They come from the British Isles, brimming with talent and the desire to conquer the world in their respective weight classes. So it is with great pleasure that Golden Boy Promotions announces their strategic partnership with top British promoter Hennessy Sports to co-promote two of the UK’s brightest stars – top junior welterweight contender Junior Witter, and British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion Carl Froch. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=789)]

I think this is just what british boxing needs. Two of its rising stars getting coverage in the u.s.a. Both have a much better chance of challenging for titles quicker than if they were being promoted in england.