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In a duel between two unbeaten British super-bantamweights, Shabaz Masoud’s discipline saw him silence critics with a skilful 12-round split decision win over the much-fancied Liam Davies during their Birmingham headliner – history repeating itself between local foes dating back to their amateur days. Continue reading “Masoud tames Davies in Birmingham during repeat of their amateur rivalry”
There’s still life in the old boy, as Derek Chisora scored a ninth-round knockdown and edged beyond Joe Joyce in their 10-round headliner from a raucous O2 Arena. Moses Itauma produced another statement showing at heavyweight, after Dennis McCann closed his Ionut Baluta chapter and a new English welterweight champion was crowned elsewhere on a busy undercard. Continue reading “Chisora outlasts Joyce in gruelling ten-round firefight as Garner, McCann win big”
At this week’s introductory press conference for Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Liam Williams set for December 2, I sat down to speak with Queensberry chief Frank Warren. Here’s what he said, reflecting on the Zhang-Joyce 2 undercard last month and some return timelines for boxers in his stable going forward… Continue reading “Frank Warren interview: Updates on Zach Parker, Dennis McCann and Anthony Yarde’s return as 2023 draws to a close”
Dennis McCann vs. Ionut Baluta was compelling viewing for as long as it lasted, before their gripping super-bantamweight clash was halted after McCann’s cut worsened in the ninth round and they went to the judges’ scorecards – majority draw – a contentious outcome to finish a fiery night of fights at York Hall. Continue reading “McCann-Baluta ends in majority draw, after frantic battle is stopped prematurely”
Unbeaten super-bantamweight contender Dennis McCann vowed during Wednesday’s press conference that we’ll see the very best of him before his maiden main event matchup tonight against former European champion Ionut Baluta. The 29-year-old is riding a high after recovering from danger to outwork then-unbeaten prospect Andrew Cain – so will history repeat itself here? Continue reading “Dennis McCann vs. Ionut Baluta: Compelling super-bantamweight battle tops tonight’s York Hall show”
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