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It has been four years since Cromer's fighting Walsh brothers, Liam, Ryan and Michael, made their pro debuts live on ITV sport. The trio of boxers launched their careers in a blaze of publicity, yet their careers have now slowed to a crawl, or complete stop in the case of former 2007 ABA flyweight titlist Michael.
Matchroom boxing are expected to be the big winners in Sky TV's latest round of contract dealings after securing an alleged, not to mention whopping, 20-plus fight deal with the subscription TV network. Frank Maloney will also keep his Sky spot, albeit with fewer shows, presumably so the station can continue to track the development of Maloney's heavyweight sensation David Price.
Blackpool’s Matty “Assassin” Askin goes into the biggest test of his career on Saturday night when meeting Jon Lewis Dickinson for the vacant English cruiserweight belt at Oldham Sports Centre. Askin succeeded Dickinson as the ABA cruiserweight champion in 2008 and they are both at a crossroads in their professional careers, the winner will eventually challenge for the British title, the loser faces a rebuilding process.
Richard “The Secret” Williams let the cat out of the bag earlier this evening when confirming that he is making a return to boxing. Williams won the IBO light-middleweight title by beating Shannan Taylor in 2001 and lost the belt to current middleweight kingpin Sergio Martinez in 2003. Williams retired in 2006 after getting knocked out by Howard Eastman in the twelfth and final round when challenging for Eastman’s British title.
Sussex’s Chris Eubank Junior took the third step of his professional journey on Saturday night when halting Scotland’s Paul Allison, now 5-1-1 (1), in four on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s Irish heavyweight title clash with Martin Rogan at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena. Eubank is following in the footsteps of his father and namesake, who won the WBO middleweight and super middleweight titles during an electrifying, if often enigmatic, career.
Dave Coldwell of Coldwell Promotions has confirmed that Marcus Portman will meet Nasser Al Harbi at Birmingham's New Bingley Hall on May 11 as a replacement for former British welterweight champion Young Mutley, who withdrew from a showdown with Harbi late last week.
The news of George Groves's withdrawal from a mooted May 5 encounter with Robert Steiglitz due to a nose injury has left the reigning WBO titlist looking for an opponent for his Messehalle Arena showcase. To add insult to Groves's injury, Arthur Abraham has usurped “Saint” George as the WBO's number one contender and will take on the winner of May 5th's bout within 90-days according to Rick Reeno's story from earlier today.
Frank Warren has reached out to Boxingscene.com to quash persistent rumours that Edinburgh’s Ricky Burns will defend his WBO lightweight belt against London’s Kevin Mitchell in Scotland on July 1. Burns is penciled in for his second defence of the full title against an opponent TBA, with Mitchell’s name bandied about by many within the trade and amidst whispers that Kevin has finally agreed terms for the domestic clash.
Tyson Fury has enjoyed yet another understated, controversy free fight week as he heads into his grudge match with Belfast’s Martin Rogan at the city’s Odyssey Arena later tonight. Only joking, as per usual the colorful 23-year-old has made a number of bold claims in recent days and topped the build up with the strongest statement he has ever made by weighing in somewhat svelte ahead the shamrock showdown.
Birmingham's Nasser Al Harbi is on the lookout for a new opponent for his May 11 fight at New Bingley Hall, Birmingtham after the withdrawal of original opponent Young Mutley earlier today.