Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 07:38
Jose Gonzalez has wrapped up his training and says he's ready to
take the WBO lightweight title from Ricky Burns next weekend.
The Puerto Rican is set to fly into Glasgow over the
weekend after completing the hard part of his camp on home
soil.
"We are in the final stage of my training and I feel very
good thanks to God," he said. "We have worked intensely, as always,
for my fights, but with the focus in win the title".
"We are comfortable with all the work. It's just time to
...
Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 06:14
Floyd Mayweather Jnr says he'll prove he was right to reinstall
his father as his head trainer when he faces Robert Guerrero in Las
Vegas tomorrow night.
The pound-for-pound for great has been trained by his
uncle Roger for more than a decade, but decided to work with his
dad again after the pair made up following a long
dispute.
Roger, who has diabetes, will still be in the corner
tomorrow, but will be acting as an assistant alongside veteran
cutsman Rafael Garcia.
Mayweath...
Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 05:55
By Dan Yeo
Boxing in the UK has taken a heavy blow. It's currently reeling
following the death of Michael Norgrove, who passed away last
month.
The light-middleweight collapsed during a bout with Tom
Bowen at The Ring in Blackfriars, London. He was only
31.
The Zambian Hitman had been on course to chalk up his
sixth professional win. He came into the fight undefeated and had
his opponent on the canvas as early as the second round, but in the
end this counted for nothing.
...
Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 01:01
Sheffield's Sam Sheedy takes on Dee Mitchell over four
rounds.
Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 12:51
Robert Guerrero has fired back after big fight rival Floyd
Mayweather accused him of looking for sympathy afterhis wife
battled cancer.
The California boxer challenges for Mayweather's WBC
welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Guerrero's wife beat a near fatal leukemia battle three years
ago and her illness has become a major story during the build-up to
this weekend's big clash at the MGM Grand Garden.
He has dismissed Mayweather's claim that he used her s...
Andrew Wake | 03.05.13 12:38
Although two little men, Jamie McDonnell and Julio Ceja,
will be the main attraction at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on May
11 when they contest the IBF world bantamweight title, the 9000
strong crowd will also be treated to some exciting heavyweight
action.
Undefeated local
fighter, Carl Spencer, turned over in September last year and has
made an explosive start to his pro career. The 27-year-old has
had two fights to date, with both of his wins coming by KO, and is
now rel...
Andrew Wake | 01.05.13 10:33
Trainer Tony Borg speaks to Ciaran Gibbons about Gary Buckland's
fight being called off.
Andrew Wake | 01.05.13 10:13
Brad Botham takes on Billy Dawson on Micky's Athletic Boxing
Club's show in West Melton.
Andrew Wake | 01.05.13 09:58
Floyd Mayweather Snr will be out to show he's the daddy this
weekend. He recently returned as the head trainer for his son,
Floyd Jnr who defends his WBC welterweight title against Robert
Guerrero in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Mayweather Jr had been trained by his uncle Roger who is
expected to be in the corner at the MGM Grand Garden along with his
brother and cutsman Rafael Garcia, but won't be giving the
orders.
Mayweather Jr said: "There are certain things my dad sees, an...
Andrew Wake | 01.05.13 09:34
See Lucas Browne take on American veteran James Toney.