Chris Bennett achieving dream in debut
When Newcastle’s Chris Bennett steps in the ring on April 19 he will be achieving a childhood dream of becoming a professional boxer. Following in the footsteps of his father (of the same name) Bennett...
View ArticleDanny ‘Boy’ Hughes delighted to be back
Sunderland heavyweight Danny ‘Boy’ Hughes has said he is delighted to be returning to action after over 18 months out of the ring. Hughes will be hoping he returns with a bang next week as the big man...
View ArticleElite ABAE championship final preview
April 20 – mark the date on your calendars. Why? Because a week today the nation’s top boxing amateur talents descend on the region for the Elite ABAE finals. Formally known as the Senior ABAE...
View ArticleJon-Lewis Dickinson ready for Stafford defence
Birtley’s cruiserweight British champion Jon-Lewis Dickinson has said he is fully prepared to defend his title against Mike Stafford. Tonight (April 19) Dickinson makes the second defence of his...
View ArticleABAE Elite National finals results
Sunderland made history on Saturday by hosting the prestigious ABAE Elite Championship finals for the first time in the competitions 100-plus years history. The Rainton Meadows Arena was packed to...
View ArticleDanny ‘Boy’ Hughes reflects on his comeback and future
On April 19 Sunderland heavyweight prospect Danny ‘Boy’ Hughes returned after over 18 months out of the ring during the co-promoted show from Phil Jeffries and Frank Maloney. Hughes won on points 40-36...
View ArticleTTW Junior Champions in Quarter Finals
Over two weekends in April the Tyne Tees and Wear (TTW) regional junior ABAE champions were crowned. Now this weekend over the course of today and tomorrow, the boxers who progressed are taking part in...
View ArticlePhil Jeffries heads south to Scarborough
Sunderland promoter Phil Jeffries crosses into North Yorkshire tonight – more precisely the seaside resort of Scarborough – as he hosts another night of professional boxing at The Spa. In a couple of...
View ArticleIntroducing ABAE Elite Champion Josh Kelly
Three weeks ago to the day Houghton and District ABC’s Josh Kelly made history by becoming the first ever Sunderland boxer to win the ABAE Elite championships at the first time of asking. Even more...
View ArticleTitle fight tops smashing bill in Newcastle
Newcastle’s road warrior Dougie ‘The Bullet’ Curran tops a professional boxing bill at the O2 Academy in Newcastle tomorrow, fighting at home for an International Masters Bronze title. The...
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