Jermain Taylor returns with KO victory

Andrew Wake | 31.12.11 05:04

Former world middleweight champion Jermain Taylor returned to the ring after more than two years out and scored knockout of Jessie Nicklow on Friday night. Nicklow put up a gutsy effort but Taylor's sharper proved decisive and the referee stepped in to stop the action 36 seconds into round eight. On the undercard, fellow Super Six contestant Andre Dirrell blitzed Darryl Cunningham in two rounds.

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A big year ahead for Matty Askin

TVAdmin | 31.12.11 10:35

2012 promises to be the biggest year so far in the professional career of Matty Askin. The unbeaten Blackpool cruiserweight is looking for title fights in the New Year after making steady and sometimes spectacular progress over the last twelve months. In August Hatton TV's cameras captured Matty's latest triumph against Argentina's Juan Manuel Garay. The fight was also shown live on Eurosport as Matty's profile was given a big boost across Europe and beyond.

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Martin Murray statement on Felix Sturm

TVAdmin | 30.12.11 11:00

After recently hearing that Felix has announced the date of his next fight (April 13th) in Germany, I would like to make it known that I have still not heard anything of a rematch.   I don't know whether their team have discussed opponents but I am here Felix - ready and waiting. Felix has been a great champion, but both me and him know that night in Mannheim he did not beat me. Felix cannot beat me. He knows I am the better fighter and so I am not expecting him to offer...

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Adam Etches is one to watch for 2012

TVAdmin | 29.12.11 05:11

Sheffield fight fans believe they have several top prospects for 2012 from the Steel City and no one is more poplular than Adam Etches. "The Bomber" has carved out a six fight unbeaten pro record since making his debut just over a year ago and is tipped for much bigger honours in 2012. Hatton TV was in Sheffield last month for Etches' latest fight against Bulgaria's Daniel Borisov.   Commentary is by Nigel Turner

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Morales fight is off

TVAdmin | 28.12.11 10:16

Erik Morales has pulled out of his world title defence next month following surgery. The fight with Danny Garcia was due to take place in Houston on January 28 for Morales' WBC light-welterweight title. But in a statement from promoters Golden Boy, Eric Gomez said "He's not going to fight. He called me and told me the doctor said he feels he needs a little more time to heal internally. "He said the doctor said everything looks fine on the outside but he needed more time. Could h...

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Highlights of 2011: : Lee Purdy v Craig Watson

TVAdmin | 28.12.11 01:24

Hatton TV has had a grreat year in 2011 with some amazing fights shown live on the website & on our YouTube channel. One of the highlights of the summer months was the eagerly awaited rematch between former British Welterweight champion Craig Watson & the man who won it from him, Colchester's Lee Purdy. The fight took place on Watson's home turf at Oldham Sports Centre, live on YouTube. Here is a chance to enjoy the action once again with Hatton TV

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London Underground by Ashley Theophane

TVAdmin | 28.12.11 01:18

As the time of goodwill and celebration draws ever nearer, we all look forward to sharing memorable moments; the giving and receiving of heartfelt presents, a time of happiness and joy despite the gruesome economy, the general feeling of despondency, and the continuing conflicts across our planet. In many neighbourhoods of London - our world's only true international city along with New York, but perhaps the most cosmopolitan and tolerant city on the planet - we still have the mos...

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Colin Hart wins award for "Excellence in Boxing Journalism."

Andrew Wake | 27.12.11 11:21

The Boxing Writers Association of America is pleased to announce that Colin Hart has been chosen as the 2011 winner of the Nat Fleischer award for "Excellence in Boxing Journalism." The vote was conducted among past winners of the Fleischer award. Hart, 76, becomes the first writer from England to win this award and the third Brit, after Hugh McIlvanney in 1986 and Ken Jones in 1992. The award was first given by the BWAA in 1972, to Barney Nagler. Hart has been covering box...

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Talks for Bute v Froch underway

Andrew Wake | 26.12.11 11:32

Canadian promotional firm Interbox has revealed that it is in negotiations with Eddie Hearn about a fight with IBF super-middleweight champion Lucian Bute and Britain's Carl Froch. "We are talking every day with the promoter of Froch and currently we are working to establish an agreement for two fights. The first would be held in Montreal in April and the second in August, after the London Olympics, possibly in a soccer stadium," Jean Bedard, head of InterBox, ...

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Calzaghe believes he would have had Ward's number

Andrew Wake | 26.12.11 11:20

While he's in no way considering a return to the ring, former super-middleweight ruler Joe Calzaghe believes he would have had the skills to defeat current 12 stone top dog Andre Ward. Calzaghe, who is the only super-middleweight to have ever held all four major versions of the world title was impressed with Ward's recent Super-Six victory of Carl Froch but believes his style would have been too much for the flashy American. "I think the way Ward fights would have suited me to be...

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