Genuine electricity in the air as fellow Liverpudlians clash for the British Super Middleweight title, thankfully officiated by Richie Davies – the most respected referee in the country. Each time these two have met in the build up to this fight, sparks have flown. It could be about who holds their composure in the red-hot arena of the Echo arena. If it does, Smith holds the greater experience. Read the rest of this entry »
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Smith v Quigley as it happens: Live
In Boxing, British Boxing, Contender Series, Fight Reports, Sports on October 30, 2009 at 10:40 pmJames DeGale round by round LIVE
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Reports, Olympic Boxing, Sports on October 30, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Unbeaten novice Ally Morrison, with old favourite Chris Aston in the corner, took on James DeGale tonight – the 2008 Olympic Gold medalist to whom the British public is slowly warming to. Very slowly. Read the rest of this entry »
Come in #13, Daniel Rasilla gets the nod for McCloskey
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on October 30, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Spaniard Daniel ‘Rasilla, ranked #13 at 140 pounds by the EBU has agreed to step in to tackle Paul McCloskey for the European crown next week. While it will underwhelm those hoping speculating about more mouth-watering contests with everyone from Junior Witter to Gavin Rees the Spaniard – according to Barry Hearn – is close to weight, in the gym and eager to take the chance. Read the rest of this entry »
M’Baye pulls out, Lauri says no; McCloskey still waiting
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on October 30, 2009 at 10:03 am
Paul McCloskey is still looking for an opponent following the withdrawal of Frenchman Souleymane M’Baye – the former WBA Light-Welterweight champion – from their European title fight next week. The shopping list of potential opponents is seemingly rich, with many of the possible domestic replacements in the gym ahead of the Prizefighter 140 pound tournament next month. One fighter who wont be answering the call is EBU #4 Light-Welterweight Giuseppe Lauri. The Italian, who has the rare distinction of having fought Ricky Hatton and Junior Witter, couldn’t make 10 stone in a week. [Update available]
