Chris Jenkins (21-3-2, 8 KOs) makes the first defence of his British welterweight title against Paddy Gallagher in Belfast this weekend. Taking place on the Conlan-Ruiz bill, the winner of the twelve-round showdown will also claim the vacant Commonwealth strap. In an exclusive interview with Boxing Social, Jenkins said: “[It’s] been going great to be fair […]
MTK Global is proud to confirm an advisory deal with Newcastle’s huge-hitting champion Lewis Ritson. ‘Sandman’ (18-1, 11 KOs) has already secured British, Northern Area and WBC Youth titles at lightweight and challenged for the EBU crown in October 2018 before moving up to super-lightweight. Ritson, who tackles Joe Hughes on Friday for the WBA […]
Paddy Gallagher has revealed he’s seen weaknesses in Chris Jenkins’ game – but is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of their British and Commonwealth welterweight title fight on next week’s huge #MTKFightNight at Feile an Phobail. Local hero Gallagher (16-5, 10 KOs) takes on Jenkins (21-3-2, 8 KOs) at Falls Park in […]
Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (2-0, 2 KO’s) makes his third outing as a professional this weekend on the undercard of Maurice Hooker vs. Jose Carlos Ramirez. Promising his best performance to date, the unbeaten middlweight told Boxing Social: “Training has been great. This camp has been the best one that I’ve received. I’ve been to LA to get some […]
After featuring on last year’s Amir Khan vs. Samuel Vargas bill, then later on winning the Ultimate Boxxer tournament, Shakan Pitters will fight for the English title on the 27th September against Dec Spelman. With the opportunity to win his first professional strap lingering, Pitters is keen to end the year with the English belt around his waist. […]
The new Southern Area light-heavyweight king Dan Azeez is treating Saturday’s sensational victory as just another step to stardom. South London’s undefeated Azeez (9-0, 6 KOs) blasted Charlie Duffield aside within six rounds at The O2 – live on Sky Sports Box Office; winning himself huge attention and thousands of new fans. With many now […]
The 29-year old Shakan Pitters (12-0, 4 KOs) continues his journey on the 27th September, when he fights for the English title against Dec Spelman. Pitters previously overcame ‘Kid Nytro’ in the final of ‘Ultimate Boxxer’ back in November. Since winning the eight-man tournament, Pitters has waited patiently for another chance to shine. Now, the […]
Frank Warren believes Joe Joyce will be challenging for the world heavyweight title inside a year. The fast rising Putney heavyweight isn’t messing around and defends his WBA Gold heavyweight crown against former world title challenger Bryant Jennings (24-3, 14KOs) at London’s o2 Arena on Saturday night (July 13), live on BT Sport. Joyce (9-0, 9KOs) is […]
Two super featherweight rivals slugging it out for the Commonwealth title was not enough to entice Archie Sharp to sit in front of the telly for the night and carry out a scouting mission. In fairness, the 24-year-old from Welling had already beaten one the combatants in Lyon Woodstock, but assessing the merits of Zelfa Barrett […]
Leaving the nest at Rotunda ABC and embarking on a professional career that would hold surprises and unimagined experiences, was Liverpool’s Brian Phillips. Amassing a record of 6-1 with two KO’s, the Liverpudlian served as a sparring partner for Isaac Lowe and reaped the benefits of being inside Tyson Fury’s camp in preparation for Deontay […]
Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19KOs) returns to the ring in Las Vegas this weekend against German contender Tom Schwarz (24-0, 16KOs). Observing Fury’s return to the top of the heavyweight division from close quarters was Brian Phillips (6-1, 2KOs – a Liverpudlian prospect in the lightweight division. Phillips spent a considerable amount of time in Fury’s […]
Josh Warrington is unimpressed by Kid Galahad in the build-up to this week’s big world featherweight title showdown. Warrington makes the second defence of his IBF crown when he faces Galahad at the First Direct Arena, Leeds on Saturday night. The champion is bristling with fury because mandatory challenger, Galahad (26-0, 15KOs) – whose real name […]