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Paul Butler unleashed a hook to the body to claim another win on the way to a third world title shot. The Ellesmere Port fighter claimed a one-sided stoppage victory over Sebastian Sanchez inside nine rounds at the ECHO Arena, exclusively live on BoxNation.
Jazza Dickens has expressed his sympathy for his fans and the wider fight public after his fight this weekend was cancelled. The Liverpool super bantamweight (21-1, 6 KOs), who is the reigning Lonsdale belt holder, had been set to take on lineal world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (16-0, 10 KOs) in his home city, exclusively live on BoxNation.
Guillermo Rigondeaux is out of his next fight after suffering visa issues. The Cuban, who is a two-time former world and Olympic champion, had been training for a 10-round clash in the UK this Saturday. Rigondeaux (16-0, 10 KOs), 35, was set to take on British super bantamweight titlist Jazza Dickens (21-1, 6 KOs) at the ECHO Arena in Liverpool on March 12, exclusively live on BoxNation.
Tony Conquest has announced his retirement after injury ruled him out of his next fight. The London cruiserweight, who had been set to take on Craig Kennedy (13-0, 7 KOs) later this week in an eliminator for the British title, exclusively live on Eurosport, revealed the news on Twitter.
Tony Bellew could soon see his dream of fighting outdoors become a reality. The 33-year-old Liverpool cruiserweight, who is a lifelong Everton fan, has always wanted to fight at the club’s stadium.
Tony Conquest has pulled out of his next fight, just days before it was set to take place. The London cruiserweight had been set to take on Craig Kennedy (13-0, 7 KOs) later this week in an eliminator for the British title, exclusively live on Eurosport.
Luke Campbell and Gary Sykes will vie for a belt when they meet later this month. The pair had been scheduled to meet in a lightweight contest, but it has now been revealed that the vacant Commonwealth crown will be on the line. Campbell (12-1, 10 KOs) is looking to come back from defeat with a bang as he takes on the Dewsbury fighter (28-4, 6 KOs) on March 26, live on Sky Sports
Ricky Burns has been handed the chance to win a third world title. The Coatbridge fighter, who has won global honours at both super featherweight and lightweight, will face foreign opposition in the spring as he looks to make it a trio of triumphs at the top echelon of the sport.
Stephen Smith is delighted that there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. The Liverpool super featherweight has been training for a shot at the IBF title since October last year but has yet to receive a definitive date for his showdown with José Pedraza.
Jack Catterall will return to the ring in the spring. The Chorley super lightweight (14-0, 9 KOs), who has been out of action since December at the Manchester Arena, will come back at the Macron Stadium. Catterall, 22, is set to face Joe Hughes in a final eliminator for the British title and a defence of his WBO Inter-Continental belt on May 13.