In a packed and noisy Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, reigning British Commonwealth heavyweight champ, Sam Sexton managed to prove that his first win over former champ, Martin Rogan was no fluke.Sexton stood his ground against the motivated and hard-charging hometown favorite, doing his best work in the sixth by staggering Rogan with shots straight up the … [Read more...]
The UK Beat Report (10/14/09)
by Dafs117Welcome to the second UK Beat Report, a monthly wrap-up of the fight scene in the United Kingdom.The month was marred by the death of Darren Sutherland (4-0, 4 KOs). The Irish bronze medallist was found dead by his promoter Frank Maloney in the boxer’s flat. Sutherland was a talented fighter and definitely one for the future.September started off with a bang as a … [Read more...]
UK Beat Report (9/8/09)
by Dafs117 Welcome to the first UK Beat Report, a monthly wrap-up of the fight scene in the United Kingdom.September is quite a busy month for British boxing, especially compared to the past few months.There was a decent crowd at Middlesbrough watching the highly anticipated featherweight rematch between John Simpson (20-6, 8 KOs) and Paul Truscott (13-2, 1 KO). Simpson won via … [Read more...]
Sexton Stuns Rogan in Belfast!
In a thrilling brawl in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Belfast cabbie and defending British Commonwealth Champ, Martin Rogan, was stopped in 8 by Sam Sexton.Sexton managed to stun the onrushing Rogan several times, most notably in the 2nd and 7th, but what ultimately did in the defending champs was a swollen-shut left eye, which eventually led to the ringside doctor calling an end … [Read more...]