In their efforts to build Saul "Canelo" Alvarez into a true crossover superstar, Golden Boy Promotions has inadvertently done just about everything possible to destroy the young fighter's appeal within his own community. From matching him against a long line of undersized and/or faded opposition to somehow getting him a junior middleweight world title bout against a … [Read more...]
Kell Brook and Matthew Hatton to clash on March 17
by Andrew Morgan Kell Brook (26-0, 18 KOs) will continue to build toward a world title shot by settling some local scores when he steps into the ring with Matthew Hatton (42-5-2, 16 KOs) on March 17 at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Brook has been touted as one of the UKs brightest hopes for the future for some time, but with some … [Read more...]
The British Boxing Year – Not So Much As A Bang But A Whimper…
It’s been a year of near-misses for British boxing in 2011. The UK entered the year with four legitimate world champions and exited with one, and in-between eleven British fighters failed to win in world title fights. December turned out to be our winter of discontent. Amir Khan surrendered his IBF and WBA light-welterweight belts to a resurgent Lamont Peterson, and promptly … [Read more...]
Rojas Dethroned, Hatton Cruises; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Khunmuangsri Stadium, Muang, Srisaket, Thailand -- Underdog, Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (19-5-1, 7 KOs) of Thailand took the WBC super flyweight title from Mexico's Tomas Rojas (36-13-1, 24 KOs) via unanimous decision by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 115-114. Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom -- Welterweight, Matthew Hatton (42-5-2, 16 KOs) cruised to a … [Read more...]
Hatton Attempts to Rebound on Friday
Matthew Hatton will attempt to rebound from his loss to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez this Friday, returning to his home country to take on undefeated Andrei Abramenka of Belarus for a minor IBF belt. Hatton (41-5-2, 16 KOs) was defeated in his attempt to move up in weight and challenge Alvarez in March, and should be more comfortable back in the welterweight division. A win would … [Read more...]