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I offered to bail out Wayne Elcock fight, says PJ Rowson

MIDLAND promoter Paul “PJ” Rowson today revealed how he offered to bail out the beleagured Wayne Elcock British middleweight title defence against Darren McDermott. Read

Family affair for Eddie

EDDIE 'Braveheart' McIntosh is never short of advice. His mum and dad, three brothers and three sisters are all qualified to tell him where he is going wrong. Read

Wayne Elcock anger at Darren McDermott bout switch to Coventry

WAYNE Elcock's dream of defending his British middleweight title in Birmingham has been shattered. Read

Eddie McIntosh ready for James Tucker tussle

EDDIE 'Braveheart' McIntosh is already being tipped as a future British light heavyweight champion - after just four fights. Read

Boost for Malignaggi

PAULIE Malignaggi should be fit to fight Britain's IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton in the autumn despite fracturing his hand last weekend. Read

Nervy Ricky back to winning ways

RICKY Hatton overcame an attack of nerves and a handful of booming left hands to get back into the winning habit and line up a world title showdown against IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi back in America in November. Read

Hatton must stay focused

RICKY Hatton knows he cannot afford to look ahead to projected super-fights in front of six-figure crowds when he steps back into the ring against Juan Lazcano in Manchester tomorrow night. Read

Food for thought, Ricky

RICKY Hatton's indulgent lifestyle "has finally caught up with him" according to Juan Lazcano's trainer Ronnie Shields. Read

Matthew Macklin

Matthew Macklin aims to conquer the Gladiator

BIRMINGHAM'S Matthew Macklin is strengthening his claims for the titles, fame and fortune the sport can offer. Read

Wayne glad to have title date

BIRMINGHAM'S Wayne Elcock will defend his British middleweight title against Black Country rival Darren McDermott at the Aston Events Centre on June 20. Read

Khan's ready to quit Britain

AMIR Khan has indicated his willingness to relocate to the United States if that is what it takes to link up with a world-class trainer and continue his rise towards the top of his sport. Read

Frank Warren keen to sign Frankie Gavin

WORLDWIDE promoter Frank Warren makes no bones about the fact he wants to sign up Birmingham's Frankie Gavin when the amateur boxer returns from the Beijing Olympics. Read

Sam Horton claims a noble victory

STOURBRIDGE'S Sam Horton improved his reputation and rating in the tough middleweight division with an impressive victory at Pat Cowdell's dinner show at the Burlington Hotel, in Birmingham last night. Read

Paddy Lynch

Paddy Lynch anger at fight snub

WHEN Paddy Lynch decides to go to war get your head well below the parapets. He doesn't care who is in his sights. Read

Wayne Elcock at centre of complaint

THE Black Country camp of Darren McDermott have lodged a complaint that could see Brummie Wayne Elcock lose the right to defend his British middleweight title. Read

Amir Khan facing a tough time in Birmingham

AMIR Khan is coming to Birmingham on June 21 and he has been promised a rough ride - not from his opponent but his promoter Frank Warren. Read

Frankie Gavin to turn professional after Olympics

BIRMINGHAM'S Frankie Gavin is to turn professional after the Beijing Olympic Games where he will be favourite to win the Gold Medal. Read

Amir Khan

Amir Khan: Me and Frankie Gavin can do a double

AMIR Khan comes to fight in Birmingham on June 21 and has set a terrific target for himself and former amateur sparring pal Frankie Gavin from the Hall Green ABC. Read

Dean Harrison grinds out a victory

DEAN Harrison took the long, hard and bloody route to victory at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall last night when outpointing Black Country rival Gary Reid. Read

Clash headache over re-scheduled Wayne Elcock fight

WAYNE Elcock’s rescheduled defence of the British middleweight title against Dudley’s Darren McDermott will be at the Villa Events Centre in June. Read

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