MASSEY OUT OF OKOLIE CLASH – JULY 6 SHOW POSTPONED Okolie to defend British and Commonwealth titles at The O2 on July 20 Matchroom Boxing received news today that an arm injury has ruled Jack Massey out of his July 6 clash with Lawrence Okolie. Consequently, a decision has been made to postpone the event. … Continue reading MASSEY OUT OF OKOLIE CLASH – JULY 6 SHOW POSTPONED
'DYNAMITE' DUBOIS ON PASSING THE CHIN-CHECK DANIEL DUBOIS BELIEVES taking a whack on the whiskers in his last fight is a box ticked for him and only increases his determination to avoid a repeat. Dubois, just 21, engaged in a shootout back in April against the then 14-1 Ghanaian Richard Lartey at Wembley. The hooks … Continue reading ‘DYNAMITE’ DUBOIS ON PASSING THE CHIN-CHECK
GORMAN TOPS FANS POLL OVER TEN THOUSAND boxing fans participated in a social media survey this week, designed to gather the opinions of the fans on the key attributes of both Daniel Dubois and Nathan Gorman ahead of the British heavyweight title showdown at the o2 Arena on July 13. Fans were asked to assess … Continue reading GORMAN TOPS FANS POLL
RHODES: ‘TOMMY FRANK IS BETTER THAN SUNNY EDWARDS’ Tommy Frank’s trainer, Glyn Rhodes, says his fighter needs to be fully focused on his African opponent when he headlines at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on Friday July 5, live on Freesports. Sheffield United fan Frank demolished Belfast’s Luke Wilton in four rounds in March to win … Continue reading RHODES: ‘TOMMY FRANK IS BETTER THAN SUNNY EDWARDS’
Boxing Social Announces Free-to-air ‘Boxing Summer Ball’ With Siesta Boxing Boxing Social is pleased to announce an exclusive, free-to-air streaming deal with Al Siesta’s Siesta Boxing Promotions for their ‘Boxing Summer Ball’ show in Bracknell this Saturday 29th June. The show, co-promoted by Melhus Promotions, features a series of well-matched undercard bouts, headlined by rising welterweight talent Luther Clay (11-1, 5 KO’s)in a ten … Continue reading Boxing Social Announces Free-to-air ‘Boxing Summer Ball’ With Siesta Boxing
Thomas Essomba Joins BCB Promotions BCB Promotions are delighted to announce the signing of former Commonwealth Flyweight Champion, Thomas Essomba. The 31 year-old former Olympian has signed a managerial contract with Errol Johnson, BCB’s Head of Boxing, after relocating to Wolverhampton. Essomba represented Cameroon at the London 2012 Olympics before concentrating his efforts as a … Continue reading Thomas Essomba Joins BCB Promotions
Michael Conlan to Face New 'Tougher Opponent' at Féile Michael Conlan will take on a new foe on the historic #MTKFightNight at Féile an Phobail in Falls Park on August 3. News of the withdrawal of Russian rival Vladimir Nikitin, who has torn a bicep, broke on Thursday night but far from taking an easy … Continue reading Michael Conlan to Face New ‘Tougher Opponent’ at Féile
JENNINGS READY TO STALL THE JUGGERNAUT FORMER WORLD TITLE challenger Bryant Jennings says the call to fight Joe Joyce in the British heavyweight star's just 10th fight did not take him by surprise. The 34-year-old Jennings is a pretty seasoned campaigner in the division, with 27 fights under his belt and the only defeats against … Continue reading JENNINGS READY TO STALL THE JUGGERNAUT
Luther Clay: “I’d Fight Conor Benn Tomorrow, This Week, This Year – Any Time!” After turning the page on a whirlwind opening chapter in the paid ranks, welterweight prospect Luther Clay (11-1, 5 KO’s) returns to the more familiar surroundings of Bracknell Leisure Centre on Saturday evening. ‘The Black Panther’ takes on the undefeated Ohio … Continue reading Luther Clay: “I’d Fight Conor Benn Tomorrow, This Week, This Year – Any Time!”
Can Luke Campbell Beat Vasyl Lomachenko? By Dean Wigzell When Luke Campbell turned professional in 2013, his record of European Championship Gold, World Championship Silver and Olympic Gold made him Britain’s most successful amateur and most definitely one to watch as he made his expected rise through the pro ranks. However, in the subsequent 6 … Continue reading Can Luke Campbell Beat Vasyl Lomachenko?
