
Conlan Out Until April Following Shoulder Surgery
Jamie Conlan will be out of action until the spring after suffering a shoulder injury.

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Jamie Conlan will be out of action until the spring after suffering a shoulder injury.

Danny Vaughan and Peter McDonagh have gone their separate ways. The Liverpool trainer, who is based in Puerto Banus at MGM Marbella, told us that he had cut ties with the three-weight Irish champion.

Steve Wood has expressed his displeasure after it was revealed that one of his fighters was kicked off a free-to-air boxing card. Colne welterweight Shayne Singleton (21-1, 7 KOs) was set to take on John O’Donnell (30-2, 11 KOs) at the O2 Arena this weekend, live and exclusive on Dave.

Sam Sheedy has been forced out of his next fight through injury. The Sheffield super welterweight had been set to return to action on February 6 at the Magna Centre in Rotherham.

Vijender Singh is set to return to the ring next month but plans are already underway for his homecoming. The Indian sensation, who has raced to three fights undefeated since making his debut last October, will feature as part of the undercard to an all-North West world title clash, live and exclusive on BoxNation.

Pauly, Sonny and Anthony Upton have all signed new long-term managerial deals. The trio of brothers, known as The Upton Clan, are trained and promoted by former world champion Ricky Hatton, but have inked deals with MGM Marbella. All three are former Irish champions in the headguard and vest and excelled in the unpaid code before turning over in 2013.

John O’Donnell has pulled out of his fight this weekend. The London-based Irishman, who is managed by Steve Goodwin, had been set for a 10-round clash on the undercard of ‘Haye Day’ at the O2 Arena. O’Donnell (30-2, 11 KOs) was in line to face Colne’s Shayne Singleton (21-1, 7 KOs) on January 16 in a final eliminator for the British welterweight title, which was acting as the chief supporting contest to David Haye’s comeback over 10 rounds against Australia’s Mark de Mori.

Liam Smith could defend his world title against Mexican superstar Saul Alvarez. The Liverpool super welterweight, who holds the division’s WBO crown, is currently resting ahead of a potential May ring return. Smith (22-0-1, 12 KOs), 27, made a successful start to his reign as world champion at the end of last year, stopping voluntary challenger Jimmy Kelly (16-1, 7 KOs) inside seven rounds at Manchester Arena on December 19, live and exclusive on BoxNation.

Joe Selkirk has reached out to Boxing Scene to clarify the uncertainty around his withdrawal from his next fight. The talented Liverpool super welterweight had been preparing for a 10-round title fight next month before it was revealed yesterday that he had been ruled out through injury.

Joe Selkirk has been forced out of his next fight. The talented Liverpool super welterweight had been preparing for a 10-round title fight next month before suffering an alleged knee injury.