Derry Mathews: record, next fight and profile →
Indian boxing sensation Vijinder Singh blew away Hungary’s Alexander Horvath at the Liverpool Echo Arena to claim his fourth successive professional victory. Singh continued his red-hot winning streak by stopping Horvath in the third round with a big body shot.
Terry v Derry trips more easily off the tongue than any firm prediction about the outcome of tomorrow night’s WBO world lightweight title fight set to explode in Liverpool. This fighting Tale of Two Cities has certainly set both Liverpool and Manchester buzzing with anticipation. There is a good case to be made for either the vibrant new champion Terry ‘Turbo’ Flanagan or his ever-resolute challenger ‘Dirty’ Derry Mathews in what looks as an epic encounter of styles, will and passion.
By Cliff Rold - Friday was a pretty good day for boxing. 2016 has been a year of mediocre to good matches so far with big stars spending a lot of time talking about fight they will take…later. Friday, a lot of fights arrived via a major announcement from Showtime. That’s exciting. It’s not here yet. This weekend, fight fans in the US...
Terry Flanagan and Derry Mathews both successfully made weight ahead of their lightweight title fight Saturday evening at the Echo Arena in the challenger's hometown of Liverpool, England. Flanagan came in right at the divisional limit of 135 lbs. for the second defense of the title he claimed last June. Mathews weighed one pound lighter at 134 lbs. for his first crack at a full version of a major title.
Frank Warren used today’s final presser between Manchester’s WBO lightweight holder Terry Flanagan (29-0, 12 early) and Liverpool’s Derry Mathews (38-9-2, 20 KOs) to reveal that he has made an offer to WBA World titlist Anthony Crolla to meet the winner of the fight.
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment visited The Finest Boxing Gym today to show their support for Manchester’s Lightweight King Terry Flanagan who makes the second defence of his world title against Scouse challenger Derry Mathews this Saturday at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
Merseyside favourite Derry Mathews says he wants a war with Manchester’s Terry Flanagan. The all-action Scouser has promised to go toe to toe with his bitter North West rival when the pair battle it out for the WBO World Lightweight title in their eagerly-anticipated Liverpool Echo Arena showdown on Saturday 12th March, exclusively live on BoxNation.
WBO World Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan watched his beloved Manchester City beat Derry Mathews’ Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to win the League Cup at Wembley yesterday. The Mancunian promises to heap more misery on Merseyside when he defends his world title at the Echo Arena on Saturday 12th March, live and exclusive on BoxNation.
Merseyside hero Derry Mathews is looking to mark his 50th professional fight with a world title win against WBO Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan. The big-hitting Scouser has fought some tough opposition down years including Anthony Crolla and Stephen Ormond and is gearing up for another big test at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 12th March, live and exclusive on BoxNation.
Liverpool hero Derry Mathews has vowed to beat Manchester's Terry Flanagan in what he says will be his last ever shot a world title. The all-action Scouser is back in Spain preparing for his make or break showdown with his bitter North West rival on March 12, exclusively live on BoxNation.