Boxing: Sileby's Richard Twist gets decision
Sileby Academy senior Richard Twist scored a good win at Merridale ABC against the host club's Jonty Carager.Twist pressed forward from the off, scoring to the body and head.Carager, a tall, rangy...
View ArticleBoxing: Leicester Railwaymen duo are out to prove a point
Two boxers from the Leicester Railwaymen's ABC have scores to settle when their club hosts the action at East Park Road tomorrow night (8.0).George Tanerhill and Harsh Panchall went close last time out...
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Boxing: Sam Bowen Bullet beats Jamie Quinn to stretch unbeaten...
Ibstock lightweight Sam 'Bullet' Bowen extended his unbeaten record with a points win in Coventry.In his fourth professional fight, Bowen stepped up to six-round level and dropped Jamie Quinn, winning...
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Boxing: Louis Norman ready to be at his best against Craig...
Shepshed flyweight Louis '2 Sweet' Norman said he is going to enjoy his fight in Whitwick this weekend.Norman is matched with Craig Derbyshire over six rounds at Hermitage Leisure Centre...
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Boxing: 'New Muhammad Ali' Marc Ketnor puts on a show in Whitwick
Leicestershire fight fans saw wins in Whitwick for Louis '2 Sweet' Norman, Leon Woodstock – and the new Muhammad Ali!Huncote middleweight Marc Ketnor marked his return after a 19-month lay-off with a...
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Amateur boxing: John Riley scores a points win for Leicester...
John Riley picked up a solid win for the host club on Leicester Railwaymen's ABC show at East Park Road.Riley outpointed Martin Collins from the Royal Oak club in Derby over three rounds as he worked...
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Boxing: Sheldon Purdy on Leicester bill after 'make-or-break' win
Leicester flyweight Sheldon Purdy is heading home for his next fight after making a winning return in London.His points win over Bulgaria's Georgi Georgiev in Mayfair has secured the 29-year-old from...
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Boxing: Josh Quailey pipped to English title after close...
Melton super-heavyweight Josh Quailey went so close to capturing the English title in Cotgrave.The 28-year-old lost a desperately close split-points decision to Jeami Tshiveka (White Hart Lane).Both...
View ArticleBoxing: Tribute show is a sell-out
This weekend's boxing show at Leicester Railwaymen's WMC is a sell-out.Sunday's show is a tribute to Dave 'Sticky' Pratt, the club's founder member, who died just before Christmas.All profits from the...
View ArticleBoxing: Reuben Arrowsmith fights Chris Jenkinson in Walsall
Market Harborough light-middleweight Reuben Arrowsmith looks to make it four wins out of four tonight.The 19-year-old is matched with Chris Jenkinson over four rounds at Walsall Town Hall.Jenkinson is...
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Boxing NEWS: King Power date is so important for Jahmaine Smyle
Jahmaine Smyle warms up for the biggest fight of his ring career in Leicester next month.The 29-year-old is set to be matched on the show at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, March 6.He then defends...
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View ArticleBoxing NEWS: Sam 'Bullet' Bowen puts on a devastating show of...
Ibstock light-welterweight Sam 'Bullet' Bowen surprised his own manager with a devastating power show in Bedworth.Carl Greaves expected Marcos Soria to give Bowen a good test over six rounds, but...
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Boxing: Perfect tribute from young 'Sticky' and Co at Leicester...
George 'Sticky' Pratt got the win he wanted on an emotional show at Leicester Railwaymen's WMC.The show was a tribute to his father and the club's founder Dave 'Sticky' Pratt, who died suddenly before...
View ArticleBoxing: Brad Bethell 'can reach ABA Championship final'
Braunstone Golden Gloves coaches are backing Brad Bethell to reach the final of the Junior ABA championship.Bethell reached the quarter-finals at 57kgs with a points win over TJ Harty (Kettering School...
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Boxing: Leon Woodstock aims to shine against Joe Beeden in...
Leicester super-featherweight Leon Woodstock shares the stage with one of the best fighters in the world next week.The 22-year-old from Beaumont Leys looks to make it six wins out of six in Liverpool a...
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Boxing: Ricky Hatton says Reuben Arrowsmith is ready to step up a...
Market Harborough teenager Reuben Arrowsmith has convinced Ricky Hatton he is ready to take the next step in his promising ring career.Hatton rated Arrowsmith's points win over Sam Wall at Walsall Town...
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Boxing: Leon Woodstock catches the eye with win over Ibrar Riyaz...
Leicester super-featherweight Leon Woodstock extended his unbeaten record in Liverpool – and put a smile on promoter Frank Warren's face.Woodstock repeated a four-round points win over Reading's Ibrar...
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Boxing: Exciting bill for Leicester Unity's sixth anniversary...
Leicester Unity mark their sixth anniversary with a show at Club Republic nightclub in the city centre on Sunday.Ajmal 'Hudge' Butt set up the club on the Beaumont Leys estate and has consistently...
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Boxing: Matt North fights Martin Waplington on Ultimate League...
Wigston heavyweight Matt North has the toughest fight of his ring career in Leicester this weekend.North has blasted out his last two opponents inside a round apiece, and that has convinced Ultimate...
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