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16/05/2012
VIDEO: Brook: "Carson's got to me"

Brook wants to be meaner when he takes on Jones. Unbeaten Kell Brook admits his next opponent has got under his skin when he talks after the press conference at the ...

16/05/2012
VIDEO: Carson Jones on Brook Bust-Up

Jones: "Brook has only fought tomato cans" Kell Brook's next opponent speaks up his chances of causing an upset in the 'Special One's' backyard. The Oaklahoma man adds that he doesn't ...

15/05/2012
VIDEO: Derry Mathews Interview

Mathews talks ahead of Rees Title clash Derry Mathews takes on Gavin Rees on the Kell Brook v Carson Jones undercard in a rematch of their 2011 fight which ended prematurely. Tickets ...

15/05/2012
VIDEO: Gavin Rees Interview

'The Rock' talks about his rematch with Derry Mathews The Welshman takes on Mathews in a rematch after their last bout ended prematurely. Tickets for Kell Brook vs. Carson Jones are on ...

15/05/2012
VIDEO: Interview with Kal Yafai

Matchroom New-boy Kal Yafai Gives His First Interview For The Site. The newest addition to the Matchroom stable give his views on turning over and his debut outing on the Kell ...

15/05/2012
VIDEO: Kerry Hope Interview

Kerry Hope talks ahead of Proksa rematch. Kerry Hope talks ahead of his first European title defence against the man he won it off in his last bout, Greg Proksa. The ...

15/05/2012
VIDEO: Brook v Jones Press Conference

Eddie Hearn hosts the Kell Brook v Carson Jones Press Conference. The full press conference for the Kell Brook v Carson Jones fight from the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield. Also on the ...

15/05/2012
Brook and Jones draw battle lines in Sheffield

July 7 show set to sizzle after duo clash at press conference Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight clash with Carson Jones on July 7 at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield promises fireworks after ...

14/05/2012
Matchroom Sport win race to sign Kal Yafai

Amateur star gets Froch and Brook backing – debut on July 7 Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce the signing of Kal Yafai - and the exciting youngster ...

14/05/2012
Froch: Brit roar will get me past Bute

Cobra banking on fans to scare Canadian – final 400 tickets released Carl Froch believes his loyal fans with be the twelfth man when he takes on IBF super middleweight champion ...

10/05/2012
Kell Brook to face IBF #3 Carson Jones on July 7

Winner set for IBF shot in the fall – tickets on sale 9am Kell Brook will face highly ranked Carson Jones at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on July 7 as an ...

09/05/2012
Euro rivals Rees vs. Mathews and Hope vs. Proksa meet on Brook undercard

Two European title rematches top undercard for July 7 Sheffield show Gavin Rees and Derry Mathews meet again for the European lightweight belt on the undercard of Kell Brook’s July 7 ...

08/05/2012
Carl Froch represents 888poker.com

Online gaming giant backs Froch’s IBF World title clash Carl Froch is personally representing 888poker.com – and fans can play The Cobra online ahead of his IBF World title fight with ...

07/05/2012
Lucian Bute foot healing well

Lucian Bute has been bothered by an infection in his foot since last Saturday. However, the condition is improving and InterBox and Lucian Bute are confident that Lucian will be ...

05/05/2012
O'Kane's the Betfair Prizefighter King

Eamonn triumphs in all-Irish night but ‘Chop Chop’ stuns McCloskey Eamonn O’Kane roared to victory in the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighter Middleweights at the King’s Hall in Belfast, but saw fellow Dungiven ...

04/05/2012
McCloskey and the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighters weigh-in for Belfast blockbuster

Dudey believes big win leads to a World title shot – Collins and McGuigan deliver their verdict Paul McCloskey says he must win impressively against ‘Chop Chop’ DeMarcus Corley tomorrow night ...

04/05/2012
Video: Paul McCloskey & 'Chop Chop' Corley weigh-in

Paul McCloskey and 'Chop Chop' DeMarcus Corley weigh-in at the Kings Hall, Belfast. ...

03/05/2012
Frampton faces Hirales for IBF Inter Continental strap on May 26

Unbeaten Mexican travels to Nottingham to face the Jackal Carl Frampton will face Raul Hirales for the vacant IBF Inter Continental super bantamweight title at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham ...

27/04/2012
Brilliant Bellew delivers brutal KO in Liverpool

Champ defends British light heavyweight title with 5th round stunner against McIntosh Tony Bellew sent a chilling warning to Euro champ Eduard Gutknecht after a stunning fifth round knockout of Danny ...

27/04/2012
Everton mad Tony Bellew backs Kick It Out

Liverpudlian fighter says sports should unite cities Tony Bellew tackles Danny McIntosh tonight in their hotly anticipated British light heavyweight clash at the Echo Arena in Liverpool – and the ...

26/04/2012
Bellew and McIntosh face off at weigh-in

Champ vows to punish Big Mac for lack of respect Tension was rife as Tony Bellew and Danny McIntosh weighed-in for their British light heavyweight title fight at the Echo Arena ...

25/04/2012
Scotty Cardle relishing second big night out

Team GB star following Sheffield blockbuster with a Big Bang in Liverpool Scotty Cardle laces the gloves up for his second pro outing on Friday night as the Team GB star ...

24/04/2012
Giant day for the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighters

Foes face up at the Giant’s Causeway – Healy in the line-up The eight fighters in the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighter Middleweights came face-to-face at the stunning surroundings of the world famous ...

23/04/2012
McIntosh ready to double Bellew’s misery

Danny ready to take Tony’s title after Everton FA Cup hell Danny McIntosh says he plans to rip Tony Bellew’s British light heavyweight title away from him live on Sky Sports ...

19/04/2012
Froch vs. Bute heading to Sky Sports

IBF World title fight live from Nottingham on May 26 Matchroom Sport and Sky Sports are delighted to announce that Carl Froch’s IBF super middleweight World title challenge against Lucian ...

17/04/2012
McCloskey put on red alert for Marquez fight

Hearn says Corley win could spark JMM clash in July Paul McCloskey’s May 5 clash with DeMarcus Corley live on Sky Sports has taken a new twist after he was ...

16/04/2012
Frampton lands chief support slot on Froch bill

Global exposure for Belfast super bantamweight star – Ochieng defends English title – Cote makes UK bow Carl Frampton will provide the chief support on the undercard of Carl Froch’s IBF ...

12/04/2012
Corley replaces Diaz for McCloskey bout

DiBella: McCloskey win could set up WBC title clash Paul McCloskey will face DeMarcus Corley on May 5 at the King’s Hall in Belfast live on Sky Sports – and the ...

05/04/2012
Injuries and illness force postponement of The Big Bang

McIntosh chest infection pushes Liverpool date back two weeks Tony Bellew’s British light heavyweight title defence against Danny McIntosh at the Echo Arena in Liverpool has been postponed until Friday April ...

03/04/2012
EPIX to televise Froch vs. Bute in the U.S.

IBF World title clash also streamed on EpixHD.com and shown in Times Square, NYC Carl Froch’s IBF World super middleweight challenge to Lucian Bute at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham ...

02/04/2012
Bellew thrilled to spearhead massive Merseyside weekend

Tony ready to lead the way with a ‘Big Bang’ Tony Bellew has promised Merseyside he will kick-off next week’s huge sporting weekend with victory against Danny McIntosh in ‘The Big ...

29/03/2012
Bellew slams Clev's opponent selection

Liverpool rival unimpressed by Welshman’s title challengers Tony Bellew has poured scorn on rival Nathan Cleverly, saying that his British light heavyweight title fight with Danny McIntosh in 'The Big Bang' ...

26/03/2012
Brook back in Sheffield on July 7

The Special One returns to Motorpoint Arena Kell Brook will return to the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on July 7 after the huge success of his victory over Matthew Hatton at ...

23/03/2012
Fantastic Rees defends belt with stoppage

Welshman dominates Frenchman in his hometown Gavin Rees produced a fantastic performance in Anthony Mezaache’s backyard in France, forcing a seventh round stoppage to retain his European lightweight title in style. The ...

23/03/2012
Hearn: French test is a key night for Rees

Welshman’s promoter says Gavin needs to impress in Paris Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Gavin Rees must shine in Paris tonight live on Sky Sports 4 and HD4 from 9pm in ...

22/03/2012
French assignment holds no fear for Rees

Welshman out to prove he will fight anyone, anywhere Gavin Rees is relishing defending his European lightweight title against Anthony Mezaache in Paris on Friday night live on Sky Sports 4 ...

22/03/2012
Froch vs. Bute is a box office smash

Over 5,000 tickets sold in 48 hours for Nottingham World title clash Carl Froch’s IBF World super middleweight title fight with Lucian Bute at the Capital FM Arena Nottingham on May ...

22/03/2012
Bellew vs. McIntosh moved to April 13

The Big Bang brought forward to avoid FA Cup clash David Coldwell and Eddie Hearn would like to announce that ‘The Big Bang’ boxing show headlined by Tony Bellew vs. Danny ...

21/03/2012
Brook’s War of the Roses breaks audience figures record

Kell’s Sheffield blockbuster is a massive hit on Sky Sports Kell Brook's brilliant War of the Roses victory over Matthew Hatton was watched by record numbers on Sky Sports. The welterweight star ...

19/03/2012
Froch: I'm so pumped for Bute fight

Tickets now on sale for The Cobra’s return to Nottingham Carl Froch is delighted to be back fighting in Nottingham – and believes his IBF World super middleweight title challenge with ...

17/03/2012
Brilliant Brook dismantles Hatton

The Special One thrills Sheffield crowd with dominant performance Kell Brook says he’s ready to fight for World honours after producing a dominant display to beat Matthew Hatton at the Motorpoint ...

16/03/2012
Sheffield fight fans out in force as Hatton and Brook weigh-in

War of the Roses stars hit the scales at a packed Meadowhall shopping centre Meadowhall Shopping centre stood still today as Kell Brook and Matthew Hatton weighed in for tomorrow ...

15/03/2012
Video exclusive: Eddie Hearn on Brook vs. Hatton

War of the Roses promoter Eddie Hearn previews Saturday night's mammoth Sheffield show, topped by Kell Brook versus Matthew Hatton. ...

15/03/2012
Only 300 tickets left for Brook vs. Hatton

Sheffield star predicts a “smashing night” on Saturday Kell Brook says he will “smash” Matthew Hatton in Saturday night’s War of the Roses clash at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield – and ...

13/03/2012
888poker.com to sponsor War of the Roses

Online poker giant join Scotts and North Fire as Brook vs. Hatton backers Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that 888poker.com are sponsoring Saturday night’s War of the Roses fight night, ...

12/03/2012
Brook: I am not looking beyond Hatton

Sheffield star says fights with Khan, Ortiz and Berto can wait Kell Brook insists he is full focussed on beating Matthew Hatton in their War of the Roses clash this Saturday, ...

09/03/2012
Huge public demand prompts potential venue change for Froch fight

World title bout with Bute could be staged outdoors Carl Froch’s IBF World title challenge against Lucian Bute in May could be heading outdoors after a massive response from the public ...

09/03/2012
Dudey and the Betfair Prizefighters ready for historic King's Hall night

Hearn reveals plan for three massive shows in Belfast in 2012 Paul McCloskey, Martin Lindsay and the line-up for the Betfair Prizefighter all-Irish Middleweights are ready for their huge night at ...

07/03/2012
Rees: I want my Burns night

Gavin gunning for Scotsman after European defence Gavin Rees has four massive UK clashes in his sights after he defends his European lightweight title against Anthony Mezaache on March 17 in ...

06/03/2012
Barker heartbreak as injury KO's world title challenge

Pirog clash on hold as Darren injures hip in training Darren Barker has been forced to pull out of a proposed World title clash with WBO middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog after ...

05/03/2012
Video exclusive: Matthew Hatton media work out

Matthew Hatton invited the media to watch him train at Hatton Health and Fitness in Manchester ahead of his huge welterweight clash with Kell Brook at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield ...

05/03/2012
Meadowhall to host Brook vs. Hatton public weigh-in

Fight fans invited to shopping centre to see War of the Roses stars on the scales Matchroom Sport are pleased to announced that the weigh-in for Kell Brook’s War of the ...

01/03/2012
Froch to face Bute for IBF title in Nottingham on May 26

The Cobra battles Canadian for World title in first hometown fight in over two years Carl Froch will challenge Lucian Bute for the IBF World super middleweight title at the Capital ...

01/03/2012
Martin Lindsay aiming to feature on McCloskey and Irish Middleweights Betfair Prizefighter bill

Greene and O’Donnell join Prizefighter line-up – tickets on sale at 9am tomorrow Martin Lindsay is planning to fight on the massive Belfast bill alongside Paul McCloskey and the all-Irish ...

29/02/2012
Frampton targets Quigg, Munroe and Martinez after March 17

The Jackal confirms Ghanaian for War of the Roses defence Carl Frampton is aiming to impress on his second Commonwealth super bantamweight defence as he targets big showdowns with the hottest ...

24/02/2012
Video exclusive: Kell Brook Media Workout

Kell Brook invited the media to watch him train at the famous Ingle Gym in Wincobank in Sheffield ahead of his huge welterweight clash with Matthew Hatton at the Motorpoint ...

23/02/2012
McCloskey and Betfair Prizefighter set for massive Belfast double header

Dudey takes on two-time champ Diaz after Irish Middleweights clash A huge night of boxing in Belfast is on the way as Paul McCloskey and Betfair Prizefighter Middleweights II take over ...

20/02/2012
Rees to defend Euro belt in Paris against Mezaache

Welshman heading to France for second defence on March 23 Gavin Rees will defend his European lightweight title against Anthony Mezaache in Paris on Friday March 23, live on Sky Sports. The ...

17/02/2012
Kell Brook and Matthew Hatton to be aired on Sky 3D

Huge welterweight clash gets extra dimension on March 17 Kell Brook’s ‘War of the Roses’ clash with Matthew Hatton at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on March 17 has been given added ...

17/02/2012
Scotty Cardle lands three big fight nights

Amateur star to appear on Brook, Bellew and Froch undercards Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that Scotty Cardle will fight on three huge bills at the very beginning of his career. The ...

15/02/2012
Eamonn O'Kane to face Wayne Reed on March 17

IRISHMAN faces Sheffield man to complete exciting ‘War of the Roses’ undercard Matchroom Sport have announced that Eamonn O’Kane will face Wayne Reed at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield to complete the ...

14/02/2012
Kerry Hope to face Greg Proksa for Euro belt

WELSHMAN gets title shot in Sheffield on March 17 Greg Proksa will defend his European middleweight title against Kerry Hope on March 17 at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, live on Sky ...

10/02/2012
Hatton hits the bullseye with Darts fans

MATTHEW gets heroes send-off from Premier League Darts crowd Matthew Hatton was “lost for words” after getting a rapturous reception from the McCoy’s Premier League Darts crowd in his hometown of ...

09/02/2012
IBF make Froch mandatory for Bute title

HEARN hopes to bring Bute to Nottingham in May Matchroom Sport can confirm that the IBF have made Carl Froch the mandatory challenger to Lucian Bute’s and his super-middleweight title. The former ...

08/02/2012
Proksa to defend European belt on March 17

POLE added to top class Sheffield bill – opponent announced next week Grzegorz Proksa will defend his European middleweight title at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on March 17, live on Sky ...

07/02/2012
Kell Brook signs endorsement deal with Scotts

THE Special One extends his deal as the face of branded clothing specialists Unbeaten Welterweight star Kell Brook has signed a sponsorship extension with Scotts Menswear, continuing his tenure for a ...

07/02/2012
Ryder excited by March 17 bout

In an exclusive interview with Matchroom Boxing, exciting unbeaten middleweight prospect John Ryder speaks about his win on January 28 against Mariusz Biskupski, signing with Lonsdale and fighting on the ...

03/02/2012
Frampton to defend Commonwealth belt in Sheffield

BELFAST man chief support on March 17 blockbuster card Carl Frampton will make the second defence of his Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight title as the chief-support bout on the undercard of Kell Brook ...

02/02/2012
McGuigan: Frampton has the class to be huge

LEGEND expects protégé to fight Scott Quigg this year Barry McGuigan believes it’s a big year for Carl Frampton after the Belfast boy’s stunning knockout of Kris Hughes in his Commonwealth ...

01/02/2012
Coldwell Boxing teams up with Matchroom for 'The Big Bang'

BELLEW'S Liverpool clash to be aired live on Sky Sports – tickets on sale at 9am Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with David Coldwell and ...

31/01/2012
John Ryder signs with Lonsdale

HOTLY tipped Middleweight joins boxing brand after extending unbeaten record John Ryder has signed a sponsorship deal with Lonsdale as he continues to take the British Middleweight scene by storm. The deal ...

30/01/2012
Scott Cardle signs with Matchroom Sport

TEAM GB star set for Sky Sports debut on Kell Brook undercard Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that Team GB star Scott Cardle has signed promotional terms ...

29/01/2012
Fantastic Frampton delivers brutal KO in title defence

BELFAST boy dominates Hughes before killer punch – Ochieng lands English belt Carl Frampton sent out a chilling warning to his rivals with a stunning seventh round knockout of Kris Hughes ...

27/01/2012
Frampton: I can handle the pressure

BELFAST man bites back at Quigg camp after Ringside jibe Carl Frampton says he thrives on the pressure to perform when he defends his Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight title against Kris Hughes at ...

27/01/2012
Brook benefits from Spanish sun

SHEFFIELD star returns from training camp with warning for Hatton Kell Brook is back in Sheffield after a training camp in Spain, and has told Matthew Hatton that he will in ...

26/01/2012
Frampton title defence is sold-out

BELFAST man gets a packed York Hall for Commonwealth battle Carl Frampton’s Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight title defence at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 28 January against Kris Hughes is completely sold ...

26/01/2012
John Ryder concentrating on Italian job

ISLINGTON lad taking his career one fight at a time Hotly fancied Middleweight John Ryder will be making his ninth professional appearance at York Hall on Saturday night (January 28), live ...

25/01/2012
Ambitious Frampton fully focused on defence

BELFAST star denies dreaming of Quigg showdown Carl Frampton is not taking anything for granted in his opening fight of a massive year as he looks to extend his unbeaten record ...

23/01/2012
Hearn: D-Day looms for Barker’s next move

MIDDLEWEIGHT weighing up options for next fight ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker has plenty of exciting options in front of him for his next fight but his promoter Eddie Hearn says they are ...

20/01/2012
Hatton warns Brook: training and becoming a Dad is tough

MANCHESTER man says Kell’s preparation may suffer in big fight build-up Matthew Hatton has warned Kell Brook that becoming a father for the first time will hurt his quest to win ...

13/01/2012
Brook vs. Hatton smashes through 5,000 barrier

TICKETS for Sheffield blockbuster in March selling fast Less than three days into the sale of Kell Brook’s fight with Matthew Hatton at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on March 17 and ...

10/01/2012
Kell Brook to face Matthew Hatton on March 17

BRITISH duo to clash in “War of the Roses” at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield Kell Brook and Matthew Hatton will meet in the “War of the Roses” at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield ...

10/01/2012
Brook’s opponent vows to crash Kell’s Sheffield party

RIVAL plans to down Kell at March 17 Steel City showdown Kell Brook’s opponent for their huge Sheffield showdown on March 17 has warned Brook that he is coming to spoil ...

04/01/2012
Ochieng and Quigley battle for title on Jan 28

English Light Middleweight belt up for grabs at York Hall Erick Ochieng and Nick Quigley will fight for the vacant English Light Middleweight title at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday ...

03/01/2012
Brook ready for Sheffield blockbuster

MARCH opponent to be unveiled at press conference next week Kell Brook will make his first appearance of 2012 at the Sheffield Arena on March 17. The unbeaten Welterweight star is back ...

18/12/2011
Froch vows to come back stronger after Ward loss

NOTTINGHAM star says he will return a better fighter in 2012 A brave Carl Froch promised to get back on the World title trail next year after losing to Andre Ward ...

18/12/2011
Brook dazzles on US debut

SHEFFIELD star dominates Luis Garcia in fifth Kell Brook passed his American debut with flying colours after stopping Luis Galarza in the fifth round of their fight in Atlantic City. Brook ...

17/12/2011
Froch vows to win for Britain

COBRA wants to stop the UK’s losing rot Carl Froch says he will put British boxing back on the map tomorrow night with a victory over Andre Ward in the final ...

16/12/2011
Froch GQ exclusive online ahead of career defining battle

MEN'S magazine gets rare access to The Cobra Carl Froch is on the precipice of his greatest hour and premier men’s magazine GQ has released an exclusive video with The Cobra ...

15/12/2011
Froch fighting to be the World's best

THE Cobra believes Super Six glory will prove he's number one Carl Froch says that there is no doubt that if he beats Andre Ward in the Super Six final on ...

13/12/2011
Brook feels at home in the States

BROOK has settled in the USA and is ready to shine Kell Brook says he cannot wait for his US debut as he looks to announce himself on the biggest stage ...

07/12/2011
Frampton faces Hughes in New Year Commonwealth defence

THE JACKAL takes on Scotsman at York Hall on January 28 Carl Frampton will make the first defence of his Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title against Kris Hughes on January 28 at ...

06/12/2011
McCracken: Froch camp has been fantastic

TRAINER says Froch is in great shape Rob McCracken believes that Carl Froch’s training camp couldn’t have gone better ahead of his Super Middleweight unification showdown with Andre Ward on ...

25/11/2011
North Fire back Carl Froch's Atlantic City showdown

FIRE and rescue supplier sponsor Super Middleweight king on December 17 Carl Froch has signed a sponsorship deal with West Yorkshire fire and rescue supply company North Fire ahead of his ...

18/11/2011
John Ryder signs with Matchroom

MIDDLEWEIGHT prospect pens two-year deal Unbeaten Middleweight John Ryder has signed a two-year promotional deal with Matchroom Sport. The 23 year-old from Islington impressed fans and pundits alike with his clinical second ...

17/11/2011
Froch: I’m like a caveman

COBRA coiled for Andre Ward showdown Carl Froch is full confident that victory against Andre Ward on December 17 in Atlantic City will see him crowned the undisputed Super Middleweight champion. Froch ...

16/11/2011
Kell Brook to face Luis Galarza on US debut

HEARN reveals talks for World title shot Kell Brook will face Puerto Rican Luis Galarza on his American debut on December 17 in Atlantic City – and is closing in on ...

10/11/2011
Hearn urges BBBoC to act on purse payments

PROMOTER writes to the Board ‘to suspend promoters who fail to pay’ Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has written to the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) urging them to tighten the ...

09/11/2011
Lynes takes Purdy's title in York Hall thriller

HORNCHURCH man becomes oldest British Welterweight champ Colin Lynes produced a fantastic display against Lee Purdy to take the British Welterweight title with a majority decision in a York Hall classic. The ...

08/11/2011
Purdy and Lynes ready for York Hall showdown

DUO weigh-in at ahead of British Welterweight title clash Lee Purdy and Colin Lynes are ready for the ‘Battle of Essex’ tomorrow night (November 9) after weighing in for their British ...

07/11/2011
Heavyweight sensation Mike Perez added to Wednesday’s York Hall bill

PRIZEFIGHTER International Heavyweight champion back in action – Sexton defence off Prizefighter International Heavyweight king Mike ‘The Rebel’ Perez has been added to the undercard of Lee Purdy’s British Welterweight title ...

04/11/2011
Purdy ready to seal Lonsdale belt ‘dream’

BELT could be his for keeps after the ‘Battle of Essex’ Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy says he is not looking past Colin Lynes to a rematch with Denton Vassell – as ...

03/11/2011
Carl Froch to shoot exclusive film for GQ

FILMING for behind the scenes look at the Cobra starts Friday Premier Men’s magazine GQ will film exclusive training footage with Carl Froch this Friday to feature online ahead of his ...

24/10/2011
Welcome to America!

KELL Brook to make US debut on Froch undercard Unbeaten British Welterweight star Kell Brook will make his debut on American soil on December 17 as part of the undercard of ...

21/10/2011
Purdy to defend British title against Lynes on November 9

ASHLEY Sexton defends his English title on York Hall undercard Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy will defend his British Welterweight title against Colin Lynes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday 9 ...

18/10/2011
Grzegorz Proksa signs new deal with Matchroom Sport

EUROPEAN champion targeting World title in 2012 Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that European Middleweight champion Grzegorz Proksa has extended his promotional deal with the company. The unbeaten Polish fighter claimed ...

14/10/2011
Ryan Aston and Tommy Ghent join Matchroom Sport

HEARN excited by promising Birmingham pair Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that promising Birmingham fighters Ryan Aston and Tommy Ghent have signed promotional deals. The decorated amateur duo have already fought ...

10/10/2011
Brook outclasses Jackiewicz in Sheffield

UNBEATEN Welterweight signals his intent by stopping tough Pole Kell Brook is closing in on a World title shot after becoming the first man to stop tough Pole Rafal Jackiewicz ...

07/10/2011
Brook: I'm ready for my big fights

SHEFFIELD star aiming high after hometown show Kell Brook faces Rafal Jackiewicz in a World title eliminator at the Ponds Forge International Arena in Sheffield tomorrow night (October 8) and ...

06/10/2011
Kell Brook signs endorsement deal with North Fire

SHEFFIELD fighter adds West Yorkshire Fire Service supplier to sponsorship portfolio Kell Brook has signed a sponsorship deal with West Yorkshire fire and rescue supply company North ...

05/10/2011
Kell Brook’s Sheffield show sold-out

STEEL City star vows to ‘make a statement’ on Saturday night Kell Brook’s World title eliminator with Rafal Jackiewicz at the Ponds Forge International Arena in Sheffield on Saturday night is ...

03/10/2011
Darren Barker thanks fans for ‘overwhelming response’

LONDONER vows to come back even stronger in 2012 Darren Barker has thanked fight fans for the ‘overwhelming response’ after his fantastic performance in his fight with middleweight king Sergio Martinez ...

02/10/2011
Rees retains Euro belt after Mathews injury forces draw

LIVERPOOL fighter breaks nose in accidental head clash technical draw Gavin Rees defended his European Lightweight title in at the Newport Centre in South Wales on Saturday night as a clash ...

01/10/2011
Barker ready to shock the World against Martinez

LONDONER warns Argentinian not to underestimate him in Atlantic City Darren Barker faces the biggest night of his boxing career on Saturday when he faces Sergio Martinez at the Boardwalk Hall ...

30/09/2011
Rees “in perfect shape” for Euro defence

WELSHMAN ready for Derry Mathews test in Newport Gavin Rees says he is in perfect shape as he prepares to defend his European Lightweight title against Derry Mathews at the Newport ...

27/09/2011
Carl Froch vs. Andre Ward rescheduled for December 17

THE Super Six World Boxing Classic Final between super middleweight world champions Andre Ward and Carl Froch has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, ...

23/09/2011
Carl Froch vs. Andre Ward fight postponed

SUPER Six final likely for December date after Ward suffers cut eye in sparring Carl Froch’s Super Six final showdown with Andre Ward in Atlantic City on October 29 has been ...

22/09/2011
Fans and fighters dig deep for Michael Watson

COMPELLING documentary Michael Watson: The People’s Champion on Sky Sports tonight at 7pm The cream of British boxing gathered at the Dorchester hotel in London on Tuesday night (20 September) for ...

22/09/2011
Kell Brook signs deal with adidas

THE Special One becomes adidas’ boxing ambassador Unbeaten Welterweight star Kell Brook has signed a sponsorship deal with sports clothing giant adidas – becoming their UK boxing ambassador. Brook’s first outing in ...

12/09/2011
Gutsy McCloskey eyes Maidana contest

DUNGIVEN lion comes back from first round count to defeat Prescott Paul McCloskey says he wants to challenge Marcos Maidana for the WBA Light Welterweight title in Belfast after defeating Breidis ...

09/09/2011
McCloskey and Prescott predict victory

BOTH men confident of success as they weigh-in for Belfast showdown Paul McCloskey has guaranteed his loyal Belfast fans victory when he faces Breidis Prescott at the Odyssey Arena on Saturday ...

04/09/2011
Frampton to face Quon for Commonwealth title

AUSTRALIAN a major obstacle for Belfast boy’s title dream Carl Frampton’s European title dream remains intact as he faces Australian Champion Mark Quon for the vacant Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title at ...

30/08/2011
Kiko Martinez out of Carl Frampton fight

BELFAST fighter still on September 10 bill – opponent to be named in 48 hours Matchroom Sport can confirm that European Super Bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez has withdrawn from his fight ...

23/08/2011
Froch: Andre Ward has no power

WORLD'S media focussed on Matchroom HQ as Super Six final countdown begins in Essex Carl Froch says that Andre Ward cannot knock him out when they clash in the Super Six ...

22/08/2011
Froch Super Six showdown live on Sky Sports

THE Cobra takes on Andre Ward in Atlantic City on October 29 Matchroom Sport are delighted to confirm that Carl Froch’s Super Six final against Andre Ward will be televised live ...

18/08/2011
Frampton thrilled to fight on Belfast’s biggest boxing night

MCGUIGAN says his fighter “has too much” for Kiko Martinez Carl Frampton says his fight with Kiko Martinez is the biggest night of boxing that Ireland has seen “for many, many ...

09/08/2011
Brook returns to face Jackiewicz in Sheffield

'THE Special One' faces 'Braveheart' in World Title eliminator Kell Brook will face Rafal Jackiewicz in a World Title eliminator on Saturday 8 October, at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre ...

02/08/2011
Rees and Mathews kick-off great British boxing night in October

WELSHMAN defends European title before Barker faces Martinez in America Gavin Rees will defend his European Lightweight title against Derry Mathews at the Newport Centre in South Wales on Saturday 1 ...

25/07/2011
Carl Frampton to face Kiko Martinez on ‘breathtaking’ September 10 show

BELFAST boy gets hometown European title shot on McCloskey undercard Carl Frampton will challenge Kiko Martinez for the European Super Bantamweight title on September 10 at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. The ...

20/07/2011
Darren Barker ready to shock the world against Sergio Martinez

BARKER challenging pound-for-pound number two in Atlantic City on October 1 Dazzling Darren Barker believes he can shock the world when he challenges Sergio Martinez for the Mexican’s WBC Diamond Middleweight ...

20/07/2011
Paul McCloskey to face Breidis Prescott in a WBA World title eliminator

MCCLOSKEY back on Sky Sports in Belfast on September 10 Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that Paul McCloskey will face Breidis Prescott in an official eliminator for ...

19/07/2011
Froch to return to Atlantic City for Super Six final

THE Cobra takes on Andre Ward on October 29 CLICK ON TICKETS TO FIND OUT HOW TO PURCHASE FIGHT TICKETS AND SPECIAL TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR THE SUPER SIX FINAL On Saturday, October ...

18/07/2011
McCloskey’s “perfect” September opponent announced tomorrow

Dungiven fighter back in WBA eliminator in Belfast live on Sky Sports Paul McCloskey will fight at the Odyssey Arena live on Sky Sports on September 10 in a WBA eliminator, ...

05/07/2011
Injury forces Rees out of Mathews clash

AUTUMN date mooted as hand problem rules Euro champ out of Cardiff fight Gavin Rees has been forced to withdraw from his European Lightweight title defence against Derry Mathews on July ...

30/06/2011
N’dou: Kell Brook will be a World beater

LOVEMORE backs unbeaten Welterweight to rule the World Lovemore N’dou believes unbeaten Welterweight star Kell Brook is on the brink of winning a World title. Brook defeated the Australian-based South African in ...

27/06/2011
Rees to face Mathews in Battle of Britain

WELSHMAN puts Euro strap on the line as Welsh clash replaces Darren Barker Gavin Rees will defend his European Lightweight title against Liverpool’s Derry Mathews on July 23 at the Motorpoint ...

25/06/2011
Brook goes the distance to beat N'dou

WELTERWEIGHT star remains unbeaten after big points win over N’dou Kell Brook came through the biggest test of his career with flying colours after claiming an impressive points victory over Lovemore ...

24/06/2011
Kell Brook: This is my time to shine

SHEFFIELD star aiming to impress against Lovemore N’dou Kell Brook says he is desperate to impress as he faces Lovemore N’dou in his hometown show tomorrow night live on Sky Sports ...

23/06/2011
Wayne Reed vows to end Robin Reid's career

SHEFFIELD fighter aiming to put Prizefighter pain behind him on Saturday Wayne Reed faces former WBC World Champion Robin Reid at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre on Saturday – and says he’ll ...

22/06/2011
Sky Sports ‘One to Watch’ Towers in action on Saturday

UNBEATEN Sheffield Heavyweight eager to impress in hometown fight Richard Towers fights on the undercard on Kell Brook v Lovemore N’dou on Saturday live on Sky Sports – another step ...

21/06/2011
Kell Brook’s hometown show completely sold-out

FULL house to see Brook take on Lovemore N’dou on Saturday Kell Brook will face Lovemore N’dou in front of a packed crowd at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre on Saturday (June ...

16/06/2011
888.com to sponsor Kell Brook’s homecoming show

ONLINE gambling giants back Sheffield star on June 25 Online gambling site 888.com are sponsoring Kell Brook’s Sheffield showdown with Lovemore N’dou on June 25 live on Sky Sports. The fight at ...

14/06/2011
City of Sheffield gets behind 'Special K'

TICKETS nearly gone for Kell Brook’s homecoming Kell Brook says he is in perfect shape ahead of his Sheffield homecoming on June 25 live on Sky Sports against Lovemore N’dou – ...

06/06/2011
Froch reaches Super-Six final after gutsy Johnson win

THE Cobra to get a shot at unifying the titles against Andre Ward Carl Froch will face Andre Ward in the final of the Super Six World Boxing Classic after defeating ...

05/06/2011
Rees aims for World glory after claiming Euro Lightweight title

WELSHMAN outpoints Andy Murray in Cardiff Gavin Rees is targeting two-weight World title glory after winning the vacant European Lightweight title against Andy Murray in Cardiff on Saturday. The Welshman used his ...

04/06/2011
Prizefighter preview kicks-off Matchroom’s big night of boxing!

Meet the Welterweights on Sky Sports 1 at 7pm tonight Tonight is set to be a great night for boxing fans as Cardiff plays host to Gavin Rees and Andy Murray ...

03/06/2011
Rees and Murray primed for European title clash

WELSHMAN and Irishman weigh-in ahead of Saturday's Cardiff showdown Gavin Rees and Andy Murray comfortably made the weight ahead of their European Lightweight title clash at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff ...

01/06/2011
Unbeaten Irish boxer out to prove there’s two Andy Murrays

CAVAN ace faces Gavin Rees for the vacant European Lightweight title on Saturday It could be a huge European weekend for the Andy Murrays –with the high-profile Tennis star gunning for ...

27/05/2011
The Only Way Is Barker! Darren set for July 23 title defence

DARREN to defend Euro belt in Brentwood on July 23 ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker will make the first defence of his European Middleweight title in Brentwood, Essex on July 23 – the ...

18/05/2011
Rees: two-weight World glory will follow Euro belt

WELSHMAN full of respect for Irish opponent Murray ahead of June 4 clash Gavin Rees says his dream of becoming a two-weight World champion will begin with victory against Irishman Andy ...

13/05/2011
Carl Froch, Gavin Rees and Andy Murray star in bumper British boxing night

FROCH goes for Super Six glory in US as Welshman faces Irishman in Cardiff on June 4 June 4 promises to be a special night for British boxing fans as Gavin ...

12/05/2011
Brook I'll be the first to stop Lovemore N'dou

'SPECIAL K' vows to wow home Sheffield crowd on June 25 Kell Brook says he will be the first fighter to stop tough Australian Lovemore N’dou when the pair fight in ...

04/05/2011
Carl Froch agrees terms with Matchroom Sport

THE COBRA eyes “dream Nottingham show” after Super Six glory Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch has signed a five-fight promotional deal. The WBC Super-Middleweight champion spoke ...

30/04/2011
Classy Barker regains European title

LONDONER targets big things after unanimous points win over tough Italian Dazzling Darren Barker returned to the ring in style on Saturday night, regaining the European Middleweight title with a unanimous ...

29/04/2011
Darren Barker ready for Domenico Spada test

LONDONER gunning for European title at Olympia – launches new official website Darren Barker takes on Domenico Spada on Saturday at London’s Olympia for the vacant European Middleweight title – and ...

26/04/2011
Barker: Macklin swerves me because he knows I'll beat him

DAZZLING Darren targeting UK blockbuster after Euro clash with Spada Darren Barker has told Matthew Macklin that their long awaited fight must happen this year if they get through their upcoming ...

15/04/2011
McCloskey ready for World title showdown

Paul McCloskey says he will achieve a life-long dream on Saturday night, by beating Amir Khan to become World Champion. The unbeaten Ulsterman takes on Khan for his WBA Light-Welterweight title ...

08/04/2011
Britain's hottest prospect Kell Brook signs for Matchroom Sport

HEARN promises new dawn for UK fight fans Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that unbeaten Welterweight Kell Brook has signed a promotional deal with the company. Brook is considered Britain’s hottest ...

04/04/2011
Adidas Boxing to sponsor Darren Barker

London fighter will wear the three stripes brand in European title fight Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that undefeated Middleweight champion Darren Barker has signed an endorsement deal with Adidas ...

04/04/2011
Ashley Sexton added to Darren Barker undercard

UNBEATEN flyweight champ to fight in London on April 30 Unbeaten English flyweight champion Ashley Sexton will appear on the undercard of Darren Barker’s European Middleweight title fight against Domenico Spada ...

29/03/2011
Barker: I'm not bonkers - I want Sergio Martinez!

DAZZLING Darren targets Argentine after European title ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker knows people may call him “bonkers” for saying it, but believes he could be the man to stop WBC Emeritus ...

28/03/2011
Prizefighter’s first International King to be crowned at the Palace

ALLY Pally will host Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7 Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that the Prizefighter International Heavyweights will take place at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live ...

23/03/2011
Rocky Fielding: Prizefighter win has changed my life

FIELDING smashes his way to glory in front of hometown crowd Hometown underdog Rocky Fielding broke Prizefighter records as he stormed to victory in the Super-Middleweights II at Liverpool Olympia. Roared on ...

15/03/2011
Barker is back: Darren faces Spada in European Title shot

Londoner faces Italian in hometown show on April 30 ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker returns to the ring on April 30 to face Domenico ‘Volcano’ Spada for the vacant European Middleweight title at ...

06/03/2011
Sykes digs deep to retain Lonsdale belt

Gary Sykes picked himself up off the canvas and retained the Lonsdale belt in an epic title defence against Yorkshire rival Carl Johanneson at Huddersfield Leisure Centre on March 5. The ...

02/03/2011
Reid blasts cobwebs away ahead of Prizefighter with comeback Win

Robin bags points victory in Bolton as Liverpool Olympia date edges nearer Robin Reid came through his first fight in over three years on Saturday night to continue his preparation for ...

23/02/2011
Rule change proposal revealed on latest Prizefighter Podcast

Robin Reid talks about Liverpool show – plus Eddie Hearn on Khan Vs McCloskey The latest edition of the Prizefighter Podcast is available to download for free on iTunes via www.prizefighter.co.uk ...

21/02/2011
Unbeaten Middleweight Champ Darren Barker joins Matchroom Sport

London fighter targets World title shot in 2011. Darren Barker is aiming to fight for the World Middleweight title in 2011 after signing a promotional deal with Matchroom Sport. The unbeaten 28 ...

18/02/2011
Robin Reid to make comeback in hometown Prizefighter

The Grim Reaper set for Super-Middleweights II date in Liverpool on March 23 Robin Reid will make his boxing comeback in his hometown of Liverpool when he lines up in Prizefighter ...

27/01/2011
‘YOU KHAN’T BE SERIOUS?’ HEARN SLAMS AMIR’S “INSULTING” OFFER TO MCCLOSKEY

Irishman set for super-fight in Belfast as Khan contest falls through Paul McCloskey’s promoter Barry Hearn accused Amir Khan of using his fighter to get a cheap World title defence after ...

20/01/2011
Matchroom Sport’s Prizefighter champs earn BoxRec 2010 awards

Welsh duo Rees and Buckland earn end of year gongs Prizefighter champions Gavin Rees and Gary Buckland landed a one-two for Matchroom Sport in the BoxRec News Awards for 2010. Buckland’s stunning ...

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