By Peter Wells: Tonight would have been big night for British fighting fans, as Darren Barker was to take on former British Middleweight champion Wayne Elcock for his own Commonwealth title and the British title which was vacated by Wayne’s last conqueror Matthew Macklin. But unfortunately Wayne Elcock was in bad shape as he had to rapidly lose weight, so he was pulled out. Luckily for Barker he is to take on Danny Butler, who has only fought two weeks ago where he has beaten by Darren McDermott.
Wayne Elcock
Macklin Stops Elcock
By Daniel Cann: In an eagerly anticipated match for the British Middleweight title dubbed ‘the Battle of Brum’ Champion Wayne Elcock (19-3 9 KOs) faced local rival Matthew Macklin (23-2 16 KOs). It did not fail to disappoint as it delivered plenty of tension, competitiveness and dynamite.
Abraham 159.6 Simon 157.2 – Weights; Macklin Looking To Defeat Elcock – News
Matthew Macklin is adamant that class will prevail in “The Battle of Brum” at the Aston Arena on Saturday night. Macklin challenges city rival Wayne Elcock for his British Middleweight title in the headline bout on a Hennessy Sports show, which is live on ITV4 from 7:45pm.
Macklin and Elcock Ready for Battle; Fury vs. Swaby, Quigley vs. Dodson – News
The war of words ahead of the “Battle of Brum” is over…well almost over. Birmingham rivals Wayne Elcock and Matthew Macklin clash at the Aston Arena on Saturday night in one of the most eagerly awaited domestic dustups for years. At stake is Elcock’s British Middleweight title and the pride of Birmingham. The bout headlines a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4 from 7.45pm and also features heavyweight sensation, Tyson Fury.
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.
Fury claims Price isn’t Right for Pro Game; Elcock vs. Macklin – News
Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury has launched another scathing attack on his British rivals ahead of his fourth pro fight in Birmingham this weekend.
Gethin-Watson, DeGale-Tchilaia, Elcock-Macklin, Fury – News
Matthew Macklin insists that he won’t be drawn into a war of words with ex trainer Paddy Lynch ahead of his British title challenge next month. Macklin will go head to head with reigning middleweight champ Wayne Elcock in an all Birmingham clash, which is being billed as “The Battle of Brum”. The mouth watering bout headlines a Hennessy Sports show at the Aston Arena in the city on March 14th and will be live on ITV4.
News – Elcock-Macklin, George-Ballogou, Fury-Peret
British middleweight champion Wayne Elcock says he’s happy to let mandatory challenger Matthew Macklin talk the talk ahead of their massive all Birmingham clash on a Hennessy Sports show at the Aston Arena in the city on March 14th live on ITV4. Macklin is predicting a knockout win over his local rival but Elcock and his trainer have blasted Macklin saying, “Talk is cheap”. The champion though says he won’t be drawn into a war of words ahead of the mouth watering showdown.