Frank Warren’s Nephew shows the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree It officially began with Frank Warren Promotions back in 1980. Frank would promote one of his first fights in 1977 at the age of 25; an unlicensed boxing match involving legendary East End hard men Lenny ‘’The Guvnor’’ McLean and Roy […]
Martin Murray primed: Awaiting opponent for April 21st
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Back in December 2nd last year, an unsung yet undefeated British middleweight took the much heralded Felix Sturm the full 12 rounds in Germany for the WBA championship of the world, earning a draw in the process. Martin Murray (23 (10)-0-1), who fights out of St. Helens under Ricky Hatton’s blossoming ‘Hatton Promotions’ banner cancelled […]
The Kids are out! TKO prospects ready to shine again on Mitchell bill
January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
‘’Irish Lightning’’ ready to strike again. Coming up on the 10th February – London stages the small matter of Kevin Mitchell’s return to boxing. York Hall is destined to sell out with huge interest from British boxing fans. But what can we expect from the undercard? Three of the TKO gym’s hottest prospects in […]
Kevin Mitchell tells Brandon Rios ”Put your money where your mouth is”
January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Down at York Hall, Bethnal Green on the 10th February, you could well be witnessing Britain’s next world champion making his last performance at this intimate yet legendary boxing venue. Kevin ‘The Hammer’ Mitchell is the headliner next month against an as yet unnamed opponent. The Dagenham Lightweight is joined by the latest barrage of […]
Selby affirms championship status: Gallagher eyes Selby, John Murray back in May
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lee Selby showed that his recent stoppage of former British and Commonwealth champion Stephen Smith was no fluke as he put an end to the latter’s old adversary John Simpson’s challenge for his old belts in spectacular fashion at York Hall on Wednesday night. The fight had aroused much intrigue since its announcement as the […]
TONY CONQUERS YORK HALL AS ‘BIG MAC’ BITES BACK: Martinez next up for Macklin, Mitchell back in March
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Enzo Maccarinelli made a triumphant return at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday night stopping the Hungarian champion Gyorgy Marosi via TKO in the 1st round and extending his record to 34 – 5 while securing the Southern Area Light Heavyweight title. As Tom Petty’s ‘I won’t back down’ sounded out around the famous […]
Saints And Sinners: With George Groves
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was a display of unflappable steel, the patience of a Saint. Riled, heckled, provoked and antagonised. Like sitting in an interrogation room for 3 months, with the Marlborough smoking pit sweating rolled up sleeved detective trying to literally rip the response he demands out of you. Just 12 – 0, George Groves is a […]
