The buture's fright? James DeGale splits from promoter
Olympic gold medallist James DeGale is to split from manager Frank Warren.
DeGale confirmed his split from Warren on Friday in a statement released to Press Association Sport by the boxer's solicitors, Blick & Co.
'I'll be one of the best in the world,' says confident Frampton
Carl Frampton says he thrives on the pressure to perform as he defends his Commonwealth super-bantamweight title against Kris Hughes at a sold-out York Hall, Bethnal Green tomorrow night (January 28) live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1 from 9pm.
The 24 year-old Belfast boy is aiming to extend his unbeaten record to 12 fights as he tackles the Scotsman – also 24 – who is fighting for the title for the second time having lost to Jamie Arthur in October 2010.
Quigg fancies showdown with Munroe
Scott Quigg has been boosted by the possibility of a mouth-watering domestic clash against Rendall Munroe later this year.
British super-bantamweight Quigg had hoped to meet the former Commonwealth and European champion in his first defence next week. But southpaw Munroe said he was dropping down to bantamweight leaving unbeaten Quigg to risk his crown against Welshman Jamie Arthur at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on Saturday February 4.
A change is as good as a rest for Kell Brook
Kell Brook is back in Sheffield after a training camp in Spain, and has told Matthew Hatton that he will in prime shape when they meet at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena on March 17, live on Sky Sports.
Brook spent a week in Fuerteventura with members of the Ingle Gym in Sheffield as he begins his preparation for the ‘War of the Roses’ welterweight clash. The unbeaten 25 year-old headlines the biggest show of his career so far against the former undefeated European champion and he believes that time in the sun has given him the perfect start to his preparations.
Hatton signs young Belfast amateur
Decent amateur Ryan Burnett has signed a long-term promotional deal with Hatton Promotions.
The Belfast teenager was a decorated amateur for Ireland and already moved to Manchester where he is being trained by Ricky Hatton.
Booth v Galahad for WBC International belt
A classic crossroads match between veteran Jason Booth and upcoming talent Kid Galahad will be for the vacant WBC International super-bantamweight strap.
The match will headline a Hennessy Promotions card at Rotherham's Magna Centre on Saturday 18th February.
Eubank Jr heads to Yorkshire
Middleweight prospect Chris Eubank Jr heads to Yorkshire on Saturday 18th February when he boxes on the undercard of Jason Booth v Kid Galahad at Rotherham's Magna Centre.
The Hennessy Promotions bill is likely to be showcased on terrestrial broadcaster Channel 5, though no official announcement has yet been made.
Frampton v Hughes sells out York Hall
Carl Frampton’s Commonwealth super-bantamweight title defence at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 28 January against Kris Hughes is completely sold out.
Alex Arthur back as boxer-promoter in April
Alex Arthur will make his return to the ring on Saturday April 14th as he headlines his own AAA Promotions’ bill at Meadowbank Sports Centre in his native Edinburgh.
'Me v BJ Saunders could be a British classic...one day' - John Ryder
Hotly fancied middleweight John Ryder will be making his ninth professional appearance at York Hall on Saturday night (January 28), live on Sky Sports HD1 and Sky Sports 1.
A Twitter war broke out over the Islington local’s potential clash with fellow young gun Billy Joe Saunders following an impressive 2011 which saw ‘The Gorilla’ win all six of his bouts catapulting him into the spotlight. But Ryder says he is happy to take his time and remains one of the most level-headed fighters considering his age and massive talent. And while the rival promoters and Saunders were talking about the fight, Ryder remained silent.
Teddy Atlas giving kids a Foundation for life
When US government funding ceased three years ago for the New York City Police Athletic League ("PAL") Cops & Kids Boxing program, The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation absorbed operational costs, expanded its reach into education, and today it is making life-changing differences for hundreds of inner-city youths between the ages of 10 and 21.
Auld Enemy amateur clash at St Andrew's Sporting Club
The St Andrew’s Sporting Club boss Tommy Gilmour has announced that for the first time since its inception in 1973, the Club will play host to an Amateur Boxing evening on Monday 20th February 2012.
The evening will feature five Scots who hope to represent their country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014.
Opposition for this event will be provided by five Englishmen who also hope for inclusion in their national team.
Ricky Hatton - 'Barker's not running scared of Murray...his promoter is'
Matchroom has turned down what Hatton Promotions have called 'a big offer' for Darren Barker to meet British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Martin Murray.
Team Hatton, who want to stage the double title showdown in the spring, were shocked when Barker’s promoter Eddie Hearn turned down the purse.
Frampton out to show Hughes he should believe the hype
Carl Frampton is not taking anything for granted as he looks to extend his unbeaten record when he defends his title against Kris Hughes at York Hall on Saturday night live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1.
The Commonwealth champion is forever linked with big title fights, but he insists that he is totally focused on the job in hand tonight, and it seems that the challenger has inadvertently helped ‘The Jackal’ sharpen his concentration ahead of the bout.
Foster back after a year out with Lonsdale incentive
Stephen Foster Jr has been handed a crack at the British super-featherweight championship – provided he triumphs next week.
The Salford ace, 31, was on the brink of a world title fight 11 months ago but lost his European title when he was shocked on points by Ermano Fegatilli. Foster is out to prove he still has plenty to offer in a six rounder against Yauheni Kruhlik (10-13-3)at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Saturday 4th February – his first contest since that setback.
The Art of Boxing
By Marc Stockings: When I was a student in London I used to kill a lot of time wandering around the free museums and galleries, especially if there was a gap of several hours between my lectures. The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery were particular favourites as they are both within a ten minute walk of King’s College on the Strand. Over the Christmas period I again found myself casually walking around the Portrait Gallery which, as you’d expect, is full of historical icons, from Shakespeare to Henry VIII, from Mick Jagger to Keira Knightley.
Prospects tick over on Mathews undercard
Joe Tonks just about managed to overcome Kristian Laight by way of a points decision in their four round light-welterweight contest in Liverpool on Friday night.
Tonks, now 4-2 got the nod with a score of 39-38, much to the displeasure of Laight who felt he had done enough to clinch the fight - and maybe he had a point too. The Warwickshire journeyman who has only recorded six wins from a staggering 126 bouts started the fight well, making the Liverpool fighter work hard but it wasn’t long until 25 year-old Tonks found his rhythm.
Hyde expects Rigondeaux-Donaire to happen before the summer
Irish boxing manager, Gary Hyde maintains a small but select stable of boxers that is headed by Cuban lynch pin Guillermo Rigondeaux, who is on the verge of a multi-million dollar super fight with the dangerously talented Nonito Donaire (provided Donaire beats Wilfredo Vazquez Jr next month).
Rigondeaux secured the WBA super-bantamweight title last weekend with an impressive sixth round stoppage of Rico Ramos, courtesy of his trademark left hook to the body.
In this exclusive interview with Gary Hyde (pictured), the wily Cork man talks about Rigondeaux's upcoming summer fight plan, the Cuban’s split from legendary trainer Ronnie Shields and provides an update on his other talented fighters – Mark Heffron (5-0), Dee ‘Wealthy’ Walsh (1-0) and Levan ‘The Wolf’ Ghvamichava (6-0).
Behind the results - worldwide boxing roundup with Eric Armit - 23rd January
From Vegas, where Rigondeaux wins a WBA title in his ninth fight, to Ensenada, where Ponce De Leon goes down in the second but wins in the sixth against Estrella. Behind the results with Eric Armit.
Debutant watch - Sean Dodd
You don’t have to be born and bred into boxing to make a successful career out of it. 27 year-old Sean Dodd spent years playing football until he decided to quit the football to have a crack at the noble art.
After an impressive run in the amateurs fighting for the Venture ABC in Birkenhead, Sean now finds himself making his professional debut on the 3rd March in Chester. Sean will campaigning in the featherweight division.
