Feb

Rey Vargas outpoints Gavin McDonnell, wins WBC 122-pound title

Rey Vargas turned from bomber to boxer to outpoint Gavin McDonnell and win the vacant WBC 122-pound title Saturday night in Hull, England.

Gavin McDonnell: ‘I want Rey Vargas to underestimate me’

23

Feb

Gavin McDonnell: ‘I want Rey Vargas to underestimate me’

by Tom Gray

British junior featherweight Gavin McDonnell has a tough task ahead against Rey Vargas, but brother Jamie has proven that odds are there to be broken.

Rey Vargas confident of stopping Gavin McDonnell

30

Jan

Rey Vargas confident of stopping Gavin McDonnell

by Tom Gray

Winning a world title is a tall order but it’s even harder to do so in the lion’s den. Rey Vargas, however, is far from intimidated by the task ahead.

Gavin McDonnell-Rey Vargas fight for vacant WBC title

03

Jan

Gavin McDonnell-Rey Vargas fight for vacant WBC title

by Tom Gray

Gavin McDonnell looks to emulate twin brother Jamie by earning world honors but unbeaten Mexican puncher Rey Vargas stands ominously in his way.

Jamie McDonnell: ‘I still don’t get the credit I deserve’

06

Apr

Jamie McDonnell: ‘I still don’t get the credit I deserve’

by Tom Gray

Jamie McDonnell is likely to be marking time against late replacement Fernando Vargas this Saturday but the Englishman is desperate for big fights at 118 pounds.