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Ricky Burns Decisions Michael Katsidis, Grabs WBO Belt

•Nov 5, 2011

Wembley Arena, London - Gary Corcoran (1-0) picked up his first professional victory with a comfortable points win against Billy Smith on his debut as he kicked off the 'Gladiator' bill at Wembley Arena. The light welterweight comprehensively defeated his experienced opponent as he dominated throughout to take the fight on the referee's card 40-36. Corcoran went in search for a debut knockout victory in the fourth round but couldn't manager it as Smith held on. Corcoran stepped up the pressure and dished out the punishment in the last round to secure a comfortable debut win.

David Haye Warns Groves: Smith Tougher Than DeGale

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 5, 2011

David Haye has warned his protege George Groves that Paul Smith will be a harder fight for him tonight than James DeGale was in May.

Dean Powell Speaks to BoxNation About Wembley Card

Terence Dooley

•Nov 5, 2011

On Friday, Dean Powell spoke to BoxNation, Sky channel 456, to inform Steve Bunce and Andy Kerr that Michael Katsidis, Ricky Burns, George Groves and Paul Smith all looked fit and well when making weight for FWP’s Bonfire Night show at Wembley Arena.

Katsidis-Burns Weigh-In To Be Streamed Live

Jake Donovan

•Nov 4, 2011

By Jake Donovan The weigh-in for Saturday’s big Boxnation card – headlined by the lightweight fight between Michael Katsidis and Ricky Burns – will be streamed live from Wembley Arena on Boxnation’s website (www.boxnation.tv) as well as Youtube and promoter Frank Warren’s website (www.frankwarren.tv), beginning today at 2PM London time. First to the scales will be the main event fighters Katsidis and Burns, followed by the evening’s chief support bout between undefeated super middleweight prospect George Groves and divisional trialhorse Paul Smith. Weigh-in results for the entire undercard will also be streamed live as well, including a middleweight clash between Gary Boulden and unbeaten Billy Joe Saunders, who served as a member of the 2008 UK Olympic boxing squad.

Weights From London: Katsidis 135 lb, Burns 135 lb

Jake Donovan

•Nov 4, 2011

By Jake Donovan - Drama was averted at the scales Friday in London, as all fighters made weight for the blockbuster Boxnation telecast Saturday evening, which airs live from the Wembley Arena at 10:00pm local time. The show is headlined by the 12-round lightweight bout between Michael Katsidis and Ricky Burns. At stake is an interim title that can prove to be a lucrative bargaining chip in the next few weeks. Both fighters came in at the divisional limit of 135 lb. (9 stone, 9 pound), but required some extra effort from Burns (32-2, 9K). The former super featherweight champ is moving up in weight for this fight after struggling to shrink his 5’10” frame down to the 130 lb limit, turning down a trip to the states for what would’ve been an HBO-televised title defense against Adrien Broner. Apparently making 135 lb wasn’t much easier, as he and his team were on the scales moments before the weigh-in, stripping down to his birthday suit to ensure he was on weight. He was on weight for the official checkpoint, although he remained on the scale in a moment of confusion before being instructed to jump off. Katsidis (28-4, 23KO) made weight seemingly with ease, as the visiting Aussie is always in superb condition.

Jeff Thomas Talks Prizefighter, Future, Groves-Smith

Terence Dooley

•Nov 4, 2011

Blackpool’s Jeff Thomas featured in Prizefighter: Light-Middleweights in September, the 30-year-old producing one of the fights of the competition when warring to a majority draw with Kris Agyei-Dua. The decision meant that the scorecard of referee Terry O’Connor decided the bout. Ironically this was the same O’Connor whose terrible 98-92 card at the end of Tyson Fury’s first meeting with John McDermott led the BBBoC to appoint three ringside judges for English title fights.

Adam Booth on Groves vs. Smith: “Styles Make Fights”

John Hargate

•Nov 3, 2011

Current undefeated British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion ‘Saint’ George Groves meets former British boss Paul Smith at Wembley Arena on Guy Fawkes night. His trainer, the ‘Dark Lord’ Adam Booth, spoke to me in the Hayemaker gym - nestled under a railway arch in Vauxhall - to give his insight into how he believes the fight will play out.

Groves: DeGale Rematch Will Only Be on My Terms

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 3, 2011

George Groves has told James DeGale to forget about a rematch - for now.

Paul Smith: I'm The Real Puncher, Not George Groves

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 2, 2011

Liverpool boxer Paul Smith insists George Groves will not have the punching power to frighten him when they meet in London on Saturday night. Smith, 28, challenges Groves, 23, for the British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles at Wembley Arena. Smith hopes that victory on Saturday night will help to set up a rematch with European champion James DeGale and is confident he will get the job done against Groves.

George Groves Talks Smith, DeGale, Anderson Rematch

Terence Dooley

•Nov 2, 2011

George Groves annexed the Commonwealth and British super middleweight titles with a slender win over fierce rival James DeGale at London's O2 Arena on May 21st in a fight that was waged against a backdrop of mutual animosity, long held rivalry and the need to progress up the professional ladder. Groves emerged from the showdown with more than just the belts, 'Saint' had a serene air of confidence going into the bout and seemed to diminish DeGale's faith during twelve rounds of bitty action.