Truscott win sets up Simpson rematch

By Ben Carey

In preparation for his rematch with Commonwealth featherweight champion John Simpson, Paul Truscott shut out Andrey Kostin over six rounds on the Olusegun-Wright undercard in Liverpool on Friday night (60-54).

Truscott hadn’t fought since losing his unbeaten record and Commonwealth crown to Simpson in January after he was halted with a closed right eye in the eighth round of their finely balanced contest.

Olusegun outslicks Wright to capture vacant British title

By Ben Carey

Ajose Olusegun added the vacant British light-welterweight title to his Commonwealth crown by outworking and outspeeding a subdued Nigel Wright in their all-southpaw clash at the Liverpool Olympia on Friday night. Wright had previously given Olusegun problems early on before conceding a close unanimous points defeat when the pair met 18 months ago but this time the result was never in doubt. After twelve brisk rounds all three judges favoured Olusegun by 117-112, 117-111 and a far too close 116-113.

Lawton confident of outboxing Murray

By Ben Carey

Two time English champion Scott Lawton, 26-4-1 (5), will challenge John Murray, 26-0 (14), for his British lightweight title at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan tomorrow night (June 13) and is confident of outboxing the unbeaten Murray. ITV4 televise live.

Lawton has already had one shot at the Lonsdale belt but came up short against then British champion Jonathan Thaxton in March 2007. “After the Thaxton defeat I thought my chance at a British title might have come and gone,” recalled Lawton. “I fought Amir Khan for the Commonwealth title after that and it was a great experience but the fight just didn’t go my way (Lawton was overwhelmed in four rounds).

Morrison out, Wright drafted in to face Olusegun for British & Commonwealth crowns

By Ben Carey

Ajose Olusegun will now contest the vacant British light-welterweight title against Nigel Wright at the Liverpool Olympia a week today (June 12) following Barry Morrison’s withdrawal. Olusegun’s Commonwealth 10st title will also be on the line.

Olusegun successfully defended his Commonwealth crown against Wright in Peterlee 16 months ago. Spurred on by fighting in his home-town, Wright began brightly and momentarily dazed Olusegun in round three but faded down the stretch allowing Olusegun to gradually take over and clinch a deserved unanimous points win. Since then the talented but largely avoided Olusegun has treaded water and has fought only once this year, outclassing Scott Haywood in seven rounds.

Munroe-Martinez rematch tickets on sale

Kiko Martinez just may be the most dangerous fighter in Europe and the Spanish Bomber is coming back to England this month to take back what he says is rightfully his.

The 22 year old detonation artist from Alicante, Spain has a rematch with British southpaw Rendall Munroe on February 27 and Martinez has vowed that the Metrodome in Barnsley will see his return to the European title.

O’Meara gets lucky break

Breaking your leg might be a strange way to start your boxing carer but for unbeaten welterweight Steve O’Meara it was just the ‘break’ he was looking for. At 17, the West Drayton native was earning rave reviews for his displays on the football field with semi pro outfit Uxbridge until a broken leg sent his sporting career in an entirely different direction.

Hayemaker offer special ticket deal for bumper Liverpool show

Tickets for HAYEMAKER 6: ‘The Mersey Beatdown’ are now available to buy from the Echo Arena box office, either by calling 0844 8000 400 or visiting www.accliverpool.com.

Tickets for the March 28 show at the Echo Arena are available at prices of £28, £48, £75 and £125 (ringside).

In order to help beat the crippling credit crunch, Hayemaker Boxing are offering fight fans a four tickets for the price of three deal on all £75 tickets purchased from the box office in one single transaction.

Thaxton open to double title clash with Murray

If Jon Thaxton’s life story came before a Hollywood producer they’d probably give it the tagline of “the feel good story of the year”. However following a spectacular one punch KO to win the European Lightweight title last time out the Norwich man says the credits won’t be rolling on his career any time soon.

Thaxton makes the first defence of his crown on February 28th at the Norwich Showground, the scene of his knockout win over Juan Carlos Diaz Melero to claim the title last October.

Team Cordoba taking Dunne seriously

Although WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion, Ricardo Cordoba says he won’t be watching any video of Bernard Dunne ahead of their Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night the champs backroom team are adamant that they will be doing their homework on the challenger.

The two men clash at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st and Cordoba’s promoter Richard Dobal says they have the utmost respect for Dunne.

Cordoba happy to defend world title in Dublin against Dunne

World Champion, Ricardo “El Maestrito” Cordoba says he doesn’t want to set eyes on Bernard Dunne again until they get in the ring. The Panamanian is currently in Ireland to promote his WBA Super Bantamweight title defence on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st.

However the champ is adamant that he’s not disrespecting Dunne, it’s just that he doesn’t worry too much about any of his opponents prior to fight night.

Peters delivers world title chance for Dunne

The Time has Come…Now the World Awaits as Bernard Dunne goes in search of the ultimate prize at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st at the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night.

Dunne takes on World champion, Ricardo “El Maestrito” Cordoba for the WBA Super Bantamweight title as world championship boxing returns to Ireland for the first time in 13 years. The Dubliner turns 29 next month and he feels the timing is perfect for a shot at the WBA belt which once adorned the waist of Barry McGuigan over two decades ago.

McIntosh seeking Barney showdown

There must be something in the water in Norwich with English Light Heavyweight champ, Danny McIntosh joining a long line of big punchers from the area including former WBO heavyweight champ, Herbie Hide and reigning European Lightweight champ Jon Thaxton. There’s only one problem –McIntosh wishes he didn’t punch so hard!

The undefeated 28-year-old is looking to defend his title (subject to Board approval) against Matthew Barney at the Norfolk Showground in his hometown on February 28th live on ITV4 and he’s hoping to get some rounds under his belt against seasoned campaigner Barney.

Former British champion suspended after failing drugs test

By Ben Carey

Doncaster’s Andy Bell has been suspended for six months after testing positive for cannabis following his British super-flyweight title loss to Lee Haskins in November.

Sweeney off French world title bill

By Jonny Stapleton

Michael Sweeney has been pulled off the undercard of Cyrill Thomas and Cristobal Cruz’s IBF featherweight title clash in France on February 14 and will now make his Banner Promotions Tommy Egan Promotions debut in an American St Patrick’s Day show instead.

A late demand for the weight limit to be reduced from light-heavyweight to super-middle for the clash with Frenchman Tony Averlant worried the Mayo Storm’s camp and prompted the withdrawal.

Price turns pro with Hayemaker

Hayemaker Boxing are delighted to announce the acquisition of Olympic bronze medallist David Price to their growing stable of Merseyside boxers.

The 6’8 heavyweight signing was officially unveiled this afternoon at a Liverpool press conference. West Derby’s Price will now make his eagerly awaited professional debut on the HAYEMAKER 6: ‘Mersey Beatdown’ promotion at the Echo Arena on March 28.

Munroe spares no expense on sparring partners ahead of Martinez rematch

Rendall Munroe has spent £5,000 to make sure it is all right on the biggest night of his boxing life.

The Leicester dustman defends his European super-bantamweight title at Barnsley Metrodome on Friday February 27 when he faces mandatory contender Kiko Martinez in a rematch. Munroe, 28, won the title when he outpointed the Spaniard (20-1) in a huge upset last March and has made three successful defences.

Hennessy inks 2008 ABA featherweight champion Bradley Evans

Bradley Evans believes he has made the right decision in turning professional rather than waiting another 4 years for a crack at Olympic glory.

The 2008 featherweight ABA champion from Royston has signed professional terms with Hennessy Sports and has no regrets at not living the Olympic dream. Evans makes his pro debut on the undercard of Jon Thaxton’s European Lightweight title defence in Norwich on February 28. Although still only 19 the teenager believes the time is right to switch codes.

Remembering Reg Gutteridge

By Ben Carey

After a long and illustrious career ITV’s “voice of boxing” Reg Gutteridge sadly passed away on Sunday following a short illness. While Reg (who was 84) had been off our screens for a while (with John Rawling commentating for ITV upon the station’s return to boxing in 2005 after the absence of a decade) he was always warmly regarded and highly respected by viewers and those who worked with him.

Thaxton to defend Euro crown against French champion

By Ben Carey

Jon Thaxton will make the first defence of his European lightweight title against Anthony Mezaache in front of his home town fans at the Norwich Showground on Saturday February 28.

The 30-year-old Mezaache’s record is somewhat patchy with only 14 wins from his 22 contests (against five defeats and three draws), however the challenger will enter the ring as the French lightweight champion and is unbeaten in seven contests dating back to November 2006.

Fury challenges Sexton in his own backyard

Unbeaten heavyweight phenomenon Tyson Fury has already set his sights on the man he hopes will be his next opponent. The 6 feet 8 ½ inch 20 year old is scheduled for his third pro fight in Norwich on February 28th when he appears on the undercard of local hero, Jon Thaxton’s first defence of his European Lightweight title, promoted by Hennessy Sports.