As John Shaw approached his destination, a proper old school Boxing Gym deep in the heart of East London, he must have thought the gods were trying to send him a warning, as before he even reached the door of the famous TRAD TKO Boxing Gym a crash of thunder erupted as lightning flashed across the increasingly darkening sky. … [Read more...] about Mirror Man Faces British Champ Leon Williams in Brut Man Up Challenge
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON VS. WILLIS – BATTLE AT THE BOAT 84
TACOMA, WA - Thompson puts undefeated record on the line against Former Amateur National Champion (Tacoma) Undefeated heavyweight prospect “Vicious” Vincent Thompson (9-0-0, 2 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Jonte “Rock Steady” Willis (8-1-1, 3 KOs) at the 84th installment of the “Battle at the Boat” professional boxing series Saturday, November 5, 2011 … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON VS. WILLIS – BATTLE AT THE BOAT 84
KENDRICK RELEFORD SIGNS WITH GRIND 2 DEF ENTERTAINMENT
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (November 1, 2011) Grind 2 Def Entertainment proudly announces the signing of an exclusive worldwide boxing advisor agreement with Fort Worth, Texas based heavyweight boxer Kendrick "The Apostle" Releford, 22-15 (10 KOs). … [Read more...] about KENDRICK RELEFORD SIGNS WITH GRIND 2 DEF ENTERTAINMENT
Colin Lynes: No Way I’m Coming Back Without The Title
Former IBO World Light Welterweight Champion Colin Lynes has his eyes firmly set on adding yet another Championship belt to his collection, as he challenges British Champion Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy for his Lonsdale Belt at the Matchroom Sport promoted mid week event at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Wednesday, 9th November … [Read more...] about Colin Lynes: No Way I’m Coming Back Without The Title
Prizefighter Dilemma For Johnny Eames
One of Great Britain’s best known coaches, Johnny Eames, and his fighters never seem to be out of the sports pages or off the TV screens these days. Just last Friday Johnny guided Leon ‘Solid’ Williams to victory, over Rob Norton, to become the new British Cruiserweight Champion. So no surprise then that two more of his charges, ‘Saint’ George Jupp and Ian Bailey, are in action … [Read more...] about Prizefighter Dilemma For Johnny Eames
Roy Jones Jr. vs. Max Alexander For UBO Title
Former four-division world champion, and one of the greatest boxers of all time, Roy Jones Jr. (54-8, 40 KOs) will take on Max Alexander (14-5-2, 4 KOs) for the vacant Universal Boxing Organization™ (UBO) Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title on December 10 in Atlanta, Georgia. … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. vs. Max Alexander For UBO Title
STEPHAN PRYOR SIGNS WITH GRIND 2 DEF ENTERTAINMENT
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (October 19, 2011) Grind 2 Def Entertainment proudly announces the signing of an exclusive worldwide boxing advisor agreement with Cincinnati, Ohio based super middleweight boxer Stephan "The Annointed One" Pryor, 10-3 (7 KOs). … [Read more...] about STEPHAN PRYOR SIGNS WITH GRIND 2 DEF ENTERTAINMENT
Williams-Norton British Title Fight – “Leon Will Win” Says Former Champ Bruce Scott
One of the UK’s most popular Cruiserweight Champions of the recent past, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, becomes the latest big name to pledge support for Steatham’s Leon ‘Solid’ Williams, ahead of his British Cruiserweight title battle against reigning Champ Rob Norton at the York Hall, in Bethnal Green, this coming Friday. … [Read more...] about Williams-Norton British Title Fight – “Leon Will Win” Says Former Champ Bruce Scott
Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
On Wednesday evening, at Johnny Eames’ TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, British Cruiserweight title challenger Leon Williams completed the final sparring session of his training camp, for next Friday’s highly anticipated showdown with current Champ Rob Norton at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Awarded ‘Fighter of The Year’ Briscoe For Second Time
Two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham became the first two time Briscoe Award winner, after receiving his second ‘Fighter Of The Year’ award, at the 4th Annual Briscoe Awards, which took place at the VBA Club in Port Richmond, PA, on Monday evening. … [Read more...] about Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Awarded ‘Fighter of The Year’ Briscoe For Second Time
WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
World Boxing Federation President Howard Goldberg today announced the appointment of London based Gianluca Di Caro as Marketing Director. … [Read more...] about WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
It’s been a cracking year for British boxing fans - there have been so many sensational domestic battles, Mitchell-Murray, Fury-Chisora, McDonnell-Hall and Walsh-Appleby being amongst the very best to date - and it’s just about to get even better, as on the 21st of this month Streatham’s hugely popular, all action, Cruiserweight prospect Leon ‘Solid’ Williams challenges savvy … [Read more...] about Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Whilst the Malta Boxing Commission may have only become the official professional boxing sanctioning organisation for the Republic of Malta a matter of four months, their determination to establish pro boxing in the Islands is clearly evident, as today MBC President Alexander Zammit unveiled the first ever Malta National Championship belt. … [Read more...] about Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
TORONTO (October 7, 2011) – Hennessy Sports announced today that it has signed undefeated light heavyweight prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson to an exclusive, long-term promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
Weights & Quotes From London – Darren Hamilton Vs Dave Ryan II
The weigh in for Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ event event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Friday 7th October 2011 and broadcast live on Premier Sports (Sky channel 433) took place at The Boxers Bar, 9 Christopher Street, Shoreditch, London, earlier today. … [Read more...] about Weights & Quotes From London – Darren Hamilton Vs Dave Ryan II