Williams Unfazed By Late Change, Says He’ll Crush McPhilbin On Jan 13th
British Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams is in bullish mood, following the news that he will now defend his coveted Lonsdale Belt against Bulwell, Nottinghamshire’s Shane McPhilbin on the 13th January at York Hall. Just before Christmas William’s original opponent, Tony Conquest, was forced to withdraw due to illness, which opened the door for Midlands […]
LEON ‘SOLID’ WILLIAMS Vs. TONY ‘CONQUEROR’ CONQUEST British Cruiserweight Championship 13th January 2012 @ York Hall, London
Williams Predicts Nightmares For Conquest On Jan 13th Earlier today Francis and George Warren officially announced that British Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams will defend his newly acquired title, against Southern Area champion Tony ‘Conqueror’ Conquest, at York Hall in London on Friday 13th January 2012, and broadcast live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky 456 […]
Benefit for World Champ: Emile Griffith
By David Pambianchi John Pennisi Illustration of Emile Griffith One of boxing’s “All-Time Greats,” Emile Griffith has been tormented for almost 50 years since regaining the championship from Benny “Kid ” Paret in the brutal 12 round bout that resulted in Benny’s death. Now with only Social Security Benefits to make ends meet, Emile is […]
BELLEW COULD FACE BACK TO BACK PRIZEFIGHTER CHAMPIONS
Commonwealth belt holder praises event as ‘great for the sport’ Commonwealth champion Tony Bellew will be ringside at Prizefighter Light-Heavyweights II on January 29 at Olympia in London, and said he was open to a fight with the winner. Bellew has a date with a previous Prizefighter champion on February 19 first as he takes […]