Chisora takes another step forward!

By Jack Price @PriceyJ97 - @BoxingOpinions1

On Saturday night (September 21^st) on the undercard of Billy Joe Saunders Vs John Ryder at the CopperBox Arena, British heavyweight Dereck Chisora scored arguably the most impressive victory of his career, putting on a close to punch-perfect performance against tough German Edmund Gerber. The impressive victory not only pushed him up the rankings, but also earned him the EBU European heavyweight title.

Ovill McKenzie to challenge for EU title!

By Jack Price @PriceyJ97.

Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Ovill McKenzie (21-11, 10 KO's) looks set to challenge for the EBU European title after the title was vacated by Orial Kulaj.

The 33-year old will face undefeated Polish light-heavyweight Dariusz Sek (18-0, 7 KO's) who was the mandatory challenger to Kulaj before the title was vacated.

The EBU have set March 12th as the official deadline for purse bids.

Bellew Vs Braehmer put forward by the EBU!

By Jack Price @PriceyJ97

British light-heavyweight contender Tony Bellew, 19-1, has been chosen as official challenger for the EBU title currently held by tough German Juergen Braehmer.

According to reports, there is now a period for negotiations before the EBU calls for purse bids.

This would be a tough challenge for both men and a great fight for the fans, but it looks unlikely that it will actually take place. Both men have their eyes set on world titles and it looks likely that both of them will get their shots soon.

Carl Frampton Vs Kiko Martinez - Fight Preview

By Jack Sumner @Jack_Sumner_

Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton faces his ‘Judgement Day’ when he steps into Belfast’s Odyssey Arena this Saturday, when the Northern Irishman attempts to rip the European super bantamweight title from it’s tough Spanish holder Kiko Martinez. 

Frampton (15-0, 10 KOs) has been on a steep trajectory of late, culminating in the impressive sixth-round stoppage of former IBF champion Steve Molitor in September. The Odyssey was rocking that night as the hometown boy dominated the experienced Canadian in a performance that reverberated at world level, but the visiting fighter on this occasion will be no stranger to the atmosphere having entered the lion’s den many times before.

Martinez (27-3, 19 KOs) is a true champion of Europe having fought and won all over the continent and is undefeated on five trips to the Emerald Isle. He broke Irish hearts in Dublin when he stopped then unbeaten Bernard Dunne inside a round in 2007 and has set his sights on repeating that feat north of the border, by knocking out the Ulsterman Frampton this weekend. 

Both men have real firepower at the weight and both men come to fight, whilst neither man has tasted the canvas in their professional career. Martinez’s three losses were all by competitive decision, twice to Rendall Munroe and once to South African Takalani Ndlovu at altitude in Johannesburg. 

Carl Frampton Vs Kiko Martinez - Post-Fight Press Conference

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Proksa drops EBU title, Murray Vs Marie looking likely...



Proksa with the EBU title.

British-based middleweight prospect Grzegorz Proksa has done what was expected and relinquished the EBU middleweight title. As I said, this doesn't come as a shock as Proksa is fully occupied with his highly anticipated bout with Gennady Golovkin, which is potentially the biggest fight of his career.

 

It is now looking very likely that the EBU title will be put on the line for the fight between Martin Murray and Julien Sainte Marie (if it happens). The EBU have set a deadline of September 26th for negotiations such as purse bids and agreement to be finalised.

 

Proksa will be in the ring this Saturday night in New York where he will challenge the highly regarded Gennady Golovkin for the IBO & WBA "regular" titles.

 

Robert Helenius preparing for ring return!

Undefeated Finnish heavyweight Robert Helenius (17-0,11 KO's) is now back in full training for the first time since his controversial victory over Dereck Chisora back in December of last year. The Nordic Nightmare, claimed that he had a shoulder injury going into the fight with Chisora and it got even worse during the hard-fought bout.

In a recent interview, Helenius stated that he has learned his lesson after paying the price for ignoring an injury and going through with a fight while injured.

Helenius is now back to full-time training and is expected to begin serious sparring very soon. The former European heavyweight champ should be ready to make a return in November.

His assistant trainer George Bramowsky claims that his fighter will be a big force in heavyweight division in the future:

"Robert is on the way back thanks to successful surgery and the goal is still the heavyweight championship of the world. The lay-off just caused a delay in the time table. He is big, technically skillful and can punch, he can also block punches and move away. Robert will be a nightmare for his opponents in the future as well."

DeGale set to defend title against Ndiaye!

DeGale with EBU title.

British super-middleweight James Degale is looking likely to make his second defence of his EBU title against Mouhamed Ali Ndiaye.

Ndiaye.

Not many people have heard of Ndiaye but the Italy-based, Senegal-born boxer will provide a good test for DeGale. He is the EBU-EU super-middleweight champion and boasts a almost perfect record of 22-1, (13 KO's). He hasn't fought anybody of much note but you still have to be half decent to build up a record like that.

DeGale (12-1, 9 KO's) last defended his belt on April 21st, when he stopped Cristian Sanavia in the fourth round. 'Chunky' is looking to prove to a lot of people that he is more than just a domestic and European level fighter. His only loss came to local rival George Groves last year. Since then he has re-grouped well and looked very good in his last couple of fights.

Some people were hoping for a rematch between DeGale and Groves but this looks very unlikely at this moment in time as Groves is looking to defend his British and Commonwealth title against Kenny Anderson. However, this is a decent fight and it will show us if DeGale really is ready to step up in class.

Carl Frampton ready for Kiko Martinez!

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Carl Frampton is riled up for his European title shot against Kiko Martinez tomorrow night! Things got heated at the weigh-in when the two men went head-to-head. Here is what 'The Jackal' thinks of the weigh-in and the fight. 

Carl Frampton Vs Kiko Martinez - Post-Fight Report

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Highly-rated British super-bantamweight Carl Frampton picked up the EBU European title last night with an impressive 9th round stoppage victory over tough Spaniard Kiko Martinez. 

Lenny Daws discusses his upcoming European title fight

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