Jun

Supremely confident Paul Butler predicts KO of Stuart Hall

He might not have much experience in the ring as a pro, but IBF bantamweight challenger Paul Butler says his experience of sparring with Stuart Hall proved the titleholder can’t hurt him.

Apr

Lem’s latest: Paul Butler on Stuart Hall: ‘I’ll smoke his boots’

by Lem Satterfield

IBF bantamweight titleholder Stuart Hall will make the second defense of his belt on June 7 in against unbeaten Paul Butler an all-British clash in Newcastle, England on June 7, promoters Frank Warren and Dennis Hobson announced on Monday.

Apr

Q&A: Randy Caballero

by Doug Fischer

Randy Caballero faces veteran Kohei Oba in an IBF bantamweight title eliminator on Friday in Japan. The Southern California standout spoke with RingTV.com about the biggest fight of his pro career, his amateur accomplishments and Nicaraguan heritage.

Mar

Stuart Hall retains IBF title with technical draw against Martin Ward

by Doug Fischer

British standout Stuart Hall retained his IBF bantamweight title via anticlimactic technical draw in a bout with countryman Martin Ward in Newcastle, England on Saturday. The official time was 0:35 seconds of Round 2.

Mar

IBF bantamweight titleholder Stuart Hall targets Jamie McDonnell

by Doug Fischer

This Saturday an all British IBF bantamweight title bout will be contested between champion Stuart Hall and challenger Martin Ward in Newcastle, England, while a third British star, Jamie McDonnell, lurks ominously in the background.

Jan

Stuart Hall to defend title vs. Martin Ward on March 29

by Ryan Songalia

Stuart Hall will make the first defense of his IBF bantamweight title against Martin Ward on March 29 in Newcastle, England. Also, Ryan Songalia has news on a boxing fundraising event in Manila on May 24 to benefit victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Dec

Hall’s promoter: McDonnell rematch not in play for March defense

by Ryan Songalia

Newly-crowned IBF bantamweight titleholder Stuart Hall will likely have to wait for his dream rematch with domestic rival Jamie McDonnell, according to their promoter, Dennis Hobson.

Dec

Q&A: Stuart Hall ready for IBF bantamweight title challenge

by Doug Fischer

Former British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion Stuart Hall says he will start fast and hard against Vusi Malinga when the two clash for the vacant IBF title on Saturday in Leeds, England. “The fans will be the winners in this fight,” Hall told RingTV.com, “because Malinga and I will meet in ring center and this will be a toe to toe war.”

Dec

Politics and perseverance lead Stuart Hall to dream title shot

by Ryan Songalia

Stuart Hall, a mature but still fresh 118-pound standout from Darlington, England, will face South African veteran Vusi Malinga for the vacant IBF bantamweight title on Saturday at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The title shot is a dream come true for Hall who used boxing to get his life on track.