think it's the right fight at the right time. I'll just do as I'm
told, ha!"
Your opponent has been involved in ...
Andrew Wake | 15.11.12 11:19
After making good on
Spencer Fearon's prediction that he'd win the most recent
Prizefighter, light-middleweight Larry Ekundayo has been rewarded
for his outstanding display with a showdown against former British
welterweight champion, David Barnes.
The match-up, headlined
"Slicker Than Your Average", is a joint venture between Dave
Coldwell's Coldwell Boxing and Fearon's Hard Knock Promotions and
will take place at Bethnal Green's York Hall on February
1.
"Barnes v Ekundayo is...
Andrew Wake | 15.11.12 11:28
Ricky works out in front of the nation's media ahead of his
clash with Senchenko.
Andrew Wake | 15.11.12 09:08
MATTY ASKIN insists he
shouldn't be written off ahead of his big fight in Poland this
weekend.
The Blackpool star (14-1) faces a
daunting task when he challenges Krzysztof Glowacki for the IBO
intercontinental cruiserweight crown in Warsaw on Saturday
night.
Askin said: "I am not bothered by
having to travel overseas and there is less pressure than fighting
at home.
"Few people are expecting
me to win so I am flying over there and just looking forward to the
experience.
...
Andrew Wake | 13.11.12 11:51
A partial tear of the left Achilles tendon has forced unbeaten
lightweight contender Sharif Bogere out of his scheduled November
24 fight against Richard Abril for the vacant WBA lightweight
title.
Luckily, there was no evidence of a rupture in the 24-year-old's
tendon and he is expected to be cleared to resume training in
approximately four to six weeks..
The HBO World Championship Boxing event, which is headlined by
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero vs. Andre Berto for the W...
Andrew Wake | 13.11.12 11:40
Yusaf Mack believes he will be too skilled for Carl Froch when
they meet in Nottingham on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old American challenges 'The Cobra' for his IBF
super-middleweight crown and is convinced he'll be heading back
across the pond with a world title belt around his waist.
Mack failed in his last shot at world honours when he was
stopped by light-heavyweight puncher Tavoris Cloud.
"I just want to prove I'm a world champion. I've been there
before and fell short. ...
Andrew Wake | 13.11.12 11:26
World middleweight number one Sergio Martinez is planning to
have a homecoming bout in his native Argentina and Martin Murray is
the top name on his list of possible opponents.
The veteran southpaw intends to have a rematch with Julio Cesar
Chavez Jnr at some point in 2013, but first wants to defend his WBC
crown in his home country on April 27.
"The most important thing he wants to do is fight for his people
in his country," Martinez's adviser Sampson Lewkowicz told
ESPN.
"W...
Andrew Wake | 13.11.12 12:45
Ricky Hatton has ensured more
fans than ever before will be able to watch his comeback bout
against Vyacheslav Senchenko on November 24, by confirming the
fight will be broadcast across three television platforms and in
selected cinemas and pubs up and down the country.
In addition, the fight will be
screened free of charge to servicemen in Camp Bastion and British
army bases around the world, with the British Forces Broadcasting
Service (BFBS).
Primetime, the exclusive
broadc...
Andrew Wake | 13.11.12 11:00
Adam Etches talks to Hatton TV about his next fight and Chris
Eubank Jnr.