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It wasn’t long ago Gavin McDonnell hadn't even stepped into a ring for a professional fight. Now, after he was influenced by twin brother Jamie’s European title victory on the road in France, he gets his own shot at the big time in a few weeks.
When Gavin McDonnell challenges for the vacant WBC super-bantamweight world title on February 25 at the Hull Arena, the man in the corner with him is well aware as to how difficult a night it will be for the Doncaster man.
It’s safe to say that Gary Lockett wants to put 2016 behind him as quickly as possible. The former world title challenger was involved in some of the most difficult moments for boxing last year, including Nick Blackwell and Mike Towell.
Martin Murray will move back down to middleweight in 2017 as he aims to continue his quest to become a world champion. The St Helens man could possibly return on March 25 at the Manchester Arena, exclusively live on Sky Sports, as part of the undercard to Jorge Linares and Anthony Crolla’s rematch.
Tommy Martin has claimed that he is “going to shock everyone” when he beats John Wayne Hibbert. The super lightweights collide this Saturday at Copper Box Arena in London’s Olympic Park, with Hibbert’s Commonwealth title at stake.
Commonwealth super lightweight champion John Wayne Hibbert has promised to put Tommy Martin through hell when they clash this Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in London’s Olympic Park.
WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla has informed BoxingScene.com that his next fight will come in either March or April.
British promoter Steve Goodwin is excited for 2016, as his promotional company continues its rapid growth, starting this Saturday when he provides the undercard for David Haye’s return at the O2 Arena in London, live on Dave in the UK.
IBF bantamweight champion Lee Haskins’ manager Jamie Sanigar has confirmed to Boxing Scene that the Bristol man will return in the spring to make the first defense of his new title.
Manager Jamie Sanigar has provided Boxing Scene with an update on the Selby brothers, Lee and Andrew, as they look ahead to what is expected to be a very busy 2016. The Bristol based manager is hoping to make some big fights for Lee, who holds the IBF featherweight title and was last in action defending his belt in Glendale, Arizona, unanimously outpointing Fernando Montiel in the first defence of his title.