As boxing fans – be it writers, ticket buyers or the fighters themselves, we are all interested in good, solid, competitive and meaningful fights – as often as is humanly possible – preferably as part of our normal Sky package, terrestrial TV or even on a specific subscription fight channel like Boxnation – who provide the very best international content from America and beyond, week in, week out. » Read Full Article
Mitchell v Linares : Kevin Ready But De La Hoya Backs His Man Linares
-Eddie Hearn’s bumper triple world title card from the O2 finally lands this weekend – and arguably the best and most meaningful fight on the bill is Dagenham’s Kevin Mitchell (39-2, 29ko) hoping to finally get it right on the world stage, when he fights dangerous Venezuelan Jorge Linares (38-3, 25ko) who is promoted by Mexican-American legend Oscar De La Hoya – for the South American’s WBC lightweight title. » Read Full Article
De la Hoya: Linares-Mitchell will be a classic
-Oscar de la Hoya believes Kevin Mitchell’s WBC World Lightweight title clash with Jorge Linares is a must-watch fight at The O2 in London on May 30, live on Sky Sports. » Read Full Article
Buffer ready to rumble for The O2 on May 30
-Michael Buffer will call the fighters to the ring on a huge night of boxing at The O2 in London on May 30, live on Sky Sports Box Office. » Read Full Article
Jorge Linares vs. Kevin Mitchell on May 30th
-LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2015) Back on top of the boxing world after winning his third division world championship last December, Venezuela’s Jorge “El Niño De Oro” Linares will travel to London, England to defend his WBC Lightweight title for the first time against top British contender “Mighty” Kevin Mitchell at The O2, live on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday, May 30. » Read Full Article
Kevin Mitchell stars in promo video with Ray Winstone
-Kevin Mitchell faces Jorge Linares for the WBC World Lightweight title at The O2 in London on May 30, live on Sky Sports Box Office – and one of Britain’s best loved actors Ray Winstone has lent his voice to Matchroom Boxing’s exclusive promo video. » Read Full Article
Tickets for May 30 blockbuster on sale on Monday
-Tickets for the huge show at The O2 on May 30 with World title fights for Kevin Mitchell and Lee Selby and Heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua’s meeting with Kevin Johnson go on sale to Matchroom Fight Pass members at 9am on Monday March 30 and then on general sale the following day. » Read Full Article
Mitchell, Selby and Joshua first named for O2 super show
-Two World title fights and Heavyweight test kick-off May 30 blockbuster » Read Full Article
Capital Punishment – Main Event Review: Mitchell destroys Estrada in 8
-Kevin Mitchell stormed into the mandatory position for Jorge Linares’ WBC lightweight title tonight with a sensational 8 round demolition of Daniel Estrada. » Read Full Article
Mitchell stops Estrada
-Kevin Mitchell took a huge step towards a shot at a World title fight with a first-class display against Mexican Daniel Estrada to land the Vacant WBC Silver Lightweight title with an eighth-round stoppage at London’s O2 Arena. » Read Full Article