Matchroom Sports had designs on a triple-header bill at the 02 Arena in South London, England, on April 25, with British favorites Anthony Joshua, Lee Selby and James DeGale all featuring prominently on the card. Due to box Andre Dirrell for the IBF super middleweight world title, DeGale and promoter Eddie Hearn lost out on home-town advantage as the latter's $2,105,000 … [Read more...]
Can Amir Khan take us back to Wembley Stadium in 2015?
When WBA/IBF super middleweight title holder Carl Froch dummied George Groves with a left hook only to follow the feint up with a right hand knockout, it concluded what would go on to become the biggest night of British boxing in 2014. Few events warrant being staged in football stadiums, yet this one was at Wembley - the nation's flagship, the home of the England team - and … [Read more...]
The Ricky Burns Saga Continues, Jumps To Matchroom, Braces For Frank Warren Lawsuit
The long and winding career road for Scotland's Ricky Burns keeps adding curves. The WBO lightweight champion, who recently severed ties with promoter Frank Warren, has just announced that he will be signing an exclusive promotional contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport and making his debut under the new deal May 11 in Scotland. Promoter, Hearn, has been gobbling up … [Read more...]
Carl Froch Signs New Promotional Deal
WBC super middleweight champion, Carl Froch (27-1, 20 KOs), who recently split with promoter, Mick Hennessy, has signed a five fight deal with Matchroom Sport, the UK-based promotional firm that recently signed welterweight prospect, Kell Brook as well as middleweight contender, Darren Barker to exclusive deals. The five fight deal will take the fighter from Nottingham … [Read more...]