Frank Warren: page 144

Frank Warren on Brook's Win, Roc Nation, Harrison

•Aug 23, 2014

by Frank Warren Congratulations to Sheffield welterweight Kell Brook who delivered a world title to these shores last weekend and the fourth for the Ingle boxing factory. 'The Special One' won ugly in a very close tussle, bagging a tight majority decision. It was a messy but gripping 12 round encounter. Though Jim Watt at Sky Sports had 'Showtime Shawn' Porter retaining, two of the three official judges- the only opinions that counted- sided with the Yorkshire man. Kenny Porter, father-trainer of the deposed champ has lodged a formal complaint to the IBF accusing Brook of excusive holding. Brook wasn't at his fluid best but deserves praise for getting himself across the line against a Yank in America.

Tom Stalker-Chris Jenkins Title Eliminator Set, 10/25

Jake Donovan

•Aug 21, 2014

Thomas Stalker is set for his biggest test to date, as he faces Chris Jenkins in a matchup of unbeaten 140 lb. prospects on October 25 in Liverpool, England. The scheduled 10-round bout has been sanctioned as a domestic title eliminator, with the winner to face defending titlist Willie Limond, presumably some time in the 1st quarter of 2015. A purse bid was won by promoter Frank Warren to secure the rights to the fight, which he has added to his loaded 'Magnificent Seven Fight Again' fight card. Stalker (9-0, 2KOs) turned pro in 2013 following a stint as team captain for the 2012 Great Britain Olympic Boxing squad. His Olympic dream couldn't have landed in a more favorable setting, leading a team fighting at home in London. However, Stalker's run ended one fight short of qualifying for a medal, dropping a heartbreaking decision to Mongolia's Uranchimegiin Mönkh-Erdene in the quarterfinal round of competition. Two years into his pro career, the unbeaten Brit now gets to pursue another lifelong goal. "It’s always been a dream of mine to fight for the British title," said Stalker, who fights in his first scheduled 10-round bout. "I know by beating Jenkins it’s going to put me in line to realize that dream. Jenkins is a really good fighter so this has all the ingredients to be a fantastic fight for the fans, with two unbeaten fighters putting it all on the line! But I know I’ve got all the tools to win the fight and I’m confident of doing the business!”

Frank Warren Tabs Porter To Beat Brook on Points

Frank Warren

•Aug 16, 2014

Tonight Sheffield’s Kell Brook finally gets his chance to replicate British welterweight greats John H Stracey and Lloyd Honeyghan by capturing a world title on foreign climes. The 28 year old who styles himself as ‘The Special One’ makes a mandatory challenge to Ohio’s IBF champion ‘Showtime Shawn’ Porter at The Stubhub Center, Carson, California. Sky Sports televise live from 2am.

'Magnificent Seven Fight Again' Tickets On Sale Wed 8/13

BoxingScene Staff

•Aug 12, 2014

Tickets for promoter Frank Warren’s ‘Magnificent Seven Fight Again’ show at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 25th October will go on sale Wednesday, August 13 at midday. The blockbuster event features some of the best talent in British boxing, including Merseyside stars: Paul Butler, Liam Smith, Derry Mathews, Terry Flanagan andKevin Satchell, all in big title action, plus Chris Eubank Jnr., and many more. Tickets priced at £40, £50, £75, £100 and £150 are available from the Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office on 0844 8000 400 or www.echoarena.com

Fury-Chisora II Rescheduled For 11/22 in London

Jake Donovan

•Aug 9, 2014

Here we go again. A new date and venue has been secured for a heavyweight rematch between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora. Their once-anticipated sequel has been rescheduled for November 22 at the ExCel Arena in London, England. “It’s been a roller-coaster few weeks, but I’m delighted to say that the fight is definitely on with Chisora and Fury ready to clash on Saturday 22nd November," promoter Frank Warren announced Saturday. "It was an extremely unfortunate set of circumstances that caused Chisora to pull out with a fractured hand and then Fury’s uncle’s tragic condition." Tickets are due to go on sale in the coming days, with a press conference scheduled at a yet-to-be-confirmed mid-August date to formally announce the show.

Frank Warren on Tyson Fury, Crazy Briggs, Gavin, More

Frank Warren

•Aug 9, 2014

Tyson Fury’s verbal barrage at a recent press conference when he came head-to-head with Dereck Chisora to promote their fight prior to the postponement was not a great image for the sport, but it has to be compared with the recent behavior of other high-profile boxers. The Manchester giant has used swearing and extreme statements to create headlines for his fights, noteably against David Haye and Chisora, very few people take to it, but it is not what we expect from a leading fighter. As we all know, Fury withdrew from his fight against Alexander Ustinov - who replaced an injured Dereck Chisora - on the day of the fight because one of his uncles, Hughie, was critically ill in hospital. It also came to light this week from Fury’s uncle and trainer Peter that Tyson was also dealing with his wife’s miscarriage in the lead up to his fight with Chisora.

Eubank Jr., Smith, Butler Top Loaded 10/25 Liverpool Bill

BoxingScene Staff

•Aug 8, 2014

Promoter Frank Warren has assembled an all-star line up and returns to the Liverpool Echo Arena with a blockbuster multi-title show on Saturday 25th October featuring some of the best talent in British boxing, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/HD 490 and Virgin Ch. 546). Undefeated Ellesmere Port ace Paul Butler is back in action following his fantastic win over Stuart Hall to claim the IBF World Bantamweight title in June. Butler aims to become the first British fighter in over a century - since the great Bob Fitzsimmons - to win a second world title in a lighter division. Butler vacated the IBF crown shortly after his win and moved back to the super-flyweight division as he builds towards a second world title shot and will now feature in a major championship contest with the challenger to be announced.

Frank Warren on Frankie Gavin's Rise, Saunders, More

Frank Warren

•Aug 1, 2014

Frankie Gavin will be within touching distance of challenging for a world title if he defeats European Welterweight Champion Leonard Bundu tonight in Wolverhampton, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/HD 490 and Virgin Ch. 547). The Birmingham star has a tough and experienced champion in front of him in Bundu, who’s undefeated with five successful defences in the last three years, and in his last fight he stopped Britain’s Lee Purdy in the final round.

Gavin, Bundu Make Weight, Ready For Welterweight War

Jake Donovan

•Jul 31, 2014

Frankie Gavin and Leonard Bundu are locked, loaded and ready to wage war in their scheduled 12-round regional welterweight title fight Friday evening in Wolverhampton, England. Bundu (30-0-2, 11KOs) weighed 146.25 lb. for his second straight fight in the United Kingdom. Gavin was slightly heavier but at 146.9 lb. still well within the 147 lb. divisional limit. The bout marks Bundu's sixth defense of the European (EBU) welterweight belt he acquired in 2011. The 39-year old has spent the majority of his career in Italy, but anxiously returns to England, where he was last seen knocking out Lee Purdy in the 12th round of their welterweight thriller last December. Gavin (19-0, 12KOs) suffered a brief scare in his last fight, recovering from an early knockdown to score a unanimous decision over Sacky Shikukutu this past March in Newcastle, England. The 28-year old budding contender has been extended the distance in each of his last three contests.

Frank Warren Sees Big Things For Bradley Saunders

Shaun Brown

•Jul 25, 2014

Bradley Saunders might have only had ten fights but his promoter Frank Warren thinks that the 28 year old will go close to emulating stable mate Paul Butler’s record English boxing feat of winning a world title in just 16 professional contests. So far, eight of Saunders’ opponents have either been stopped, knocked out or had to retire such is the Sedgfield’s natural and ruthless punching power. Last time out, former European title challenger Ville Piispanen was supposed to provide the sternest test yet for the crowd pleasing Saunders. But in the first round, an effortless and crippling body shot ended the Finn’s fight before it had even started.