Gammer Defends Title

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SCOTT Gammer will defend his British Heavyweight Title in Matchroom Sport’s next boxing show.  Undefeated Welshman Gammer, 29, will be fighting Londoner Mickey Steeds in a 12-round contest that will be held at Afan Lido, Port Talbot, Wales, on Friday, October 13 and televised live on Sky Sports 1.

This will be Gammer’s first defence of the title after he originally won the belt in June with a ninth round stoppage of Mark Krence. Steeds promises to be a tough opponent as he has won eight of his nine contests and will be looking for revenge after Gammer (pictured right with his British title) beat him on a points decision over six rounds in February 2005.

Williams Stays On Course For British Title!!

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RICHARD Williams warmed up for his shot at the Vacant British Middleweight Title in style with a convincing victory against Croatian Vedran Akrap.The referee stopped Akrap with six seconds remaining in the fifth round and the success keeps Williams on course for a scheduled bout with Howard Eastman, which is likely to take place later this year.

Daws to defend against Morrison

Press Release By Hennessy Sports

Lenny Daws will make the first defence of his British light welterweight title on a Hennessy Sports event at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday 20 October. Sky Sports will televise live.

Whilst many new champions look to make a quick voluntary defence, the popular Londoner goes straight in against his mandatory contender Barry Morrison, from Scotland. “Morrison has been selected as my most deserving opponent and I am more than happy to take him on,” said Daws, who won the title with an outstanding win over Nigel Wright earlier this year.

Murray named ‘Young Boxer of the Year’

Press Release By Hennessy Sports

Hennessy Sports promoted John Murray, who will now campaign at Lightweight, has been voted by the Boxing Writer’s Club as ‘Britain’s Young Boxer of the Year’. “This means everything to me,” said the 21-year-old on hearing the news.

“It’s a very prestigious award that is voted for by boxing people who watch the sport week in, week out, year in, year out. They can’t be fooled. They know their stuff and it’s nice to have your achievements recognized”. “I like to go about things quietly, but it’s good to get a pat on the back. It’s a nice reward for the people around me as well like my trainer Joe Gallagher, who has been with me since day one, and promoter Mick Hennessy “I think Joe is more chuffed than I am! I think he’s pleased that the 12 months of me bending his ear about not winning it last year and being runner up are over”. “Many great fighters in the past have won the award and I am confident I can do it justice by going on to win a genuine world title.”

Macklin aiming for ring graduation

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By Ben Carey

Matthew Macklin is vowing to finally justify the hype heaped upon him by beating Jamie Moore for the British light-middleweight title in Manchester, England, on Friday. A celebrated amateur, Macklin turned pro in 2001 after claiming the English ABA title and was dubbed “Britain’s version of Oscar De La Hoya”. Five years and 18 fights later Macklin’s professional accomplishments to date only extend to him winning the Irish middleweight title.

“I’m honestly in the best shape of my life for this. Everything has gone smoothly and I’ve had no niggles this time. Although I’ve been a pro for five years, I’ve lost two years through injuries to my wrists and hands,” said Macklin when questioned about his slow-burning progress to date.