Boxnation reported via their twitter account a few hours ago that Frank Maloney had signed an exclusive deal to showcase his stable of fighters via their channel. Maloney had recently been a casualty in the reduction of spend by Sky television leaving, him without a platform for his emerging heavyweight star and now British Champion, David Price (13-0, 11 KO's). Maloney … [Read more...]
Heavy Times – Things are getting more interesting in the land of the giants.
by Ben Randall Vitali Klitschko (44 – 2, 40 KO) continues his dance of words with David Haye (26-2, 24 KO) after the Londoner reclaimed his position as Britain's most credible Heavyweight threat with a 5-round drubbing of Dereck Chisora (15-3, 9 KO). Dr Ironfist has a bout scheduled against undefeated German, Manual Charr (21 - 0, 11 KO ) later this year and it will be … [Read more...]
Haye ices Chisora in the 5th: Sends a “scary” message to Vitali?
On a wet Saturday night in the outdoor Bolyn Ground arena at Upton Park, David 'Hayemaker' Haye (26-2, 24 KOs) proved his pedigree with a 5th round TKO of London arch rival. Dereck 'Del Boy' Chisora (15-4, 9 KOs). The ring entrances couldn't have been more different as Chisora came in with this customary hooded gown and face covered by a union jack bandana as the theme to … [Read more...]
Derry Matthews offered title shot after losing British title to Rees
According to the Liverpool Evening Echo today, former British Lightweight champion 'Dirty' Derry Matthews has lined up a shot at the vacant WBF belt against former World Super Featherweight titlist, Mzonke Fana. Its also reported that Matchroom Boxing boss, Eddie Hearn, has other plans for Derry who he may be seeking to secure on a longer term deal which may include another … [Read more...]
Haye v Chisora. The ifs, buts and maybes.
I went on record some time ago and said I’d be highly surprised if this fight ever actually took place. (And I desperately hoped it wouldn't!) Well with just 5 days to go, it looks like I may be proven wrong. It happens. Occasionally. It hasn’t been a smooth ride and it hasn’t been received with universal praise and support but its very very nearly upon us. Are you … [Read more...]