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Matt North will be at his 'very best' for toughest fight in his...
Matt North is preparing for his own Mission Impossible.North challenges Martin Kohala for his UBL heavyweight title at Athena on Saturday, March 4, and the 40-year-old knows he is given little chance...
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Floyd Mayweather's visit to Leicester Athena condemned by...
A domestic violence charity has condemned boxer Floyd Mayweather's upcoming tour of England, which includes a date at the Leicester Athena. The 39-year-old American athlete was sentenced to 90 days in...
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Boxer Kieran Pitman is turning professional with the aim of...
Burbage cruiserweight Kieran Pitman is turning professional after getting the boxing bug back.Pitman showed promise as an amateur with Earl Shilton ABC in his teens – winning NACYP honours and gold at...
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'Iron chin' Martin Kohala puts British title on the line against...
Martin Kohala is the heavyweight hard man who says he has never lost a fight.Kohala had a 40-0 amateur record in Estonia – and the 33-year-old from Hinckley has been dominant in the Ultimate Boxing...
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British medals for Leicester Unity boxers Lewis Frazer and Jamil...
Leicester Unity club-mates Lewis Frazer and Jamil Butt both came away with medals from the British University Championships in Stafford.Butt won silver at 56kgs and Frazer stormed to gold at...
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Leon Woodstock wants to be the next big boxing name out of...
Leon Woodstock reckons the next big show in Leicester marks the start of a new era for boxing in the city.Frank Warren has announced he is bringing the BT Sport cameras to Leicester Arena on Saturday,...
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Unanimous verdict for popular winner Callum Blockley on Hinckley...
Callum Blockley was a popular points winner in Hinckley.The 21-year-old southpaw handed Levi Chandler (Bell Green) two counts in the last round of their welterweight contest to seal a unanimous points...
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Ricky Hatton hits out as Leicestershire boxer Reuben Arrowsmith...
Ring legend Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton was left scratching his head after Reuben Arrowsmith was held to a draw in Walsall.Hatton was convinced that, even though Arrowsmith fought with a rib injury for...
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Floyd Mayweather arrives in Leicester billed by Johnny Nelson as...
Johnny Nelson reckons Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jnr will have to wait to be recognised as an all-time great.Nelson is the host when fans get the chance to quiz Mayweather about his career at the Athena...
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Leicestershire fighter Iman Barlow is right on the money in Las...
Multiple world champion Iman Barlow was watched by sporting royalty as she made her Las Vegas fight debut.Floyd Mayweather, one of the most successful boxers of all time, was at the Lion Fight show to...
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Floyd Mayweather in Leicester: Supercars line street as boxer...
Supercars lined a city street as American former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather visited Leicester.Mayweather was at the Athena, in Queen Street, for a meet and greet event as part of his...
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Floyd Mayweather fans flood the internet with snaps of boxing...
Fans took to social media to show off their photos with Floyd Mayweather at an appearance in Leicester last night.The former professional boxer hosted the meet and greet at Athena in Queen Street as...
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Floyd Mayweather: Legend's van set alight in arson attack
Pictures have emerged on social media of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather's entourage van up in flames after an arson attack.The incident happened early on Sunday morning, after the star's appearance at...
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Sam Bowen steps up a level for toughest fight yet against Juan...
Sam 'Bullet' Bowen faces the toughest test of his ring career when he steps up to championship level in Nottingham on Saturday.The super-featherweight powerhouse from Ibstock has been matched with Juan...
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Young boxing champion Ellis Hopkins is now hoping for Great...
Ellis Hopkins is hoping boxing bosses hand her an international call-up after becoming Leicester's latest boxing champion.The 16-year-old captured the English Youth title at 64kg in Rotherham with...
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Leicester Arena to host world title fight on biggest boxing show...
Hall-of-Fame promoter Frank Warren has announced there will be world championship boxing on his show at the Leicester Arena next month.The show on Saturday, April 22, features city fighters Jahmaine...
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Leicester's Paige Murney boxes for England against Sweden
Paige Murney boxes for England in Basingstoke on Friday night.Murney has been picked to box against Sweden and, for the 22-year-old, it will be her first bout of the year.Murney is warming up for the...
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Boxing's big 'Secret' is ready to be revealed in Leicester
Boxing coach Ajmal 'Hudge' Butt says a secret will be revealed in Leicester next month.Hall-of-Fame promoter Frank Warren has confirmed CJ Challenger will fight on his show at the Leicester Arena on...
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Quickfire Sam 'Bullet' Bowen shoots down Juan Luis Gonzalez to...
Ibstock super-featherweight Sam 'Bullet' Bowen has a new Spanish fan club after his latest demolition job in Nottingham.The 24-year-old took the step up to championship level in his stride at Harvey...
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Paige Murney boosts bid to be England's No.1 with win over...
Paige Murney was a winner for England in Basingstoke.Murney outpointed Lina Shoghagel in an England-Sweden match and, according to Leicester Unity coach Ajmal 'Hudge' Butt, it will prove to be "a...
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