Josh Warrington, Matchroom Boxing Go Their Separate Ways

Following the expiration of Josh Warrington’s promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing, promoter Eddie Hearn has made the following statement.

“Following the expiry of our contract in November we were asked to make a new offer to Josh,” said Hearn. “We did not share the same plans as his team and decided not to make any further offers. It's been great working with Josh and his support from the Leeds fans has been exceptional. We wish him and his team all the success in the future."

All of us at Matchroom Boxing would like to wish Josh and his family all the success in the future.

IN OTHER NEWS: Nathan Clarke has taken inspiration from stablemates Andy Keates and Kieron McLaren as he looks to get his professional career back on track writes James Eley.

The Chester welterweight hasn’t fought for two years but he believes everything is now in place to make a fresh start, beginning with Black Country Boxing's 'Season's Beatings' show, sponsored by Grosvenor Casino Walsall, at the Banks's Stadium, this evening.

“Everyone expects a title but I have spent so much time with Andy Keates in the gym and I have seen what he has achieved and I am with Nathan Gorman and Kieron McLaren nearly every day and that gives me a hunger to follow them,” he told uko-boxing.com. “Seeing what they have moved on to is great and if I could get to where Kieron is now then I would be happy with that. I will never settle but that is my goal, you have to take little steps at a time.”

The 26-year-old wanted to make his come-back at the beginning of October on Hatton Boxing’s Stoke show but the small matter of his wedding forced him to wait until this evening for his ring return. Clarke made his debut in 2011 but has only fought three times since, however he has won his last two contests and he is confident of fighting regularly from now on.