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Hosea Burton will fight for the British light heavyweight title next month. The undefeated 27-year-old (14-0, 5 KOs), who is the cousin of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is set to take on a fellow undefeated fighter for the crown –– which was recently vacated by Bob Ajisafe –– at the Manchester Arena on February 27, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Derry Mathews has expressed his disappointment after learning that his world title fight has been pushed back, as well as doubt over the reason for its postponement. The likeable Liverpool lightweight, 32, had been set to take on WBO champion Terry Flanagan (29-0, 12 KOs) on February 13 at the ECHO Arena, live and exclusive on BoxNation. But Mathews (38-9-2, 20 KOs) will be forced to wait a little longer after the titlist withdrew from the fight through injury before securing a rescheduled date of March 12 at the original venue. “I don’t think Terry’s injured,” Mathews told Boxing Scene when they caught up with him from his training base in Marbella, Spain. “I think he’s pulled out because he hasn’t prepared right, because he needs more time and because he’s struggling at the weight.”
Terry Flanagan has been ruled out of his second world title defence next month after picking up a foot injury. The WBO lightweight champion, 26, withdrew from the all-North West showdown with Derry Mathews (38-9-2, 20 KOs) after it was revealed that he was suffering from severe tendinitis in his left foot.
Jamie Speight is hoping that he can get a slot on the undercard of David Haye’s next fight. The featherweight fighter (13-8, 1 KO) was left disappointed earlier this month when his clash with former world champion Billy Dib (39-4, 23 KOs) was canned just a fortnight before it was set to happen.
David Haye has announced his next fight after his blistering ring return earlier this month. The Bermondsey heavyweight (27-2, 25 KOs) took just 131 seconds to get rid of Mark de Mori (30-2-2, 26 KOs) at a full-to-capacity O2 Arena on January 16, exclusively live on UK TV channel Dave.
Ryan Burnett could be set for a massive homecoming in the spring after his promoter issued a strong hint via social media. The Belfast bantamweight, 23, who is the current custodian of the British title, was always set to return to his roots after signing with Matchroom Sport last year, but more groundwork has been put in and a potential date has been revealed.
Eddie Hearn has broken his silence about negotiations for one of Britain’s most highly anticipated showdowns. The Matchroom Boxing chief, who promotes IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook, revealed all about a potential super fight with former world ruler Amir Khan.
Callum Smith will return to the ring in a fight for another title in the spring. The British super middleweight champion (18-0, 13 KOs) will challenge for the European crown in his home city, live on Sky Sports. Smith, 25, will face Hadillah Mohoumadi (20-3-1, 15 KOs) for the continental belt after his promotional team, Matchroom Sport, struck a deal for their charge to attempt to add the blue belt to his collection.
Luke Campbell’s return has been pushed back. The Olympic champion suffered his first loss as a professional in December, live on Sky Sports Box Office, and had been set to make his return back on the pay-per-view platform next month. Campbell (12-1, 10 KOs) was slated to make his comeback in a “make or break” fight on the undercard of the world super bantamweight title unification showdown between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg on February 27 at Manchester Arena. But ‘Cool Hand’ has been forced to wait a little longer before getting back on the horse and is now set to lace-up the gloves again on March 26 at Sheffield Arena as part of the supporting cast to Kell Brook.
Tony Dodson suffered a broken hand in his last fight. The Liverpool light heavyweight, who is a former British super middleweight champion, was handed the decision against Richard Horton at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.