British Boxing

War veteran Owen Jobburn insists Iraq was nothing compared to his boxing training camp

Hatton Promotions - September 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

War veteran Owen Jobburn insists serving his country in Iraq was nothing compared to his training camp for his professional boxing debut.

The former soldier spent five years in the army before leaving to pursue his boxing ambitions.… Read Article

Josh and Kalam Leather intend inflicting double vision upon the nations rival super lightweights

Queensberry Promotions - September 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

Identical twins Josh and Kalam Leather intend inflicting double vision upon the nations rival super lightweights, literally and figuratively, writes Glynn Evans.

The gruesome twosome from Guisborough, north Yorkshire, feature together for the first time as pros on this weekend’s BoxNation televised bill at the Bellahouston Leisure Centre in Glasgow.

Ex ABA champ Josh shall be hoping to extend his unbeaten run to 11 as he steps up to 10 round level for the first … Read Article

Osman Aslam gets the toughest test of his fledgling career this Saturday

Dennis Hobson Promotions - September 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

It might not seem like it on paper, but Bolton bantamweight Osman Aslam gets the toughest test of his fledgling career this Saturday (October 1) when he faces Brett Fidoe at Manchester’s Lancashire County Cricket Club, live on the ‘It’s A-Bout Boxing’ TV channel (Sky 468 and Freeview Channel 90).… Read Article

Tommy Langford fights Sam Sheedy on 10/22

Queensberry Promotions - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Baggies Bomber Tommy Langford (17-0 6 KOs) will face Sheffield’s Sam Sheedy (17-1 4 KOs) for the Vacant British Middleweight Championship on Frank Warren’s sensational October 22 Motorpoint Arena Cardiff show, live and exclusive on BoxNation.

Langford, who holds the Commonwealth and WBO Inter-Continental Middleweight belts, is determined to win the famous Lonsdale Belt and write his name into the boxing history books. The number two WBO ranked 27 year-old is confident he has the … Read Article

David Price will box a six-rounder on Braehmer-Cleverly card, then possibly box Joseph Parker on November 26

James Slater - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Former British heavyweight champ David Price will continue his comeback under new trainer Dave Coldwell out in Germany, when the 33-year-old will box a six-rounder against a TBA on the Juergen Braehmer-Nathan Cleverly card on Saturday, October 1. After that, Price will appear on the under-card of Anthony Joshua’s November 26 IBF title defence (which could see AJ fight Wladimir Klitschko in what would of course be a huge fight).

The plan, Coldwell said in … Read Article

Chris Adaway confident of beating Kieron McLaren

Hatton Promotions - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

CHRIS ADAWAY is hoping to capture a British Challenge belt for the second time after winning the title in September last year.

The Super Lightweight previously secured the belt at Lightweight when he got the better of Andy Harris on points. The Plymouth pugilist is confident of defeating Kieron McLaren on Hatton Boxing’s ‘The Beginning’ show when the pair lock horns at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke this weekend.… Read Article

Bradley Skeete faces Shayne Singleton on 10/22

Queensberry Promotions - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

The Penge punch picker is flying up the world ratings – ranked sixth by the WBO and seventh by the IBF – and with seven of his last nine victims failing to finish, the stylish south Londoner has finally added potency to his purity.

Self belief was coursing through the 28 year old champ’s veins when he spoke to Glynn Evans about his forthcoming first title defence against Colne’s Shayne ‘The Pain’ Singleton on Frank … Read Article

Paul Hilz collects International Challenge super-middleweight belt

Tim Rickson - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

It was a successful night for Basildon’s Paul Hilz (3-2) on September 23rdas he got back to a winning record and claimed the International Challenge super-middleweight belt with a points win over Lewis van Poetsch (4-46).

The home fighter kept the Grays Civic Hall fans on the edge of their seats throughout the eight-round contest and had their hearts thumping nervously as he hit the deckin the final round.… Read Article

Jack Massey gets TV deal

VIP Promotions - September 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Steve Wood has revealed that hugely-popular and talented cruiserweight, Jack Massey, has been signed by BoxNation and will appear on the dedicated boxing channel a number of times before the end of 2017.

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s Massey, who has sold over 600 tickets for his upcoming October 1st headline slot at the Devonshire Dome, is a former ABA champion who is currently 10-0 (5) as a pro. … Read Article

Jamie Cox is smouldering

Queensberry Promotions - September 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

Wiltshire wrecking machine Jamie Cox is smouldering, writes Glynn Evans.

Arguably the most explosive 168lb fighter on the planet, the Swindon assassin has been forced to place his trail of carnage at the pit-stop for the past 12 months.

However, back at large, the monster punching southpaw is again ready to be unleashed on the division, starting with a scheduled eight rounder on Frank Warren’s mammoth Cardiff bill on 22nd October.… Read Article