British Boxing News

Barnes retains in convincing style

Mathew Tyrer — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:04:36

David Barnes retained his British light-welterweight title after a convincing points win over Motherwell�s Barry Morrison. Mancunian. Barnes met the tough Scotsman at the wrong end of the East-Lancs road when he stepped through the ropes on Friday night at Everton Park Sports Centre in Liverpool.

Saville gets Golden Boy Sid

Tom Podmore — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:20:53

Steve Saville has been handed a 'Golden' opportunity to shoot up the ratings at light-welterweight.

Amir Khan and David Haye - a happy parallel?

Mel Dixon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:38:12

Amir Khan�s recent five-round war with Michael Gomez has raised many a question mark over the Bolton fighter�s world title aspirations.

Mutley's back

Tom Podmore — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:59:26

Trying to find an opponent for Young Mutley is as hard as his left hook.

BBN Competition - Name the Boxers

Kevin Taylor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:29:17

A free BritishBoxing.net t-shirt is up for grabs in the latest competition from BritishBoxing.net

Is Murray the right opponent for Khan?

Thomas Rooney — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:58:38

Following the much publicised views of Frank Warren that Amir Khan isn�t quite ready for a World title shot just yet, there has been plenty of discussion with regards to what path Khan should take now. Or more specifically, who his next opponent should be.

Horton wants Maxwell's 'arse'

Tom Podmore — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:36:09

Birmingham�s Max Maxwell has turned up the volume in the war of words with undefeated Black Country rival Sam �The Man� Horton, roaring: �Stop ducking me and back up your boasts.�

Moore wants Irish stop off on way to Europe

Steve Wellings — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:29:26

Jamie Moore aims to return to the ring with a bang when he faces Irish light-middleweight king Ciaran Healy in Dublin on Saturday 5th July.

Marsh takes Pickering's British Title

Kevin Taylor — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:05:46

Matthew Marsh became British super-bantamweight champion last Friday at the York Hall in Bethnal Green and in doing so may well have hammered the last nail into the career of Newark's Esham Pickering.

Eric Armit's World View

Eric Armit — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:44:40

Two deaths made news in Mexico recently, for two very different reasons.

O�Loughlin eyes Ingleby Rematch

Mike Pendegast — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:05:57

Hull heavyweight, Dean O�Loughlin, has his mind set on a rematch with the only man to have beaten him, Morcambe�s Dave Ingleby.

Ajetovic loses in Oz

Ian McNeilly — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:23:41

Geard Ajetovic failed to win the IBO middleweight belt today when he was widely outpointed by Australian champion Daniel Geale.

Punching back the years - the super-bantamweight division

David Statham — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:06:27

In the first of a new series, David Statham looks at the past attempts of British fighters who beat the obstacles, defied the odds and challenged for world glory.

Exclusive John Murray interview

Terry Dooley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:57:02

After a slow-burning few years John Murray is finally set to tussle for the vacant British lightweight title when he fights Lee Meager on July the 11th.

Not quite living the American Dream

Craig MacKay — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:47:30

British boxing was riding the crest of a wave until recently; we had Haye, Maccarinelli, Calzaghe, Hatton, Witter and Rees all holding one of the big belts.

What I do - and don't - miss about British boxing

Oliver Fennell — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:13:46

Erstwhile BBN writer Oliver Fennell sends us a letter from his Bangkok paradise...

Calzaghe Split - Strange Timing

Thomas Rooney — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:04:27

Joe Calzaghe has split with his long term promoter Frank Warren. Considering he only has one fight left in his successful career, this seems a strange decision, or more specifically � strange timing. However it appears that the Welshman wants to promote his final fight himself, ending a partnership with Warren that has lasted over twelve years.

Debutant inspired by Leicester's finest

Tom Podmore — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:35:20

Leicester�s Joe Hockenhull says the recent success of two other boxers from the city, European super-bantamweight champion Rendall Munroe and undefeated middleweight Kevin Concepcion, has given him a massive boost ahead of his professional debut this weekend.

Will Calzaghe swan song be a lame duck?

James Slater — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:45:38

With his undeniably great boxing career winding down towards its conclusion, Joe Calzaghe has been quoted as saying how he feels his taking on Roy Jones Junior in his very last bout will be a great way to finish. Will it, though?

Calzaghe decides to go it alone

Kevin Taylor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:17:55

According to the South Wales Argus, Joe Calzaghe has decided to split from long term promoter Frank Warren and be self-managed for what is left of his successful career.

Khan wins but is still a work in progress

Tom Podmore — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:08:42

Amir Khan has finally admitted he isn�t ready for world titles yet.

The Bolton prospect made the surprising if accurate statement after coming through a harder-than-expected Commonwealth lightweight title defence

O'Loughlin gets back on the winning track

Mike Pendegast — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:05:49

Although Hull has enjoyed recent success in football, last night was the turn of top class professional boxing.

Ibbo comes through Cover test

Jim Wright — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:44:15

Sheffield�s John Ibbotson had to bring his A game to the table to edge past Worksop�s Simeon Cover 58-56 on referee Howard Foster�s scorecard after six gruelling sessions at light-heavyweight.

Inconclusive end to Battle of the Midlands

Tom Podmore — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:55:43

A �Battle of the Midlands� fight that had been anticipated for 2,102,400 minutes (four years) lasted for exactly three minutes and fifty seconds at a packed Wolverhampton Civic Hall last night (Friday June 20).

Book Review: 'Ringside' by Budd Schulberg

Mel Dixon — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:34:17

Budd Schulberg is a 94-year-old American boxing scribe who has penned his views on the fight game for most of those years. His passionate regard for the sport, and the close relationship he has held with those inside the sport, over such a long period, gives him a unique standing among the boxing writers clique.

Bobby Rimmer and Michael Gomez plot to kill the Golden Goose

Terry Dooley — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:22:19

Bobby Rimmer opened the doors of his boxing academy well over a year ago. During that time there has been plenty of water under his bridge, enough to let the trainer know that if you want to have success training fighters you have to be in it for the long haul.

Elcock v McDermott Countdown: Big Fight Preview

Tom Podmore — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:22:28

Finally, almost two months after it was first due to take place and four years after it was first talked about, Birmingham�s Wayne �Mad Dog� Elcock defends his British middleweight title (first defence) against Dudley�s tall, unbeaten and ultra-confident Darren �The Black Country Body Snatcher� McDermott tonight (Friday 20th June).

Elcock v McDermott Countdown: What the experts say

Tom Podmore — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:59:29

It�s the fight that every boxing fan in the Midlands has wanted to see since Darren McDermott, only 7-0-1 entering, gatecrashed the domestic top ten with a five-round retirement win over Andy Halder, a former British title challenger and Midland Area middleweight champion, at Dudley Town Hall in 2005.

Middleweight clash moves to Wolverhampton

Tom Podmore — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:31:13

The massive Birmingham versus Black Country British middleweight title fight between Shard End-based champion Wayne Elcock and undefeated Dudley challenger Darren McDermott has made a last-minute move to the Black Country.

Elcock v McDermott countdown: Darren's five best wins

Tom Podmore — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:22:10

In the build-up and excitement to the biggest all-Midlands clash in recent memory (maybe all-time), the British middleweight title fight between Wayne Elcock (champion) and Darren McDermott on Friday night, BBN�s Midlands correspondent, Tom Podmore, looks at the two middleweights five stand-out wins of their professional careers.

Thaxton - Giving Up Title hardest decision I've had to make

Kevin Taylor — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:04:10

Jon Thaxton yesterday admitted that giving up the British title in order to once again take a crack at the European title was the hardest decision he's ever had to make in his long boxing career.

Elcock looking past McDermott?

Ian McNeilly — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:23:42

British middleweight champion Wayne Elcock could be seen as looking past unbeaten challenger Darren McDermott. The Brummie is talking of world title shots.

Another York Hall Victory for the Treasure

Bernard Miller — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:14:03

While the old York Hall may not have been packed so full as it usually is for the regular Friday night Sky Sports affairs, those punters who sacrificed a rare sunny Sunday afternoon to take in Miranda Carter's inaugural foray into pro fight promotion were rewarded with an entertaining and action-filled card.

Firsts and Lasts with the Pocket Rocket

Kevin Taylor — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:56:21

Almost three years after losing to Oscar Larios for the WBC super-bantamweight title, Wayne 'The Pocket Rocket' McCullough makes a belated return to the ring this Friday night, 20th June.

Davies the pick as local pros enjoy Sunday stroll

Mathew Tyrer — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:52:14

A rowdy and vocal crowd packed Sutton Leisure Centre on Father�s Day as no fewer than ten local boxers continued their progress in the paid ranks.

Elcock v McDermott countdown: Wayne's five best wins

Tom Podmore — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:06:11

With the build-up and excitement to the biggest all-Midlands clash in recent memory (maybe all-time), the British middleweight title fight between Birmingham�s Wayne Elcock (champion) and Dudley�s unbeaten Darren McDermott in Coventry on June 20, BBN�s Midlands correspondent, Tom Podmore, looks at the two combatants five stand-out wins of their professional careers.