Monthly Archives: March 2015

Joshua: Injury setback has made me hungrier

Heavyweight hope back in the ring in Newcastle Anthony Joshua MBE says his injury layoff has made him even hungrier for success as he returns to action against Jason Gavern at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Saturday night, … Continue reading

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Ryan vs. Hibbert added to massive May 30 bill

Light Welterweight dust-up joins World title bouts and Joshua at The O2 Dave Ryan will defend his Commonwealth Light Welterweight title against John Wayne Hibbert on the huge May 30 bill at The O2 in London. The show already boasts … Continue reading

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Kell Brook destroys Jo Jo Dan in world-class showing – Ringside Report

Kell Brook retained his IBF World welterweight title in blistering fashion tonight, demolishing brave Romanian challenger Jo Jo Dan inside 4 rounds. Brook sent out a chilling message to the rest of the welterweight division by flooring Dan four times … Continue reading

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Kell Brook v Jo Jo Dan – Main Event Preview

IBF World welterweight champion Kell Brook meets mandatory challenger Jo Jo Dan this Saturday at Sheffield’s vibrant Motorpoint Arena in front 10,000 fans eager to welcome home their favourite son in style. It will be Brook’s first defence of his … Continue reading

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Kell Brook v Jo Jo Dan – Undercard Preview

The growing Matchroom tentacles spread to Sheffield, Yorkshire this coming Saturday to celebrate the homecoming of local hero and IBF World Welterweight champion Kell Brook. One look at the shows undercard further illustrates Eddie Hearn’s commitment to his value for … Continue reading

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Stephen Smith Returns

It’s 9-years ago today that Stephen Smith claimed his Commonwealth Gold medal in Melbourne a reality the fighter summed it up nicely when he tweeted, “Scary how time flies, but great memories”. Smith, 20-1 (12KO’s), will make his return to … Continue reading

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Matty Askin: Delayed but not distracted

When Matty Askin, 17-2 (10KO’s), was told his eagerly anticipated tilt at Ovill McKenzie’s, 23-12 (12KO’s), British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles was to be rescheduled, he could be forgiven for thinking it was some sort of joke. Unfortunately for the … Continue reading

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Hatton: Brook will shine in Sheffield

Hitman says Kell will face the Welterweight big-guns this year Ricky Hatton says Kell Brook will shine in his first IBF World Welterweight title defence and land the big-money fights he is chasing as he takes on number one mandatory … Continue reading

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MITCHELL, SELBY AND JOSHUA FIRST NAMED FOR O2 SUPER SHOW

Two World title fights and Heavyweight test kick-off May 30 blockbuster Kevin Mitchell and Lee Selby will fight for World titles at The O2 on May 30, with Anthony Joshua MBE taking on Kevin Johnson on a massive night for … Continue reading

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Satchell set to defend EBU title in the wake of Shiming defeat

Kevin Satchell, 14-0 (3KO’s), will now defend his European Flyweight title against mandatory challenger Thomas Masson, 12-3 (3KO’s), in the wake of a surprise defeat for Chinese boxing poster boy Zou Shiming, 6-1 (1KO), on 7th March. Rumours were rife … Continue reading

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