Ricky Hatton celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday with a gruelling training session and a defiant declaration that he was right to sack Billy Graham and join forces with Floyd Mayweather Snr.
Kenny Anderson, the Commonwealth Games light-heavyweight gold medallist from Edinburgh, has revealed that he was forced to seek a showdown with promoter Frank Warren after having feared that his career was in danger of grinding to a halt.
Paisley welterweight Kevin McIntyre's prospects of regaining the British title have been enhanced by the revelation that he is likely to enjoy home advantage when he faces champion Kell Brook.
Paul Appleby, the 21-year-old British featherweight champion from South Queensferry, followed in the footsteps of a distinguished line of Scots boxers yesterday when he was named Young Fighter of the Year.
Michael Gomez, who has upset Scottish hopes on three occasions, wants to strike another blow against the sport north of the border after having thrown down the gauntlet to Ricky Burns.
Kenny Anderson's burgeoning reputation as a big-hitter following six straight stoppages as a professional appears to be having a detrimental affect on his efforts to advance his career, writes Jim Black.
Tommy Gilmour insisted yesterday that Scottish boxing is on a high in spite of Alex Arthur failing in his attempt to retain his world super-featherweight title against Nicky Cook last weekend, writes Jim Black.
Willie Limond will face a new opponent on his American debut after boxing politics placed Dmitriy Salita on standby for a shot at the WBA light-welterweight title against Andreas Kotelnik, writes Darryl Broadfoot.
Alex Arthur, the WBO super-featherweight champion, will be over the moon if he defeats Nicky Cook to retain the title that was bestowed on him by dint of former holder Joan Guzman's refusal to defend against his Edinburgh rival.
Joe Calzaghe still expects to retire if he beats Roy Jones in November but has left the door open by admitting: "I'll never forgive myself if I lose my last fight".
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