[Roe]

Latest title news from the British Boxing Board of Control as of 14th March 2013.

CRUISERWEIGHT

JON LEWIS DICKINSON (Holder) v MIKE STAFFORD

The Stewards decided to approve a request by Promoter Frank Maloney for the above voluntary defence contest, which will take place on Friday, 19th April 2013 at Rainton Meadows, Sunderland. The winner to waive grace and defend when called upon to do so.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

ANTHONY BELLEW (Holder) v BOB AJISAFE

The above contest to be promoted by Eddie Hearn, will take place on Saturday, 25th May 2013 at the O2 Arena, London.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (Vacant)

PAUL SMITH v ANTHONY DODSON

Following the opening of purse bids on Wednesday, 13th March 2013, at the Board's Head Office, the winning bid was submitted by Promoter Frank Warren. The above contest will take place on a date and at a venue as yet to be advised.

MIDDLEWEIGHT

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS (Holder) v MATTHEW HALL

The above contest to be promoted by Frank Warren, will take place on Thursday, 21st March 2013 at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

PRINCE ARRON v NICK BLACKWELL

The Stewards decided to put out the above eliminator contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

WELTERWEIGHT

FRANKIE GAVIN (Holder) v DENTON VASSELL

The Stewards decided to put out the above contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT

DARREN HAMILTON (Holder) v ADIL ANWAR

The Stewards decided to put out the above contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

LIGHTWEIGHT

MARTIN GETHIN (Holder) v TOMMY COYLE

The Stewards decided to approve a request by Promoter Errol Johnson for the above voluntary defence contest, which will take place on Friday, 12th April 2013 at Walsall Town Hall.

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT

GARY BUCKLAND (Holder) v JOHN SIMPSON

Following a request from both parties, the Stewards decided to postpone purse bids for the above contest.

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT

SCOTT QUIGG (Holder)

GAVIN MCDONNELL v PAUL ECONOMIDES

The Stewards decided to approve a request by Promoter Stefy Bull for the above eliminator contest, which will take place on Friday, 19th April 2013 at Doncaster Dome.

BANTAMWEIGHT (Vacant)

MARTIN WARD v LEE HASKINS

The above contest to be promoted by Jamie Sanigar, will take place on Saturday, 27th April 2013 at The City Academy, Bristol Sports Centre.

 

[adamcanavan]

not bad for the froch kessler undercard to get lonsdale outright so soon after chilemba, otherwise i wouldnt approve

 

[Post Box]

Massive step back surely? seems a strange one for me. I can't even remember the first fight, was it that close and deserving of a rematch?

 

[adamcanavan]

Massive step back surely? seems a strange one for me. I can't even remember the first fight, was it that close and deserving of a rematch?

i think there was a knockdown, but as far as i remember it wasnt that close. and like i said, i think this'll get him his lonsdale belt and is a decent keep busy fight imo

 

[JamieC]

Massive step back surely? seems a strange one for me. I can't even remember the first fight, was it that close and deserving of a rematch?

Bellew was put down i think? :think but there's no one else i can think of out there for him now, might as well get this over and done with and keep the lonsdale

 

[Roe]

I'd like it to happen. It would be a bit of a step back but it'd be good for Bellew to get another fight in and what should be a comfortable win.

 

[Vano-irons]

Won't happen IMO. If it does, I wouldn't be too upset. So far we hae Froch / Kessler, Bellew and Groves. We may get Camacho / Clark II as well. Not bad going

 

[GazOC]

Not that good either Vano. Another strong fight would be nice.

 

[Roe]

The following is the latest news from the board regarding the English Championship:

HEAVYWEIGHT (Vacant)

JOHN MCDERMOTT v MATT SKELTON

The above contest to be promoted by Frank Maloney, will take place on Friday, 15th March 2013 at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT

ROCKY FIELDING (Holder) v WAYNE REID

The above contest to be promoted by Eddie Hearn, will take place on Saturday, 30th March 2013 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT (Vacant)

NAVID MANSOURI v NASSER AL HARBI

Following the relinquishment of the Championship by Erick Ochieng, the Stewards decided to put out the above contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

WELTERWEIGHT

LEE PURDY (Holder) v JUNIOR WITTER

The Stewards decided to put out the above contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT

SHANE SINGLETON (Holder) v TYRONE NURSE

The Stewards decided to put out the above contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (Vacant)

GARY SYKES v KEVIN HOOPER

The above contest to be promoted by Carl Greaves, will take place on Friday, 15th March 2013 in Cleethorpes.

FEATHERWEIGHT

JOSH WARRINGTON (Holder) v JAMIE SPEIGHT

The above contest to be promoted by Steve Wood, will take place on Friday, 22nd March 2013 in Leeds. The winner to waive grace and defend when called upon to do so.

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (Vacant)

JAMES DICKENS v JON FERNANDEZ

The above contest to be promoted by Eddie Hearn, will take place on Saturday, 30th March 2013 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.

 

[Roe]

A shame they're putting out a title defence for Shane Singleton already considering the controversy surrounding the fight with Curtis Woodhouse.

Purdy vs Witter is an interesting one. I'd expect a comfortable win for Purdy but I imagine it's a fight that could happen.

 

[Vano-irons]

Not that good either Vano. Another strong fight would be nice.

I think we'll see Groves in some kind of eliminator. I think it's solid to be honest, especially 10 weeks away

 

[GazOC]

I think we'll see Groves in some kind of eliminator. I think it's solid to be honest, especially 10 weeks away

10 weeks? As in you think it could get better or could get worse? It can both ways in boxing and usually goes the latter unfortuneatly.

 

[Vano-irons]

I think there is still plenty of time to get a half decent name for groves. Probably see Purdy out as well, Larry Ek, Martin J Ward.

 

[GazOC]

I think there is still plenty of time to get a half decent name for groves. Probably see Purdy out as well, Larry Ek, Martin J Ward.

Still mate, doesn't look like a very "New Age" PPV promotion to me. Bellew, Groves-half decent and some fighters vs. TBA blowouts.

 

[Roe]

Stop being sceptical Gaz! It'll be in 3D and it'll be new age.

It was never gonna be that good an undercard for obvious reasons. If we get to see Groves in some kind of half-decent fight, as well as a Bellew/Ajisafe type fight and then a few of Eddie and Sauerland's prospects in easier fights I'll be happy enough tbh.

 

[GazOC]

RobP promised me Quigg-Frampton as chief supporthey

 

[Webzcas]

Latest title news from the British Boxing Board of Control as of 14th March 2013.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

ANTHONY BELLEW (Holder) v BOB AJISAFE

The above contest to be promoted by Eddie Hearn, will take place on Saturday, 25th May 2013 at the O2 Arena, London

PRINCE ARRON v NICK BLACKWELL

The Stewards decided to put out the above eliminator contest for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board's Head Office by 12.00noon on Wednesday, 10th April 2013, the contest to take place by the end of June 2013.

A couple stand out for me. Sorry if already been discussed but not read the thread.

Regards Bellew, well all I can say is, isn't this a little bit too close to the Chilemba fight at the end of March? Can see this getting put back if Bellew is in a war with Chilemba. As the Chilemba fight I fear is not going to be a stroll in the park for Bomber. Although I really do hope he comes through unscathed.

As for Nick Blackwell. Really made up for him. I thought as I predicted beforehand that he would give BJS all sorts of problems and he did just that. Indeed, Frank's timekeeper got in on the act in the last round as a result.

But, and this is a big but. Blackwell has the potential to go quite a way in the game, certainly he has shown he is at the top at British level and certainly a Euro title down the road is not out of the question.

However, if he were to face someone like BJS again too soon, I can see him racking up too many losses, which at this stage of his career he doesn't really need, if he is to realise his potential.

*note - Blackwell bias particularly as he lives in the same town as me.

 

[Lunny]

Its a good idea to keep him busy and to get him fighting on that night in particular. Its Pascal-Dawson that night so it makes sense putting him on and getting him talked about. Better than waiting.

 

[Lunny]

Wait...is pascal dawson off agqin? I cqnt even remember anymore...

 

[Noonaldinho]

isn't it Pascal Bute that night :think