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Boxing See all
Bassi battles through to land London Junior ABA crown
Clayhall boxer books place in national quarter-finals
Former world champion says Michael Norgrove death highlights the dangers of boxing
A former world champion who runs a boxing academy in Redbridge has said the death of fighter Michael Norgrove highlights the dangers of the sport.
East London boxing club pays tribute to Woodford Green fighter Michael Norgrover after death
An East London boxing club has paid tribute to Woodford Green fighter Michael Norgrove, who died on Saturday after earlier collapsing during his sixth professional contest.
Tributes paid to Woodford Green boxer Michael Norgrove who died after fight
Tributes have been paid to a “powerful” boxer from Woodford Green who died nine days after developing a blood clot on his brain during his sixth professional fight.
Brilliant Barker feels he’s ready for a tilt at a world title
Darren Barker is convinced he is world title-bound after stopping Italian Simone Rotolo in four rounds on the Matchroom show at Wembley on Saturday night.
Barker has domestic score to settle before a world title bid
Talented middleweight Darren Barker has set his sights on another world title bid in 2013, but to reach that target may first settle a domestic dispute against former Repton club colleague Andy Lee.
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Barker blasts back with impressive quick-fire victory
Darren Barker blasted back after a 14-month absence from action, slamming an impressive four-round win over Welsh rival Kerry Hope at Olympia on Saturday night – and then targeted a 2013 world title bid.
A special night for Mik at Fairbairn dinner show
It was quite a night for brothers Hussain and Hassan Abbas when they both scored stoppage victories on the Fairbairn dinner show at the Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell, on Friday night.
Boxing rivals fighting to set up a showdown
Undefeated local cruiserweights Tony Conquest and Wadi Camacho are both looking forward to December dates, aiming for the victories that could set them up for a showdown duel next year.
Zaman so close to ending impressive Goodhall’s unbeaten run
Fairbairn bantamweight Jan Zaman featured in one of the outstanding finals of the London ABA Novices championships at Grove Park on Sunday, but lost the points decision, writes Len Whaley.
Camacho maintains unbeaten run with second-round win
Ilford’s Wadi Camacho makes it win number five with victory over Andy Ingram
Conquest confident ahead of European title fight
Tony Conquest is preparing to take on Ian Tims at York Hall for the WBO European Cruiserweight belt
Camacho is eager to cruise through his division
Cruiserweight Wadi Camacho has recorded four straight wins in his pro career and looks for number five on the Matchroom promotion at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night.
Boxing Club mourns death
Barking Boxing Club are saddened to hear about the death of top official Ted Bowden
Injury nightmare for Barker forces him to pull out of clash with Martinez
But stablemate Purdy gets his big chance
Unbeaten Tony Conquest set for Irish test
Tony Conquest set to do battle against Dubliner Ian Sims for vacant WBO European Cruiserweight championship at York on September 7
Mitchell puts friendship aside as prepares for world title fight with Burns
Mitchell set to go head-to-head with former sparring partner.
London 2012: Entertainer Adams hoping she can win gold
Haringey boxer seals historic final place in style
Martin Ward ready for pro-debut after Olympic snub
Ward looking to rise up the pro-ranks after being surprise absentee from Team GB boxing team.
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