By JK James: The upcoming show put together by Eddie Hearn could potentially be one of the best in the last 12 months. Although others such as Froch-Kessler 2 have garnered far more hype, looking at the quality throughout, this has the potential to surpass it with regards to excitement for the fans.
Derry Mathews
Derry Mathews talks ahead of much-awaited domestic rematch with Anthony Crolla
By Ian Aldous: Saturday March 30th will see the Echo Arena in the city of Liverpool host a big night for British boxing when Tony Bellew main events in a WBC light-heavyweight final eliminator against Isaac Chilemba. Just as important is the chief support fight in which Derry Mathews (32-8-1) will face Anthony Crolla (25-4) for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title in a rematch of what was surely the British fight of the year in 2012. Last week, Derry took some time away from training to talk with me about the fight.
Two weeks ago on the set of ‘Ringside’, the weekly hour-long show dedicated to boxing, broadcast by Sky Sports, Mathews and Crolla amicably sat side-by-side as they chatted with hosts Adam Smith and Johnny Nelson about the fight. It was a clear indication of the respect both men have for each other and it was also great to see two fighters not have to disrespect one another to ‘hype’ a fight.
Crolla wants rematch against Mathews
By Scott Gilfoid: Former British lightweight champion Anthony Crolla (23-3, 9 KO’s) wants an immediately rematch against Derry Mathews (30-6-1, 16 KO’s) after Crolla was badly exposed yet again in getting halted in the 6th round by the 28-year-old Mathews last Saturday night.
Mathews stops Crolla in 6th
By Sean McDaniel: In what has to be considered a major upset, Derry Mathews (30-6-1, 15 KO’s) defeated British lightweight champion Anthony Crolla (23-3, 9 KO’s) by a 6th round TKO on Saturday night at the Oldham Sports Centre in Oldham, England.
Derry Mathews takes a beating from Emiliano Marsili
By Scott Gilfoid: Lightweight Derry Mathews (29-6-1, 15 KO’s) took a savage beating in a 7th round TKO loss to unbeaten Italian Emiliano Marsili (24-0, 10 KO’s) in a fight for the vacant International Boxing Organization lightweight title at the Olympia, Liverpool, UK.
Rees defends EBU title against Matthews on Saturday, wants Kevin Mitchell bout
By Sean McDaniel: Former WBA light welterweight champion Gavin Rees (35-1, 16 KO’s) will be making his first defense of his European Boxing Union (EBU) lightweight title on Saturday night against Derry Matthews (29-5, 15 KO’s) at the Newport Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales.
Derry Matthews stops Jennings in the 6th, Rees could be next
By Sean McDaniel: Lightweight Derry Matthews (29-5, 15 KO’s) won his fourth consecutive fight in stopping Stephen Jennings (5-2-1, 2 KO’s) for the British Masters lightweight title on Saturday night at the Greenbank Sports Centre in Liverpool, England.
Botha vs. Hoffmann, Munroe-Netty; Matthews Career on The Decline? – News
By Jim Dower: Big 6’7″ German Timo Hoffmann (38-6-1, 22 KOs) will be returning to the ring against former International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Francois Botha (47-4-2, 28 KOs) on May 10th at an undisclosed location in Germany. The South African Botha, now 40-years-old, is making his third fight since returning to boxing after a five year layoff between 2002-2007, and is hoping to become a factor in the heavyweight division.
Ramogoadi Stops Derry Matthews; Watson Decisions Gethin
By Nate Anderson: Super featherweight Derry Matthews (21-3, 11 KOs) was taken out in the 4th round tonight by South African Harry Ramogoadi (20-10-2, 6 KOs) at the Echo Arena, in Liverpool, England. Matthews had looked good through the first three rounds when he got caught by a big right hand from Ramogoadi in the 4th, knocking Matthews to the canvas.
Matthews-Ramogoadi, Fury-Swaby, Elcock-Macklin, Lee – News
Andy Lee’s disappointment over a scheduled Madison Square Garden date falling through has proven to be short lived after he secured a place on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st.