IN APRIL, 2017 Boxing News sat down with Daniel Dubois for the first time, in what was the first major feature with the then-teenage heavyweight published anywhere. Little was known of the kid from London, other than that he had apparently dropped Anthony Joshua in sparring and then signed a professional contract with Frank Warren. … Read more
SITTING ringside in London’s O2 Arena last night, promoter Frank Warren was as thrilled as anyone at the levels Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce went to in their 10-round heavyweight main event. Chisora prevailed on points, which was a surprise considering he had looked close to exhausted for most of the contest. “I didn’t think … Read more
QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS have announced a £1 million pound pledge to BoxWise Foundation. The charity works with vulnerable young people to try and help them stay out of trouble and in school or work. In addition BoxWise, founded in 2020, delivers 10-week non-contact boxing programmes to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people across the UK. A … Read more
BRITISH promoter Frank Warren is reportedly on the brink of joining DAZN in a groundbreaking broadcasting agreement that would align him with Eddie Hearn. The Times revealed this news in light of Warren’s current deal with TNT Sports ending in 2025. This move is expected to facilitate smoother operations between the two promoters and make … Read more
TOP class sparring, early finishes and highlight reel moments. So far, heavyweight Moses Itauma has ticked every prospect box when it comes to momentum, activity, keeping good company and creating a buzz with crushing finishes. Itauma, 19, was last seen smashing away opponent Ilja Mezencev on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed victory over Tyson … Read more
PROMOTER Frank Warren states that Tyson Fury was dominating Oleksandr Usyk with a “boxing lesson” before Fury suffered a bloody nose during their heavyweight bout on Saturday night. As the ‘Gypsy King’ stood up for the ninth round, blood started pouring out of his nose, affecting his performance for the rest of the fight. The … Read more
THIS summer’s promotional showdown between Matchroom and Queensberry took a step closer to becoming a reality today. Earlier this year, two of the world’s leading promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren struck a deal with Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, to stage a historic five-versus-five fight night. This event will … Read more
By Elliot Worsell GIVE a man a dog and there will be a limit to the things the man can get the dog to do, regardless of the animal’s obedient nature and its inherent desire to please. Give the man a treat, however, and there are very few things the dog will not do in … Read more
By Elliot Worsell MENTIONED for the first time earlier this week, the idea of five fighters from Frank Warren’s stable going up against five fighters from Eddie Hearn’s stable is now set to become a reality. That’s thanks to Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), who not … Read more
By Elliot Worsell GIVE a man a dog and there will be a limit to the things the man can get the dog to do, regardless of the animal’s obedient nature and its inherent desire to please. Give the man a treat, however, and there are very few things the dog will not do in … Read more
