Boxing Links (11-28-11)
Australian world champion boxer Shannan Taylor in fight of his life Herald Sun Through a combination of bad luck, poor management and missed opportunity – far too familiar themes in the boxing game – he failed to reach the heights his talent deserved. Former triple world champion Jeff Fenech was one of the last to speak to him on … […]
Big Fight Preview: Lee Selby-John Simpson British And Commonwealth Title Clash
New kids on the block, Francis and George Warren, have pulled out all the stops to ensure that their 14th December Queensberry promotions event, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London – and broadcast live on BoxNation (Sky platform ch. 456) – is a fitting finale to a rather excellent year of British Boxing in […]
Boxing Links (8-15-11)
Ghana Boxing LETTER OF PROTEST to IBF over Agbeko fight EastsideBoxing.com We are writing this protest to express our displeasure of open bias exhibited by referee Russell Mora in the International Boxing Federation bantamweight championship between Joseph Agbeko of Ghana and Abner Mares of Mexico which took place in the Hard … See all stories on this topic » […]
Oshunrinde And Smyle Go Face To Face Ahead Of 31st July Showdown
Earlier today Dollis Hill, London, based American Super Middleweight Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Oshunrinde and Leicester’s Jahmaine Smyle came face to face for the first time ahead of their highly anticipated rematch, which headlines the Graham Earl promoted ‘Renaissance’ event at Liquid Nightclub, Gordon Street, Luton, on Sunday July 31st 2011. The big punching duo’s first encounter, […]
Official Statement: Graham Earl – We’re finally there, Earl-Katsidis II Agreed
Graham Earl – We’re finally there, Earl-Katsidis II Agreed. Earlier today Michael Katsidis and his manager Brendon Smith issued a statement saying that an agreement had been reached with Graham Earl and that the long awaited rematch of their epic 2007 encounter will take place in Queensland, Australia later this year. Their first encounter, for […]
It’s no secret – Spratt wants revenge against Davis
Friendship will be set aside in explosive welterweight clash at MFC 30 By MFC Staff One respected professional to another, Pete Spratt doesn’t have a beef or any deep-seeded hatred towards Marcus Davis, his upcoming opponent at MFC 30: Up Close & Personal. And while Spratt is certain that the two will be cordial towards […]