Craig McEwan Boxing News

Scottish middleweight Craig McEwan is back in training and looking to get his career back on track after successive defeats at the hands of top contenders Andy Lee and Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin. McEwan has started working with strength and conditioning coach Andrew McIntyre at Napier University’s Sports Center in Edinburgh, as well as training [...]

By Dan Ambrose: James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KO’s) badly exposed number #1 ranked WBC junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (20-1, 17 KO’s) on Saturday night, knocking him down and giving him a tremendous beating en route to winning by a 6th round stoppage at the Centro de Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico.

By Dan Ambrose: In a make of break fight for both fighters tonight, unbeaten middleweight contender Peter Quillin 25-0, 19 KO’s) fights Craig McEwan (19-1, 10 KO’s) on the undercard of the Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland fight at the Centro de Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. Quillin, ranked #7 by the WBA, needs this fight [...]

Monica Sears First, I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s call and wish everyone a Happy Halloween. As Bricelda said, we have Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin along with Craig McEwan on the line. After their portion of the call we will have Alfredo Angulo and James Kirkland on the line to talk about this weekend’s [...]

LOS ANGELES (October 31, 2011) – Undefeated middleweight contender Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (25-0, 19 KOs) breaks his Los Angeles training camp Wednesday to depart for Cancun, not for a vacation but to fight live on HBO for the first time, Saturday night against Scottish southpaw Craig McEwan (19-1, 10 KOs) in Cancun, Mexico.

Scottish middleweight Craig McEwan flew into Mexico City from Edinburgh this morning two weeks ahead of his 5th of November HBO televised showdown in Cancun with Brooklyn’s Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin. McEwan has agreed to spar with Mexico’s Alfredo Angulo who fights James Kirkland in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light middleweight eliminator which tops [...]

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK CITY (October 14, 2011) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin fought his way out of Grand Rapids hoping to get an opportunity to shine in the ring. The talented Cuban-American boxer gets that shot November 5, fighting for the first time HBO against Craig McEwan in Cancun, Mexico.

By Chris Williams: The November 5th card headed by Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland is somewhat decent card, but not really blistering hot like some people think it is. I think Angulo is a really good fighter, but Kirkland was already exposed Nobuhiro Ishida last April in a 1st round knockout.

LOS ANGELES, September 29 – Known for its dazzling beaches and as a vacation destination for millions, Cancun, Mexico will be turned into a fight town on Saturday, November 5, when Golden Boy Promotions and Periodico QueQui (Pepe Gomez) will bring one of the most anticipated bouts in recent years to the Cancun Center, where [...]

It is over 6 months since Hollywood-based Scottish middleweight Craig McEwan lost by TKO to Andy Lee in the final round of an action-packed battle in Connecticut.

By Dan Ambrose: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (25-1, 19 KO’s) ended up stopping contender Craig McEwan (19-1, 10 KO’s) in the 10th round last Saturday night on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk bout at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut. However, it was one of those kinds of wins where [...]

MASHANTUCKET, CT (March 12, 2011) – The 2010 Fighter of the Year, world middleweight champion Sergio “Maraville” Martinez, destroyed previously undefeated Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk en route to an impressive win by eighth-round technical knockout to capture the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Diamond Belt and retain his Ring Magazine belt, live on HBO World Championship Boxing [...]

By Eric Thomas: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (25-1, 19 KO’s) was forced to rally to score a 10th round TKO win over previously unbeaten contender Craig McEwan (19-1, 10 KOs) at the at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Lee struggled badly with McEwan’s movement and accurate shots.

MASHANTUCKET, CT (Mar. 12, 2011) – The rising popularity of World Boxing Council (“WBC”) and The Ring Magazine middleweight champion, 2010 Fighter of the Year “Maravilla” Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KOs), has never been more evident than now as he prepares to step into the ring tonight at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods against World Boxing [...]

MASHANTUCKET, CT (Mar. 10, 2011) – The final “Diamond Elite” press conference was held today at Comix in Foxwoods Casino Resort. The WBC Middleweight Diamond Championship showdown, featuring 2010 Fighter of the Year Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk, will be on HBO World Championship Boxing along with Andy Lee vs. Craig McEwan in a “Celtic [...]

WHAT: “Diamond Elite” professional boxing show BOUTS: WORLD BOXING COUNCIL DIAMOND MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

By Eric Thomas: This Saturday night Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) fights unbeaten Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round battle on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk bout at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut. Lee, 26, needs the win to keep in the running for an eventual shot [...]

The stage is now set for the much awaited ‘Celtic War ’ between Andy Lee, ‘The Irish Assassin’ and Craig McEwan , ‘The Scottish Braveheart’ to take place this Saturday evening, March 12, as the chief supporting bout to Sergio Martinez – Sergei Dzinziruk WBC world middleweight clash at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United [...]

By Dan Fitz-Simons: Tickets for the March 12th Sergio Martinez-Sergey Dzinziruk bout at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut are selling briskly. However, it may not be the main event that’s attracting the large live gate. According to some observers, it’s the Lee-McEwan undercard which has peaked the interest of many fight fans and generated unexpected [...]

By Dan Ambrose: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) is hoping his fight against Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) on March 12th opens the doors for a title shot against Sergio Martinez. Lee, 26, is currently ranked #5 WBA and #13 WBC. Lee has won his last nine fights since being stopped by Bryan [...]

NEW YORK, NY (Feb 9, 2011) – The “Diamond Elite” WBC Middleweight Diamond Championship showdown between Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk was formally announced today at a kick-off press conference Wednesday afternoon from the BB King Blues Club in Times Square. Also in attendance were Andy Lee and Craig McEwan who will battle in a [...]

As unbeaten Scottish middleweight prospect Craig McEwan prepares for his March 12th showdown with Irishman Andy Lee, he has spoken about being “overwhelmed” by the messages of support which have been flooding in via on-line message, email and letter. ” I`ve developed quite a cosmopolitan fan base over the four and a half years I’ve [...]

NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 2, 2011) – Some of the top prospects in boxing will be showcased March 12 on the hottest New England pro boxing show of the 21st century, “Diamond Elite,” live on HBO World Championship Boxing from MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 2, 2011) – Some of the top prospects in boxing will be showcased March 12 on the hottest New England pro boxing show of the 21st century, “Diamond Elite,” live on HBO World Championship Boxing from MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

By Jim Dower: Number #12 ranked WBO middleweight contender Craig McEwan (19-0, 9 KO’s) says he’s going to be sparring with unbeaten World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-0, 23 KO’s) to get ready for Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) on March 12th on the undercard of the Dzinziruk vs. Sergio Martinez [...]

Scottish and Irish boxing fans on the East Coast of America are gearing up for their Fight of the Year as Holywood-based, Edinburgh middleweight Craig McEwan takes on Limerick’s Andy Lee at the Foxwoods Caino, Connecticut on 12th March. The fight ,which is being billed by top promoter Lou Di Bello as the ‘Celtic War’, [...]

By Jason Kim: It’s been three years since middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) briefly stepped up a level in competition and was brutally slapped back down by Bryan Vera in a 7th round TKO defeat in 2008. Lee, 26, has won his last nine fights since then, beating nothing but 2nd tier opposition [...]

Andy Lee, Irish Kronk middleweight fighter, currently ranked # 5 in the World Boxing Association (WBA) and # 14 in the WBC rankings will now face Scotsman, Craig McEwan on March 12, in the chief supporting bout to Sergio Martinez – Sergei Dzinziruk WBC world middleweight clash at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States.

By Michael Lieberman: Once beaten middleweight contender Andy Lee (24-1, 18 KO’s) may end up wishing John Duddy hadn’t suddenly retired recently, because Lee will now be facing #12 WBO middleweight contender Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round bout on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk bout on March [...]

By Daniel Ciminera: Andy Lee was left high and dry without an opponent with John Duddy taking the decision to retire ahead of their scheduled 12th March clash, citing a lack of desire to make the sort of sacrifices required to be the fighter he needs to be as the reason for his retirement. Which [...]