British boxers threaten to deliver knockout punch to

Monday 4th August 2008

Fulfil your promises, or we turn professional - that was the ultimatum from Britain's Olympic boxing squad to the Amateur Boxing Association yesterday, writes Doug Gillon.

Gavin confident he will make the weight

12:01am Wednesday 30th July 2008

Frankie Gavin insists his much-publicised struggle to boil down to the 60kg lightweight limit will not affect his chances of adding Olympic gold to the world title he already owns.

McIntyre claims ‘career is in dark’ after BBBC decide to reject appeal over title

12:29am Friday 13th June 2008

The British Boxing Board of Control have, as expected, upheld their decision to strip Kevin McIntyre of his ­British welterweight title and reaffirmed that Kell Brook and Barrie Jones will contest the vacant crown tomorrow night.

McIntyre takes a swing at officials

12:57am Wednesday 11th June 2008

KEVIN McINTYRE, the former British welterweight champion from Paisley, has accused the British Boxing Board of Control of playing politics following a decision to strip him of the title.

McIntyre to appeal after BBBC strip Paisley fighter of Lonsdale belt

12:03am Saturday 7th June 2008

The British Boxing Board of Control yesterday stripped Kevin McIntyre, the Paisley welterweight, of his Lonsdale belt after refusing to grant the 30-year-old champion a medical extension.

Haye lays into the ‘fat slobs’ of boxing

12:16am Wednesday 28th May 2008

DUNCAN BECH David Haye will launch his assault on the heavyweights this year after branding the division a "disgrace" populated by "fat slobs".

Hatton eager to emulate the promotion style of De La Hoya

12:12am Wednesday 28th May 2008

PHIL BARNETT Ricky Hatton is already laying the foundations for a career outside the ring, but intends to remain working within the sport because "me without boxing would be like fish and chips without salt and vinegar".

Appleby confident of victory over Simpson

12:10am Wednesday 28th May 2008

John Simpson, the British featherweight champion from Greenock, is vastly more experienced than Paul Appleby, the 20-year-old challenger from South Queensferry who will attempt to take possession

Hatton savours his amazing pulling power

12:19am Friday 23rd May 2008

Ricky Hatton is intent on doubling the 55,000 sell-out crowd that will roar him on against Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday night as he seeks recognition as the most popular fighter in boxing history.

Harrison set to fight on despite ban extension

12:53am Thursday 15th May 2008

Scott Harrison is considering an appeal against the continued suspension which threatens to end his career. The former world featherweight champion failed in his plea to the British Boxing Board of Control to have his licence reinstated at a hearing in Cardiff on Tuesday.

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