Maccarinelli looking forward to beating McPhilibin to capture his British strap

Image: Maccarinelli looking forward to beating McPhilibin to capture his British strapBy Scott Gilfoid: Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (34-5, 27 KO’s) is excited about trying to capture the British cruiserweight title off of inexperienced champion Shane McPhilbin (8-2, 5 KO’s) on March 23rd at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The 31-year-old Maccarinelli wants the strap despite it being a domestic level belt compared to the World Boxing Organization title like he had before in the past.

Maccarinelli destroys Healy in two

By Sean McDaniel: Enzo Maccarinelli (34-5, 27 KO’s) picked up his second consecutive early win with a 2nd round stoppage victory over 37-year-old former Irish super middleweight champion Ciaran Healy (13-18-1, 4 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

Cleverly decisions Karpency; Maccarinelli stops Healy; Gavin destroys McIntyre

Image: Cleverly decisions Karpency; Maccarinelli stops Healy; Gavin destroys McIntyreBy Sean McDaniel: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (24-0, 11 KO’s) did a good job of pounding out an impressive 12 round unanimous decision over American Tommy Karpency (21-3-1, 14 KO’s) on Saturday night in Cleverly’s third defense of his World Boxing Organization title at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The judges’s scores showed you how one-sided the fight was, as they scored it 120-108, 120-108 and 120-108, giving every round of the fight to Cleverly.

Maccarinelli faces Healy on Cleverly-Karpency undercard on Saturday

Image: Maccarinelli faces Healy on Cleverly-Karpency undercard on SaturdayBy Scott Gilfoid: Former WBO crusierweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (33-5, 26 KO’s) takes on 37-year-old journeyman Ciaran Healy (13-17-1, 4 KO’s) on the undercard of the Nathan Cleverly vs. Tommy Karpency fight on Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales. Maccarinelli, 31, is now fighting at light heavyweight and he looks almost sickly at this weight given his huge 6’4″ frame.

Maccarinelli wasting his time against McPhilbin on March 23

Image: Maccarinelli wasting his time against McPhilbin on March 23By Scott Gilfoid: Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (33-5, 26 KO’s) will be moving up in weight on March 23rd to face British cruiserweight champion Shane McPhilbin (8-2, 5 KO’s) at the Civic Center, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. It’s a fight where Maccarinelli gets nothing from it because McPhilbin, 26, isn’t anywhere near the same level as Maccarinelli and won’t be able to put up much of a fight before he’s knocked cold.

Maccarinelli vs. Ajisafe on February 25th; winner faces Bellew

Image: Maccarinelli vs. Ajisafe on February 25th; winner faces BellewBy Scott Gilfoid: If former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (33-5, 26 KO’s) wants to get a shot against inexperienced little known WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (23-0, 11 KO’s), then Maccarinelli will have to earn it by taking on and beating Bob Ajisafe (9-2, 3 KO’s) in a British title eliminator on the Cleverly vs. Tommy Karpency undercard on February 25th at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales.

Bellew should fight Maccarinelli next with the winner getting Cleverly

Image: Bellew should fight Maccarinelli next with the winner getting CleverlyBy Scott Gilfoid: WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (23-0, 11 KO’s) says former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (33-5, 26 KO’s) has to earn a shot at his title by proving himself at light heavyweight despite Maccarinelli being the much more proven fighter and having faced much better opposition than Cleverly has fought before.