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Lockett considers quitting boxingUndisputed world middleweight title contender Gary Lockett is considering his future in boxing.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 15:30
Calzaghe hopes for November show
Joe Calzaghe hopes his rescheduled showdown with Roy Jones Jr will take place in November.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 13:52
Valuez and Ruiz set for re-match
Nikolay Valuev will face American John Ruiz in Berlin next month with a shot at the WBA heavyweight title at stake.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 18:10
"Pavlik is a big middleweight but wouldn't moving up to light-heavy be too much" - MC
"Pavlik is a big middleweight but wouldn't moving up to light-heavy be too much" - MC
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 16:08
"This really is a true sign that Calzaghe is just about done with his career" - HY
"This really is a true sign that Calzaghe is just about done with his career" - HY
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 16:08
"Williams ought to really have a good hard think about the future" - CC
"Williams ought to really have a good hard think about the future" - CC
Source : bbc.co.uk | 19-Jul-2008 18:15
Calzaghe eyes Pavlik after Jones
Joe Calzaghe hints he may fight on after his bout with Roy Jones Jr, talking up a possible super-middleweight clash with Kelly Pavlik.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 17-Jul-2008 11:23
Toney wins rematch with Rahman
James Toney stops Hasim Rahman in the third round in a non-title heavyweight bout between former world champions.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 17-Jul-2008 10:09
"Does anyone think Vitali will actually make it through his training camp this time?" - AM
"Does anyone think Vitali will actually make it through his training camp this time?" - AM
Source : bbc.co.uk | 16-Jul-2008 13:06
Cook vows to take Arthur's title
Nicky Cook vows to make Alex Arthur pay for the misery Scott Harrison caused him two years ago.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 18:58
I can be world champion, Williams
British heavyweight Danny Williams believes that he can challenge for a world title if he beats John McDermott on Friday.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 17:17
Backroom changes for boxer Woods
Sheffield's former world light-heavyweight champion Clinton Woods changes his gym and trainer in a bid to reignite his career.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 13:07
Maccarinelli set for title tilt
Former cruiserweight world champion Enzo Maccarinelli is expected to fight for the WBO crown in September.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 10:38
Dunne wins comfortably on points
Bernard Dunne secures a comfortable points victory over Damian Marchiano in Dublin.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 12:38
Klitschko unconvincing in victory
Wladimir Klitschko defends his WBO and IBF titles with a comfortable win over American Tony Thompson.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 00:08
Calzaghe sets date with Jones Jr
Roy Jones Jr confirms he and unbeaten Welsh boxing hero Joe Calzaghe will fight in New York on Saturday 20 September.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 12-Jul-2008 09:40
Murray claims lightweight title
John Murray puts in a classy performance against Lee Meager to take the vacant British lightweight title.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 23:39
Rogan's Harrison fight postponed
Belfast boxer Martin Rogan is to get a new date for his fight against Audley Harrison.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 17:50
"Calzaghe should be looking to fight Kelly Pavlik as his last fight, then retire" - GM
"Calzaghe should be looking to fight Kelly Pavlik as his last fight, then retire" - GM
Source : bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 12:19
"If Pavlik is to reign at the top he must improve his skills dramatically" - AP
"If Pavlik is to reign at the top he must improve his skills dramatically" - AP
Source : bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 12:19
Klitschko will keep Haye waiting
Wladimir Klitschko promises to give David Haye "a lesson in the ring" - if he proves himself at heavyweight.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 10-Jul-2008 19:06
Calzaghe & Jones eye Madison bout
Joe Calzaghe is likely to fight Roy Jones Jr at Madison Square Garden in New York on 20 September.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 09-Jul-2008 18:34
Stalker targets amateur success
Huyton lightweight Tom Stalker confirms he will continue in the amateur ranks at least until November's European Championships in Liverpool.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 09-Jul-2008 17:29
Calzaghe blazes New York trail
Can Calzaghe improve Wales' Madison Square Garden record?
Source : bbc.co.uk | 09-Jul-2008 17:12
"With a world class trainer, I believe Amir Khan can be turned into a world class boxer" - LL
"With a world class trainer, I believe Amir Khan can be turned into a world class boxer" - LL
Source : bbc.co.uk | 09-Jul-2008 13:48
"How do you all rate Billy Joe Saunders as a future professional prospect for the UK?" - WJ
"How do you all rate Billy Joe Saunders as a future professional prospect for the UK?" - WJ
Source : bbc.co.uk | 08-Jul-2008 13:32
Khan looking for American coach
Amir Khan says only an American coach can take his ring career to the next level.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 08-Jul-2008 12:49
Khan extends contract with Warren
Bolton lightweight Amir Khan ends speculation of a split by extending his contract with promoter Frank Warren.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 07-Jul-2008 19:27
Sturm defends middleweight title
German Felix Sturm defends his middleweight title beating American Randy Griffin on points.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 06-Jul-2008 01:02
Duddy poised for world title bout
John Duddy is to challenge IBF light-middleweight champion Verno Phillips.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 05-Jul-2008 21:15
Hatton targeting Pacquiao finale
Ricky Hatton plans to fight two more times before retiring from boxing.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 04-Jul-2008 20:44
Morrison aims to de-throne Barnes
Scot Barry Morrison hopes to reclaim the British light-welterweight title when he faces Manchester's David Barnes on Friday.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 04-Jul-2008 15:54
Calzaghe relinquishes world title
Joe Calzaghe relinquishes his WBC super-middleweight title to concentrate on a fight with Roy Jones Jr.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 04-Jul-2008 11:26
I defeated Geale, says Ajetovic
Defeated Kirkby-based Serbian middleweight Geard Ajetovic believes he beat Daniel Geale when they fought for the IBO title last week.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 03-Jul-2008 17:10
McCullough may continue fighting
Former world bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough could return to the ring after claiming reports of his retirement were premature.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 01-Jul-2008 19:01
"I'm not so sure Hatton would beat Pacquiao based on their last performances" - NH
"I'm not so sure Hatton would beat Pacquiao based on their last performances" - NH
Source : bbc.co.uk | 01-Jul-2008 13:21
"Pacman did a very good job in taking the WBC Lightweight title from David Diaz" - TGF
"Pacman did a very good job in taking the WBC Lightweight title from David Diaz" - TGF
Source : bbc.co.uk | 01-Jul-2008 13:21
"Who will be remembered as the more accomplished boxer: Hatton or Calzaghe?" - PK
"Who will be remembered as the more accomplished boxer: Hatton or Calzaghe?" - PK
Source : bbc.co.uk | 01-Jul-2008 13:21
Young South African boxer dies after knockout flyweight title bout
Johannesburg - The South African boxing world was mourning the tragic death of one of its young talents Monday, who
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 01-Jul-2008 00:43
Pacquiao claims lightweight title
Manny Pacquiao becomes a four-weight world champion, stopping David Diaz in the ninth round to win the WBC lightweight title.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 29-Jun-2008 09:05
"Why does it seem that all British fighters now look to avoid the European belt?" - SR
"Why does it seem that all British fighters now look to avoid the European belt?" - SR
Source : bbc.co.uk | 28-Jun-2008 15:55
"I like Froch, he's a skillful boxer. Not too sure about his power, though" - VN
"I like Froch, he's a skillful boxer. Not too sure about his power, though" - VN
Source : bbc.co.uk | 28-Jun-2008 15:55
Froch targets Taylor title fight
Carl Froch could be in line to fight Jermain Taylor later this year for the WBC super-middleweight title.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 28-Jun-2008 15:27
"I see Calzaghe has decided to fight Jones; he should have gone for Pavlik" - WA
"I see Calzaghe has decided to fight Jones; he should have gone for Pavlik" - WA
Source : bbc.co.uk | 27-Jun-2008 13:31
Chagaev title defence put on hold
WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev postpones his heavyweight title fight against Russian Nikolay Valuev due to injury.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 27-Jun-2008 09:22
Jones confirms Calzaghe showdown
Roy Jones Jr has confirmed he will fight unbeaten boxing hero Joe Calzaghe.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 27-Jun-2008 09:20