Sep

From The Telegraph: Carl Frampton’s title win sets up big fights at 122

Carl Frampton claimed the IBF junior featherweight title from Kiko Martinez in front of a partisan home crowd on Saturday in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The victory sets up anticipated matches against Scott Quigg, WBC beltholder Leo Santa Cruz and RING champ Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Sep

From The Telegraph: Barry McGuigan sets stage for Martinez-Frampton

by Doug Fischer

Barry McGuigan, the hall of famer and Northern Ireland boxing icon, has put his heart and soul – as well as his money and family – into the country’s biggest fight in decades, today’s rematch showdown between Carl Frampton and Kiko Martinez.

Sep

From The Telegraph: Shane McGuigan turns to bio-scientist for Carl Frampton

by Doug Fischer

Shane McGuigan, trainer of Carl Frampton, is taking no chances in what he predicts will be a ‘very, very tough fight’ against Kiko Martinez in Belfast today. He enlisted the help of a bio-scientist to help the undefeated Irish star prepare for the rematch.

Aug

From The Telegraph: Carl Frampton ready for first world title shot

by Doug Fischer

Carl Frampton has already been crowned British, Commonwealth and European junior featherweight champion after 18 contests. Next Saturday, the 28-year-old Northern Ireland native goes for his first world title against familiar foe Kiko Martinez.

Aug

From The Telegraph: Brook says Porter is his ticket to the big time

by Doug Fischer

Undefeated British welterweight contender Kell Brook, who endured a grueling 16-week camp in Las Vegas in preparation for his shot at IBF titleholder Shawn Porter on Saturday, says the make-or-break showdown is his stepping stone to stardom.

Jun

From The Telegraph: Joe Calzaghe says Hall of Fame entry an honor

by Doug Fischer

It is fitting that former undisputed super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe’s induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in New York this weekend comes in the wake of the division’s biggest fight in decades.

May

From The Telegraph: Trainers are key in Froch-Groves rematch

by Doug Fischer

In a battle of will and resilience over technique and speed, champion Carl Froch and challenger George Groves will rely heavily on the advice of their cornermen at their blockbuster Wembley Stadium showdown in front of 80,000 spectators.

May

From The Telegraph: Froch to earn ┬ú8million, Groves ┬ú2million

by Doug Fischer

Carl Froch is set to earn around ┬ú8million and George Groves ┬ú2million from their anticipated Wembley Stadium showdown on Saturday. Froch will take the lion’s share of the prize money from the biggest fight in British history.

May

From The Telegraph: Groves wants warrior spirit in Froch rematch

by Doug Fischer

George Groves says he is looking to call on the warrior spirit of Nigel Benn for his grudge super middleweight title rematch against Carl Froch on May 31. The hatred between the British rivals reminds many of the Benn-Eubank clashes of the ’90s.

May

From The Telegraph: New York referee considered for Froch-Groves II

by Doug Fischer

American referee Charlie Fitch has been put forward for the May 31 Carl Froch-George Groves rematch, with both teams to agree this weekend over his presence as the third man in the ring at Wembley Stadium in London. Groves insisted that no officials be from the UK.