Archive for February, 2005

Scott Harrison In Talks To Fight Michael Brodie

Monday, February 28th, 2005

Michael Brodie’s manager, Jack Trickett, has said that he is in talks with Frank Maloney for the Manchester boxer to fight Scott Harrison for his WBO Featherweight title.

“There have been offers before but this is the first time talks have been serious,” Trickett told Secondsout.com. “This isn’t about money, this is about Michael’s way back […]

Andrew Ferrans Stops Chinnock In Six

Sunday, February 27th, 2005

Andrew Ferrans further underlined the strength in depth of the Scottish Super Featherweight scene less than 24 hours after Ricky Burns’ sensational win over Graham Earl.

The 24 year old from New Cumnock was in Burton On Trent last night to face local favourite, Steve Chinnock, for the British Masters Super Featherweight title.

Both boxers had […]

Wins For McClung, McIlroy And Robb At Irvine Charity Show

Saturday, February 26th, 2005

Irvine’s Volunteer Room’s played host to an exciting three fight card last night that showcased three of the local area’s brightest boxing talents. On a card promoted by Tommy Gilmour, all three of the home corner lads went home with victories, much to the delight of a packed crowd.

Billy McClung, from just down the road […]

Ricky Burns Beats British Lightweight Champion At Wembley

Saturday, February 26th, 2005

Ricky Burns stepped up a weight at less than a week’s notice and scored a sensational points win against unbeaten British Lightweight Champion, Graham Earl, at the Wembley Conference Centre last night .

Burns has now won ten in a row as a professional, but Earl’s name on his record makes for a fantastic start to […]

Andrew Ferrans Returns To The Ring Tonight

Saturday, February 26th, 2005

Andrew Ferrans is in action tonight at the Leisure Centre in Burton, Staffordshire, against local lad Steve Chinnock.

It will be Ferrans’ first fight since losing to Carl Johanneson in May of lñast year, but Chinnock has also been out of action since last February when an accidental clash of heads prematurely ended his bid to […]

Board Of Control Put Docherty - Arthur Clash Out To Purse Offers Again

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

The much anticipated British Super Featherweight title fight between Craig Docherty and Alex Arthur is up in the air following an emergency committee meeting of the British Boxing Board of Control today.

Promoter Barry Hearn had asked to move the date of the above contest from the 18th of March to the 9th of April 2005, […]

Kevin McIntyre’s Title Eliminator Versus Vanzie Cancelled

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Kevin McIntyre’s proposed British Light Welterweight title eliminator against Bobby Vanzie has been cancelled following the Bradford boxer’s retirement.

Robbie Peden’s IBF Success Opens Up Super Featherweight Division

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Congratulations to Robbie Peden, the new IBF Super Featherweight Champion.

Peden stopped America’s Nate Campbell at the end of the eight round of their title fight in Melbourne, Australia.

Although Australian by birth, Robbie’s father Brian was born in Scotland and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s best boxing coaches. He guided Robbie to two Olympics […]

Jamie McIlroy To Make Pro Debut In Irvine

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Irvine Rotary Club will be staging their annual charity boxing show at the Volunteer Rooms in Irvine tomorrow night, with three professional bouts on the card.

Headlining is Billy McClung from nearby Kilmarnock who faces Rumania’s Czaba Andras over six rounds at Cruiserweight. Billy has been out of the ring since being stopped by Shane White […]

Kilsyth Golden Gloves ABC Opens For Business On Monday

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

A new boxing club will be opening in Kilsyth on the 28th of February.

The Kilsyth Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Club can be found at the Burngreen Hall in the town with training 6pm to 9pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Coaches and staff will be Francie Connor, Gerry Donnachie, Joe McCluskey, Ian Holmes, Trevor Johnstone, Frank […]

Ricky Hoping For Late Burns Night Celebration At Wembley

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005

Ricky Burns will face British Lightweight Champion, Graham Earl, at Wembley Conference Centre on Friday night.

The 21 year old from Coatbridge has taken the fight at 48 hours notice and is seen as a warm up opponent for Earl in what is a eight round non-title fight ahead of the champion’s forthcoming defence against Kevin […]

Tommy Cannon Loses On Points In Peterborough

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005

Tommy Cannon lost only his second fight in his last ten starts at the Moat House, Peterborough, on Monday night.

Up against the 19 year old Cello Renda, Cannon settled quickly, arguably taking the first round, but two big left hooks at the start of the second saw the big hitting Peterborough youngster warm to the […]

Mike Reid Steals Show At St Andrew’s Club With Points Win

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005

The St. Andrew’s Sporting Club played host to yet another hugely successful dinner show last night that gave wins to four Scottish professionals.

Club owner, Tommy Gilmour, once again put together an event that was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended, and Mr Gilmour himself must have been pleased after all four home corner fighters […]

Tommy Cannon Heads South To Face Cello Renda

Saturday, February 19th, 2005

Tommy Cannon is heading over the border to top the bill at a boxing dinner show at the Peterborough Moat House Hotel on Monday the 21st of February.

Last time out, Tommy beat Peterborough’s Karl Wheeler over six rounds at the Glasgow Marriott and has only lost one in his last nine. This time he’s up […]

Docherty v Arthur Clash In Doubt Over Dates Dispute

Thursday, February 17th, 2005

It looks like it is going to be one of those years for Scottish boxing.

We’ve already seen Steve Foster Jr pull out of a mouth watering British title eliminator against John Simpson to fight for the WBU Featherweight crown. Charlie Shepherd never crossed the border to test Gary Young. And lack of money on the […]

West Of Scotland Select Squad Announced For Greenock

Wednesday, February 16th, 2005

Greenock ABC have put together a very strong squad of amateur boxers to represent the West Of Scotland when they entertain a London Select at Greenock Town Hall on Friday the 25th of February.

14 bouts have been arranged, including three all Scotland bouts to start the evening’s proceedings.

Gary McCafferty (Greenock) v Conor McGregor (Springside)
Andrew McKim […]

Ian Millarvie Back In Action

Tuesday, February 15th, 2005

Just three weeks after his successful professional debut, Hamilton heavyweight Ian Millarvie will be back in the ring on Monday night at the St Andrew’s Sporting Club in Glasgow.

Following his fourth round stoppage of Mal Rice on Burn’s Night, 23 year old Millarvie will face 30 fight veteran Luke Simpkin from Swadlincote.

Millarvie’s manager and […]

Murphy And McIntyre Nominated For British Title Eliminators

Tuesday, February 15th, 2005

Lawrence Murphy has been nominated to fight in a British title eliminator against Wayne Elcock, the Birmingham boxer he sensationally KOd in one round to take the WBU Middleweight title in November 2003.

The rematch is likely to prove nowhere near as simple however for the Bellshill boxer. Murphy lost the belt in early 2004 to […]

Alex Arthur v Craig Docherty Ticket Information

Monday, February 14th, 2005

“We’re going to have a sensational night. It’s going to be the creme de la creme of boxing and everyone will want to be there.”

So said Tommy Gilmour at today’s press conference to confirm the date of the British Featherweight title fight between Edinburgh’s Alex Arthur and Glasgow’s Craig Docherty.

It’s a fight no Scottish boxing […]

Docherty v Arthur Now 9th Of April

Monday, February 14th, 2005

The much anticipated clash between Craig Docherty and Alex Arthur for the vacant British Super Featherweight title at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, has been moved to Saturday the 9th of April.