
Barker vs Macklin: Frank Warren Places Winning Bid
Promoter Frank Warren today won the purse bids to stage Darren Barker's mandatory European Middleweight Title defence against Matthew Macklin.

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Promoter Frank Warren today won the purse bids to stage Darren Barker's mandatory European Middleweight Title defence against Matthew Macklin.

Promoter Frank Warren has cancelled his July 3rd promotion at Preston's Guildhall. Local hero Michael Jennings was scheduled to headline the show in a challenge for the Vacant British Welterweight title against John O'Donnell, but the Shepherd's Bush fighter withdrew with a back injury.

Former British Super-Middleweight Champion Brian Magee today withdrew from purse bids for a fight against reigning champion Paul Smith.

Michael Jennings has wished Miguel Cotto good luck ahead of his clash with Yuri Foreman.

Hot-shot Ronnie Heffron is learning from the best - gym-mates Frankie Gavin and Tony Bellew.

Michael Jennings will aim to regain his British welterweight title on July 3 against John O'Donnell in Preston.

Graham Earl has warned Kevin Mitchell that he faces the toughest night of his life against Michael Katsidis on Saturday.

With the country at the polls promoter Frank Warren today revealed who gets his vote - the man he says is a world-champion-in-waiting, Kevin Mitchell.

Furious Michael Katsidis has arrived in the UK - and says he can't wait to batter Kevin Mitchell in front of his own fans.

Rising heavyweight star Derek Chisora has finally got his opportunity at Danny Williams for his British Heavyweight title after Sam Sexton withdrew from his fight against the Brixton bomber.