British Boxing

Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara Weigh-In Report From Wembley

Even without a title at stake, Josh Warrington still remains intent on staking a claim as the best featherweight in the world. The unbeaten former titlist came well within the limit for his scheduled 12-round bout versus Mexico's Mauricio Lara, which...

Boxing Might Not Be Able To Ignore Daniel Kinahan Issue

Daniel Kinahan’s statement issued to TalkSport on Monday defending his reputation after being featured in a BBC Panorama investigation has thrown the spotlight on the broadcasters that screen boxing. If Sky Sports and BT Sport thought it would be eas...

Hearn Says Boxing Events Must Continue or Sport Could Fizzle Out

Eddie Hearn says that it is vital that boxing continues during the latest UK lockdown or it could “fizzle out”. A huge rise in cases of Covid-19 cases has seen another lockdown with schools closed as well as non-essential shops. But elite sport has b...

The British Boxing Scene - A Look Ahead

It was a tough festive period for British boxing. At a time when the sport in the UK is normally shut down, two of the bigger names took fights in America and lost. The defeats for Callum Smith and Luke Campbell were not unexpected. But it did expose...

Josh Warrington To Return Feb. 13; Xu Can Title Unification Bout Eyed For Springtime

Josh Warrington's 2021 campaign will include a showdown with Xu Can, just not in his very next fight. An announcement in the coming days from Matchroom Boxing will include the unbeaten IBF featherweight champ as part of its first quarter schedule, th...

Hearn Aims To Restart Matchroom Shows in Early February, Hopes For UK Cards

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, no shows will take place in the United Kingdom in January after a rise in coronavirus cases linked to a new variant of the disease. The British Boxing Board of Control announced a new shutdown for the sport...

Avanesyan vs. Kelly Postponed (Again) Due To New COVID Spike In UK

David Avanesyan and Josh Kelly are once again forced to play the waiting game. A massive spike in new cases from a new coronavirus strain the United Kingdom has prompted a fresh round of stay-at-home restrictions in the region, thus affecting the box...

Joshua-Pulev Heavyweight Title Fight To Take Place With Fans In Attendance

The awaited ring return of Anthony Joshua will take place in front of a live audience. Authorities in the United Kingdom have granted clearance for up to 1,000 fans to attend the December 12 show at Wembley's SSE Arena, headlined by Joshua's unified...

Joshua v.s Pulev: Crowd of 1,000 in Play For Heavyweight Clash

A crowd of 1,000 is set attend Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev on December 12. The UK Government announced plans to allow spectators to return to sporting events on Monday when the present England lockdown ends o...

Hearn "Disgusted" Government Didn't Support Grassroots Boxing

Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom says he's “disgusted” with the grassroots boxing not benefiting from the government’s £300 million support package for elite sport and bailouts for rugby union and horse racing.

Taylor-Gutierrez DAZN Weigh-In Report From SSE Wembley

One of the sport’s leading attractions will enter her second straight fight behind closed doors. Irish superstar Katie Taylor (16-0, 6KOs) attempts the ninth defense of at least one lightweight title, as she faces mandatory challenger Miriam Gutierre...

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Fights Should Not Be Affected By Latest Lockdown

The world heavyweight title defences for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in December are unlikely to be affected by the nationwide lockdown for England, unless there is a further deterioration in the pandemic situation in the UK.

Eddie Hearn To Stage Four Shows at SSE Arena, Wembley

Eddie Hearn will stage four shows at the 12,500-capacity SSE Arena, Wembley, as he aims to increase pressure for a return of fans. The Oleksandr Usyk-Dereck Chisora heavyweight fight on October 31 will be the first of the shows at the venue, formerly...

Usyk vs. Chisora Confirmed For October 31

Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will finally face British favourite Derek Chisora on Saturday October 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US, after their original May 23 date was postponed due to the COVID-19 pan...

UK Boxing: Fans Dealt Blow, Crowds Not Returning Any Time Soon

The hopes of crowds returning to boxing in the UK any time soon have been dealt a serious blow after the Government put back plans to allow fans attend from next month. The Government had earmarked October 1 as the date to start allowing fans back af...