By Ian Aldous: Jon Thaxton (34-11) retired from boxing in October 2009 after a very successful career that saw him win British, European and WBF titles in the lightweight division. He’s widely known as one the nicest guys in the sport. Jon gave me a few minutes of his time this week go over a few topics.
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Murray Defeats Thaxton in Questionable Stoppage
By Nate Anderson: John Murray (28-0, 16 KO’s) defeated Jon Thaxton (34-11, 19 KO’s) last night in a 4th round stoppage, to regain the British lightweight title at the Leisure Centre, in Altrincham. Murray hurt Thaxton with a big right hand in the 4th round, causing Thaxton to stagger backwards to the ropes. Murray moved in and threw three shots, missing with two of them and connecting with a third, a right hand to the head.
Thaxton-Murray: Do or Die for Jon
By Steven Wain: Jon “Jono” Thaxton (34-10-19 KO’s) will have his career on the line in a 12 round contest when he takes on Manchester’s John Murray (27-0-15 KO’s) for the vacant British lightweight title. The fight will take place on October 3rd at the Leisure Centre, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Matthew Hatton vs. Thaxton – Part 2
By Liam Santiago: I recently posted an article on the idea of this being a better choice of match making for the very limited fighter Matthew Hatton. As a boxing expert, I was not surprised with the criticism I received. Now, I will explain why you were wrong. You said Thaxton is a natural lightweight. Yes, he was, but he is now dedicated to the welterweight division. Personally, I am disgusted at the type of match making I witnessed when Hatton was lined up as the next contender for N’Dou’s world title and even as an opponent for Zab Judah.
Matthew Hatton vs. Jon Thaxton?
By Liam Santiago: I recently posted an article questioning the idea of Matthew Hatton fighting for a world title. Hatton was in talks over a fight for the IBO world welterweight title against Lovemore N’Dou, but as the deal fell through Hatton decided to take on Zab Judah, who has shared the ring with Kostya Tszyu, Cory Spinks, Mayweather Jnr and Miguel Cotto.
Glover Defeats Thaxton
By Nate Anderson: Former European Boxing Union (EBU) and British lightweight (BBBofC) champion Jonathan Thaxton (34-10, 19 KO’s) continued with his recent struggles in the ring, losing an eight round referee’s decision to Tom Glover (9-5-3) by a 77-76 score on Saturday night at the York Hall, in Bethnal Green, London. Thaxton, 34, came into the fight having lost two out of his last three fights, started off well against Glover but then quickly ran out of gas and began pushing his punches by the 4th round.
Mezaache Defeats Thaxton, Wins EBU Lightweight Crown
By Daniel Cann: In a partisan and electrifying atmosphere local fighter Jon ‘Jono’ Thaxton defended his European title against French challenger Anthony Mezaache. As the preliminary instructions were made the shaven skulled champion looked menacing. His tanned and younger opponent (by four years) limbered up across the ring.
Fury and Sexton Come Face To Face; Murray Scouts Out Thaxton; Kirkland – News
Tyson Fury and Sam Sexton finally came face to face in Norwich yesterday but a heavyweight showdown between the two still doesn’t seem to be any closer to reality. Fury was in Sexton’s hometown for a press conference ahead of his fight with Daniel Peret at the Norfolk Showground on Saturday night.
Mezaache vs. Thaxton, Fury vs. Peret, McIntoshvs. Barney – News
French raider Anthony Mezaache will cross the channel this weekend intent on plundering Jon Thaxton’s European Lightweight title. The two men clash live on ITV4 on a Hennessy Sports show at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich on Saturday night as Thaxton looks to make the first defence of his title.
Tyson looking to unleash Fury on Peret and Sexton; Johnson-Judah – News
Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury is predicting another explosive performance in Norwich this Saturday night when he features live on ITV4 on the undercard of Jon Thaxton’s first European Lightweight title defence. The unbeaten Fury will be going for his third straight win as a pro on the Hennessy Sports event when he takes on Daniel Peret in a scheduled 6 rounder. The Norwegian based Russian is a veteran of 35 fights but Fury isn’t impressed.