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Lamont Peterson could have killed me, says Amir Khan

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:46:01 -0000

Amir Khan has branded Lamont Peterson’s use of synthetic testosterone ‘a crime’, claiming the American ‘could have killed me’ when the pair fought.

Amir Khan eyes Reebok winter brawl!

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:19:50 -0000

Amir Khan wants to end the year with a sell-out clash at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium.

Amir Khan out to show he is world’s best

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:44:30 -0000

Amir Khan will return to the ring in July in the fight he hopes will prove he’s the No.1 light-welterweight on the planet.

Scott Quigg’s warning to former Euro champ Rendall Munroe

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:07:36 -0000

Rendall Munroe may have quit his day job as a binman – but Scott Quigg is aiming to dump the former European champion’s world title ambitions in the trash.

Bookies right to install underdog Scott Quigg as favourite in title shot

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21:48 -0000

Scott Quigg insists he is the underdog in his WBA interim super-bantamweight title clash with Rendall Munroe – but he still says he will prove bookies’ predictions right.

Joe Gallagher column: Like it or not, Haye-Chisora is a huge fight

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:46:47 -0000

Whatever your thoughts on the rights or wrongs of it – David Haye’s clash with Dereck Chisora is set to be one of the biggest in British boxing history.

All in the name as hopefuls eye glory

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:11:23 -0000

One young hopeful with a legendary boxing name and another with a famous fighting relative go gunning for their own shots at glory this weekend.

Amir Khan is shocked as Lamont Peterson fight is cancelled

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:39:38 -0000

Amir Khan has spoken of his hurt and disappointment following the cancellation of his world light-welterweight title rematch against Lamont Peterson and says the American champion's failed drugs test proves he was "a cheat".

Amir Khan fans wait nervously after Lamont Peterson fails drug test

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:35:00 -0000

Up to 4,000 Amir Khan fans were waiting anxiously for news from America last night after the Bolton boxer’s May 19 world light-welterweight title rematch against Lamont Peterson looked in serious doubt.

Date set for David Haye and Dereck Chisora clash

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:51:23 -0000

David Haye vowed to inflict a "slow, concussive beating" on Dereck Chisora after their controversial all-British grudge match was confirmed.

Amir Khan's clash with Lamont Peterson in doubt

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:11:53 -0000

Amir Khan's rematch with Lamont Peterson is in doubt after the American tested positive for a banned substance.

Ricky Hatton: We’re bowing out with a bang

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:01:27 -0000

Ricky Hatton reckons his final Sky show could be his greatest when Scott Quigg and Rendall Munroe battle for the WBA interim super-bantamweight title.

North West fighters go for ABA glory

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:46:05 -0000

Eight north west boxers go gunning for glory at the national semi-finals of the Junior ABA Championships on Saturday.

Matthew Hall: I should have won - even Suggs said so

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:12:29 -0000

Matthew Hall has revealed how not even the endorsement of Suggs could soften the blow of missing out on a British title shot.

Jimmy Kelly is out to fight to the top

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:03:51 -0000

Hungry young gun Jimmy Kelly Jnr has had a taste of succcess – and wants another helping.

Middleton star Matthew Hall’s Lonsdale dream is banished by Sam Webb

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:30 -0000

Matthew Hall’s hopes of a British title shot came to an end after a split decision defeat to Sam Webb at the Royal Albert Hall.

Fight ace Matthew Hall tells the M.E.N. of his hopes for a double coronation

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:55:29 -0000

Matthew Hall plans to take care of his own title bid before cheering on his beloved United in theirs.

Forward thinking Jimmy Kelly is eager to be a real big hitter

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:22:11 -0000

Level-headed Jimmy Kelly has put Olympic disappointment behind him to go in search of the second win of his fledgling professional career.

Matthew Hall tells the M.E.N. his new diet has made him hungry to succeed again

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:49 -0000

Matthew Hall has revealed how a mystery allergy prompted him to quit the ring.

Anthony Crolla demands the chance to win belt back

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:29:50 -0000

Anthony Crolla will try to tempt Derry Matthews into a big-money British title rematch in Liverpool.

It’s a dirty job but Anthony Crolla is out to polish off his rivals

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:12:46 -0000

Don't expect to see Anthony Crolla getting involved in Dereck Chisora or David Haye-style antics.

New Moston’s Anthony Crolla tells the M.E.N. of his dream to win the Lonsdale belt outright

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:53:59 -0000

Anthony Crolla wants a British title to keep on his mantelpiece for good before going in search of world glory.

Macclesfield fighter Peter Bebbington is a tip for the top

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:43:05 -0000

Macclesfield fighter Peter Bebbington has been tipped for the top – despite suffering disappointment at the National ABA Finals in London.

Handyman Tyson Fury targets Euro crown after defeating Martin Rogan

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:45:49 -0000

Ambidextrous Tyson Fury will go in search of the European title after completing a clean sweep of domestic honours.

Joe Gallagher column: Tyson Fury’s back - prepare to be thrilled

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:28:59 -0000

We've seen the good, the bad and the ugly of Tyson Fury over the past 12 months – but whichever Tyson turns up, it’s compulsive viewing.

Anthony Crolla denies he is not focused on Derry Matthews fight

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:11:19 -0000

Anthony Crolla insists he would never dismiss British title rival Derry Matthews as merely a ‘stepping stone’.

Video: Joe Gallagher column: Insight information

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:53:59 -0000

My gym has become the subject of a documentary. It's just a 12-minute film available online - but I hope it gives a valuable insight into what it is to become a professional prize fighter.

Macclesfield ABA duo Liam Hanrahan and Peter Bebbington are semi conscious!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:09:06 -0000

Two Macclesfield fighters are targeting national title after success at the Senior Elite ABA quarter-finals.

It’s a Royal appointment for Middleton fighter Matthew Hall as his title dream gets back on track

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:09:06 -0000

Matthew Hall’s British title dream is back on by Royal appointment.

Amateur boxers go gunning as the ABAs loom large

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:43:33 -0000

The region’s top amateur boxers go gunning for glory at junior and senior level this weekend.

Matthew Macklin fails in bid for title

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:58:59 -0000

Sergio Martinez beat Britain’s Matthew Macklin by a technical knockout at Madison Square Garden to remain the world middleweight champion.

Kell Brook targets Amir Khan after easy Matthew Hatton win

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:43 -0000

Kell Brook wants to ‘smash’ Amir Khan’s hopes of pound-for-pound glory after killing off Matthew Hatton’s world title dreams.

Matthew Hatton loses to Kell Brook

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:32:13 -0000

Matthew Hatton lost against classy British welterweight rival Kell Brook in Sheffield.

I'm the daddy! New father Matthew Hatton fires Kell Brook warning

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:13:18 -0000

Matthew Hatton reaches his half-century tonight – and he plans to celebrate by hitting Kell Brook for six.

Kell Brook delivers a Matthew Hatton warning

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:22:38 -0000

Kell Brook has told Matthew Hatton to forget his dreams of following in brother Ricky’s footsteps.

Matthew Hatton out to be a blooming marvel

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:30:49 -0000

Matthew Hatton is desperate to win his War of the Roses before taking on the world.

Amir Khan keeps his eyes on the prize of Lamont Peterson revenge

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:21:14 -0000

Amir Khan will cut out the ‘F’ word until he has exacted revenge on Lamont Peterson.

Anthony Crolla is ready to take on Marco Antonio Barrera for real

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:13:33 -0000

Anthony Crolla shared the ring with a genuine legend last week – and just as I expected, he looked right at home.

Amir Khan sets out battle plan for Lamont Peterson re-match

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:38:23 -0000

Amir Khan has promised not to make the same mistakes he made first time around when he faces Lamont Peterson in a rematch on May 19.

I'm the daddy! Matthew Hatton fires warning to Kell Brook

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:57:41 -0000

Matthew Hatton has promised to show Kell Brook who’s the daddy – and repair boxing’s tarnished reputation.

Matthew Hatton quietly confident ahead of Kell Brook clash

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:43:53 -0000

Mancunian boxer Matthew Hatton is preparing for the 50th bout of his professional career feeling he still has his best years in the ring ahead of him. The 30-year-old welterweight reaches the landmark a week on Saturday when he takes on Kell Brook at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield.

Steve Foster Jr targets British title shot

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:56:54 -0000

Steve Foster Jr is targeting a British title shot against Gary Buckland or Paul Truscott this summer.

Tyson Fury’s cousin out to banish his Olympic Games heartbreak

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:55:42 -0000

Amateur champion Hosea Burton makes his professional debut tomorrow after finally giving up on his Olympic dream.

Dereck Chisora released by Munich police

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:04:08 -0000

Dereck Chisora was arrested and released by Munich Police following his amazing press conference brawl with David Haye.

Watch: Dereck Chisora and David Haye brawl in Munich

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:37:35 -0000

Dereck Chisora could face a life ban from boxing following his shocking post-fight brawl with heavyweight rival David Haye in Munich on Saturday night.

Dereck Chisora speaks to police about post-fight brawl after World title defeat

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:46:55 -0000

German Police were this morning interviewing Dereck Chisora as a part of an official investigation into the events of last night's post-fight press conference brawl with David Haye.