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Liam Smith: Jimmy Kelly Is Just Christmas Wages

Elliot Foster

•Nov 12, 2015

Liam Smith believes the first defence of his world title is a straightforward victory. The Liverpool super welterweight will defend his WBO title against an unexpected challenger on December 19, live on BoxNation. Smith (21-0-1, 11 KOs) is set to face relatively unproven Jimmy Kelly Jnr (16-0, 7 KOs) at Manchester Arena, despite the Mancunian, 23, never having fought for a British or Commonwealth title, two belts which the champion has already held.

Mathews: Everyone Knows What's Around The Corner

Elliot Foster

•Nov 10, 2015

Derry Mathews has conceded that a world title fight is well within his sights. The likeable Liverpool lightweight has been linked with WBO lightweight champion Terry Flanagan numerous times since the Mancunian won the vacant crown in July. Mathews, the WBA interim titlist, hasn’t fought since April –– when he beat Tony Luis to win the aforementioned title –– but is set to return to the fray on December 19 at Manchester Arena, against an opponent to be named, as part of promoter Frank Warren’s ‘Xmas Cracker’ card, which is in association with Adam Booth.

Vijender Singh To Return On 12/19 Lee-Saunders Bill

Elliot Foster

•Nov 9, 2015

Vijender Singh has been handed his next fight date. The Indian sensation, who campaigns at middleweight, is set for an outing at Manchester Arena, live on BoxNation. Singh ousted firefighter Dean Gillen inside a round at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday and is set to feature on December 19 on the undercard of Andy Lee’s WBO middleweight title defence against number one challenger Billy Joe Saunders.

Lee-Saunders: Liam Smith To Face Jimmy Kelly

Elliot Foster

•Nov 9, 2015

Liam Smith has been handed an opponent ahead of his first world title defence. The Liverpool super welterweight will put his WBO title on the line December 19 at the Manchester Arena, live on BoxNation. Smith, 27, is undefeated in 22 fights (21-0-1) with 11 knockouts and is set to come up against Jimmy Kelly Jr.

Hearn: Dodd Guaranteed Title Rematch With Cardle

Elliot Foster

•Nov 8, 2015

Eddie Hearn has said that a rematch between Scotty Cardle and Sean Dodd is inevitable after the pair fought to a controversial end in their British lightweight title clash. Cardle retained his Lonsdale belt by the skin of his teeth at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, after referee Terry O’Connor intervened with just 62 seconds remaining in the fight.

Flanagan-Mathews Showdown Eyed For The New Year

Elliot Foster

•Nov 7, 2015

A lightweight world title fight between Terry Flanagan and Derry Mathews is being eyed for the new year. Manchester's Flanagan, who holds the division's WBO crown, had been set to defend his trinket against rival Mathews, from Liverpool, on the ‘Xmas Cracker’ card being put on by promoter Frank Warren, in association with Adam Booth, on December 19 at Manchester Arena.

Hearn: Fielding is a Real Live Dog in Smith Showdown

Elliot Foster

•Nov 6, 2015

Eddie Hearn believes the British super middleweight title showdown between Callum Smith and Rocky Fielding is one the biggest domestic clashes of the year. The Matchroom chief, who promotes both men, has said that he “will be wincing” whenever either of his charges are hit on Saturday night at Liverpool's Echo Arena, live on Sky Sports.

Stephen Smith Will Stay Sharp For Jose Pedraza Title Shot

Elliot Foster

•Nov 6, 2015

Stephen Smith will have to train over Christmas, but that sacrifice will not be an issue if it results in him lifting a world title. The Liverpool super featherweight, who stopped Devis Boschiero inside six rounds in September to ensure his position as the number one challenger, is in line for a shot at the IBF title.

Hearn: Burns-Tatli Fell Apart After Tatli's Dad Fell Ill

Elliot Foster

•Nov 6, 2015

Eddie Hearn has revealed to IFL TV that former two-weight world champion Ricky Burns, who faces Australia’s number eight-rated lightweight Josh King at the Echo Arena on Saturday, had been slated to face the former world title challenger Edis Tatli, from Finland, in a challenge for the European title last month.

Lee vs. Saunders: Stalker in Evans Rematch or Gonzalez

Elliot Foster

•Nov 5, 2015

Thomas Stalker (10-1-2, 2 KOs) will return to the ring before the end of the year. The Liverpool lightweight will feature on the undercard of Frank Warren’s ‘Xmas Cracker card’ on December 19 at Manchester Arena. Stalker, who will return to the venue of his last outing, was handed a questionable draw against Craig Evans (14-1-1, 3 KOs) last month on the ‘World War III’ card.

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Articles by Elliot Foster: page 165

Liam Smith: Jimmy Kelly Is Just Christmas Wages

Mathews: Everyone Knows What's Around The Corner

Vijender Singh To Return On 12/19 Lee-Saunders Bill

Lee-Saunders: Liam Smith To Face Jimmy Kelly

Hearn: Dodd Guaranteed Title Rematch With Cardle

Flanagan-Mathews Showdown Eyed For The New Year

Hearn: Fielding is a Real Live Dog in Smith Showdown

Stephen Smith Will Stay Sharp For Jose Pedraza Title Shot

Hearn: Burns-Tatli Fell Apart After Tatli's Dad Fell Ill

Lee vs. Saunders: Stalker in Evans Rematch or Gonzalez

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Articles by Elliot Foster: page 165

Liam Smith: Jimmy Kelly Is Just Christmas Wages

Mathews: Everyone Knows What's Around The Corner

Vijender Singh To Return On 12/19 Lee-Saunders Bill

Lee-Saunders: Liam Smith To Face Jimmy Kelly

Hearn: Dodd Guaranteed Title Rematch With Cardle

Flanagan-Mathews Showdown Eyed For The New Year

Hearn: Fielding is a Real Live Dog in Smith Showdown

Stephen Smith Will Stay Sharp For Jose Pedraza Title Shot

Hearn: Burns-Tatli Fell Apart After Tatli's Dad Fell Ill

Lee vs. Saunders: Stalker in Evans Rematch or Gonzalez

Darius Fulghum springs the upset on Diego Pacheco

Anthony Olascuaga wins a 'war' against Yuberjen Martinez