May

Kal Yafai outpoints Suguru Muranaka, retains WBA 115-lb. title

Kal Yafai retained his WBA 115-pound title for the first time by outpointing Suguru Muranaka in front of his hometown fans on Saturday at the Barclay Arena in Birmingham, England.

May

Carl Froch hails rematch win over George Groves as his greatest night

by Doug Fischer

Carl Froch hailed his eighth-round KO victory over George Groves at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as the greatest night of his entire career. The super middleweight grudge rematch attracted an 80,000 crowd in London, England – a record for British boxing.

May

Stephen Smith forces Mauricio Javier Munoz to retire after Round 8

by Doug Fischer

British junior featherweight ace Stephen Smith turned back a stubborn effort from Argentinian contender Mauricio Javier Munoz with an eighth-round corner retirement in a scheduled 12-round attraction in Leeds, England on Wednesday.

May

Tony Bellew not impressed by arch rival Nathan Cleverly

by Doug Fischer

Tony Bellew was ringside for Nathan Cleverly’s second-round stoppage of Shawn Corbin in his cruiserweight debut last Saturday and, with time to ponder the action, the Liverpool puncher was anything but lost for words when it came to his domestic nemesis.

Apr

Carl Frampton dismisses Hugo Cazares in two

by Doug Fischer

Junior featherweight sensation Carl Frampton easily swept aside Mexican veteran Hugo Cazares with a second-round knockout in Belfast on Friday, kicking open the door to a lucrative world title shot later this year.

Apr

Carl Frampton faces Hugo Cazares for right to fight Leo Santa Cruz

by Doug Fischer

Belfast-based junior featherweight contender Carl Frampton faces former two-division champ Hugo Fidel Cazares from Mexico on home his turf today. If the 27-year-old Northern Irishman wins he will face WBC 122-pound beltholder Leo Santa Cruz.

Mar

Welsh duo Nathan Cleverly, Lee Selby top May 17 card in Cardiff

by Doug Fischer

Promoter Eddie Hearn announced at a press conference last week that Welsh duo Nathan Cleverly and Lee Selby will co-headline a bumper show on May 17 in Cardiff, Wales, against opponents to be announced.

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.

Mar

Mickey Duff, acclaimed British boxing promoter and manager, dies

by Doug Fischer

Celebrated British boxing promoter and manager Mickey Duff passed away in his sleep early Saturday at the age of 84. Duff worked with 16 world champions including Joe Calzaghe, Frank Bruno, John Conteh, Alan Minter and Lloyd Honeyghan.

Mar

Kell Brook promised IBF welterweight title shot by July 19

by Doug Fischer

Undefeated British welterweight contender Kell Brook has been assured that he will be fighting for the IBF title no later than July 19 this year. IBF beltholder Shawn Porter will fight Paul Malignaggi on April 19. The winner must face Brook.