Boxing: Shane Shield extends perfect record
Shane Shield extended his unbeaten record in the fight of the night on Braunstone Golden Gloves' show at New Parks WMC.His middleweight rematch with Sam Hartley (Ludlow) gave all the entertainment...
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Paige Murney has been picked for England.The 20-year-old from Leicester Unity ABC represents her country at next weekend's Three Nations championship in Rotherham.England, Scotland and Wales are...
View ArticleBoxing: Quailey bids for place at the top
Josh Quailey gets the chance this weekend to cement his place among the country's top super-heavyweights in Nottingham.The 28 year-old from Melton is matched with Natty Ngwenga (The Army) tomorrow...
View ArticleBoxing: Leicester lightweight Ryan Bennett extends unbeaten...
Leicester lightweight Ryan Bennett extended his unbeaten record to four fights with a career-best win in Grantham.Chris Adaway was a former amateur star from Plymouth who had ended an unbeaten record...
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Paul Jones' sporting blog: Why it is vital that Leicestershire...
Leicestershire have become an easy target for criticism given their lack of County Championship success of late and their modest financial backing.Credit where it is due, though, and even if the...
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Amateur super heavyweight boxer Joshua Quailey attacked uncle...
Amateur boxer Joshua Quailey was spared being sent to jail, following a late night drunken attack upon his uncle.The judge suspended the prison sentence, after an appeal for clemency from the victim,...
View ArticleBoxing: Sileby duo on top form
Callum Heagney and Lucien Oshungebure scored impressive wins for Sileby Boxing Academy at Hucknall.Schoolboy Heagney beat the host club's Liam Quinn on a split decision.He boxed well from behind a...
View ArticleBoxing: Billy Smith through to National Schoolboy final
Earl Shilton ABC's Billy Smith is through to this weekend's National Schoolboy final in Sheffield after extending his 100 per cent record in Evesham.The 12-year-old, from Coalville, dismantled Kirk...
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Boxing: Silver medals for Josh Quailey and Paige Murney at Three...
Josh Quailey and Paige Murney came back from the Three Nations championship in Rotherham with silver medals.Quailey was beaten in the super-heavyweight final by Frazer Clarke and, in the women's...
View ArticleBoxing: Sam Bowen 'is the best prospect I've signed'
The way Sam 'The Bullet' Bowen fights makes his manager glad he has hung up his gloves.Carl Greaves twice challenged for British honours in his ring career before making the switch to management.He...
View ArticleBoxing: Schools title win for Billy Smith
Earl Shilton ABC coach Craig Perkins described Billy Smith as "a special talent" after watching him win the National Schools title in Sheffield.The 12-year-old from Coalville was a points winner over...
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Boxing: Leon Woodstock set for big TV debut
Leon 'Wonder Boy' Woodstock promises excitement when he launches his professional career in front of the TV cameras next week.Queensberry Promotions have announced that the 21-year-old from Beaumont...
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Paul Jones' Blog: Leicestershire have what it takes; Grace Garner...
There will be no civic reception, no open top bus parade for Leicestershire's long-awaited County Championship win as they overcame Essex at Chelmsford on Wednesday afternoon.The feeling around the...
View ArticleBoxing: Gold at Hull Box Cup for rising star Billy Smith
Earl Shilton ABC's rising star Billy Smith struck gold at the Hull Box Cup after beating Ireland's No.1 in the final.Seven days after winning National Schools honours, the 12-year-old from Coalville...
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Boxing: Louis Norman sends out warning to his rivals
Louis '2 Sweet' Norman plans to send out a message to his ring rivals next week.His rematch with Brett Fidoe, in Derby, a week today gives the English flyweight champion a chance to improve on a...
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Boxing: 'Wonderboy' Leon Woodstock dazzles in KO win in 38...
As he promised, Leon "Wonderboy" Woodstock made an explosive start to his professional career in London.The 21-year-old, from Beaumont Leys, raced to a 38-second win over Reece Smith at the York Hall...
View ArticleBoxing: Kyle Haywood strikes gold with Haringey Box Cup win at...
Earl Shilton ABC middleweight Kyle Haywood struck gold at the Haringey Box Cup at Alexandra Palace.In the last eight, Haywood dished out what coach Craig Perkins called "a masterclass" to unanimously...
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Boxing: Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton to train Market Harborough's...
Ring legend Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton reckons Reuben Arrowsmith can put Market Harborough back on the boxing map.Hatton will train and promote light-middleweight Arrowsmith in his professional career...
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Boxing: Paige Murney in England squad
Paige Murney has been named in the England Boxing Elite women's squad.The squad has been selected after a series of training camps and the 20-year-old from Leicester Unity ABC has been chosen at...
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Boxing: Sweet moment of magic as Louis Norman hammers out message
Louis "2 Sweet" Norman sent out a message to his next title challenger by producing a moment of magic in front of the TV cameras.The 21-year-old, from Shepshed, revealed after beating Brett Fidoe at...
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