Recent Boxing Stories

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  Mikkel Kessler the man to back if Michael Buffer is right20 May 2013

  Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will go to war once again this Saturday, and legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer believes this super-middleweight contest will be a close one to call. Although Buffer hasn’t gone all out with a prediction for the clash at London’s O2 Arena, his comments have sugges...

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  Back Neil Dawson to win Prizefighter tonight18 May 2013

  Neil Dawson is the bookmakers’ favourite ahead of tonight’s Prizefighter tournament, and Betfair’s Luke Moore thinks they have got it right. For the first time since 2010, the cruiserweights are back to compete in Prizefighter. Eight boxers will enter the ring at York Hall in Bethnal Green, lookin...

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  Bookies seeing Prizefighter cash for Wadi Camacho18 May 2013

  Tonight’s Prizefighter: Cruiserweights III looks set to be one of the most open competitions yet after injury forced Tony Conquest to withdraw. As is often the case, the draw does have a bearing on selections, with an early slot widely regarded as beneficial as it means maximum rest in the latter r...

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  Back Lamont Peterson for decision win on Saturday50 minutes ago

  Lamont Peterson can upset the odds-makers when he takes on the heavy-handed Lucas Matthysse this Saturday, writes Betfair’s Alex Reid. 'Styles make fights' is one of the most oft-repeated boxing adages, but it's not one that Britain's Lee Purdy will draw much comfort from as he tries to shock IBF ...

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  Hand injury KOs David Haye fight14 May 2013

  Former heavyweight champion David Haye has pulled out of his June fight with Manuel Charr after sustaining a hand injury in training. Haye was poised to make his return to the ring in Manchester on June 29, and the British fighter had been hoping to put on a show as he bids to earn a shot at one of...

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  Lee Purdy big underdog for Devon Alexander showdown13 May 2013

  Lee Purdy faces an momentous task when he deputises for injured mandatory challenger Kell Brook and faces welterweight champion Devon Alexander. For the IBF’s number four ranked fighter, Brook’s misfortune is his gain, as he sees his name mentioned in the same breath as the greats of the division. ...

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  Jose Gonzalez to be stepping stone for world champ Ricky Burns10 May 2013

  WBO Lightweight Champion Ricky Burns will end a lengthy absence from the ring when he faces Jose Gonzalez in Glasgow this Saturday – and the Scot can move a step closer to a high-profile fight with a win here. Burns is 1/5 with Ladbrokes to improve his professional record to 36-2, while his opponen...

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  Back Jose Gonzalez to end world title reign of Ricky Burns8 May 2013

  Ricky Burns makes his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday, but it could be a miserable night for the WBO champion. They say that a change is as good as a rest. Burns will certainly be hoping so as he's experienced both in recent months. This weekend we find out if that has been a blessing ...

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  Tony Bellew v Isaac Chilemba tips – Bomber to go the distance with Golden Boy again7 May 2013

  Tony Bellew will be eager to continue his rise up the rankings with a convincing win over Isaac Chilemba on May 25 – but another 12 rounds appears to be on the cards for the pair. Ever since his defeat to fellow Brit Nathan Cleverly, Liverpool’s Bellew (19-1-1) has been on an upward trajectory in h...

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  Audley Harrison retires from boxing1 May 2013

  Audley Harrison's retirement is expected to be final with the bookmakers believing that the only way he will return to our screens is on reality TV. Audley Harrison is more likely to resurface in the celebrity jungle than the ring according to Ladbrokes. Following the news of his retirement the boo...

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  Wladimir Klitschko v Francesco Pianeta tips - Another KO win for Dr Steelhammer48 minutes ago

  Wladimir Klitschko is set to claim the 51st knockout of his career against unbeaten Italian heavyweight Francesco Pianeta on Saturday. When the curtain finally comes down on the Ukrainian champion’s career, even though he has dominated the heavyweight division for almost a decade he will attract cr...

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  Amir Khan odds-on to win Danny Garcia rematch28 Apr 2013

  Amir Khan has set his sights on a rematch with Danny Garcia after both men won on Saturday, and William Hill make the British fighter the odds-on favourite to gain revenge if the fight happens. Following Khan's victory against Julio Diaz and Garcia’s win over Zab Judah, William Hill have made Khan ...

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  Amir Khan survives knockdown to win (in pictures)28 Apr 2013

  Amir Khan won his first fight on British soil for over two years last night – but he had to climb off the canvas to do it. Khan is desperately trying to resurrect his career following defeats to Lamont Peterson and Danny Garcia, and Diaz was seen as the next step in his masterplan. But Diaz gave Kh...

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  Audley Harrison knocked out in round one (in pictures)28 Apr 2013

  Audley Harrison’s career may finally be over after he was knocked out in less than 70 seconds last night. Harrison felt he had resurrected his career – yet again – by winning the recent heavyweight Prizefighter tournament, but this latest KO defeat at the hands of Deontay Wilder has left the 41-yea...

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  Amir Khan v Julio Diaz tips – Back Khan for decision win27 Apr 2013

  Amir Khan can enjoy a winning return home when he takes on Julio Diaz in Sheffield tonight. Not many have followed The Beatles in conquering America and despite several thrill-a-minute attempts Khan couldn't quite pull it off either. Having lost two high profile fights stateside, the boy from Bolt...