Sunday, 16 September 2012

Norwich welcomes back boxing...and Walsh clings on to unbeaten record

Two-thirds of the Walsh brothers, Michael and Ryan, enjoyed emphatic first round stoppages as professional boxing made a welcome return to Norwich at the Norfolk Showground.

Titled ‘The Homecoming at the Showground’ this small hall show, promoted by Shamrock Boxing, was the first boxing event to be staged in Norfolk since Anthony Mezaache claimed Jon Thaxton’s EBU lightweight title over three years ago.


Sunday, 9 September 2012

Fight Report: Purdy shines at the Palace; Camacho, Yafai and Taylor notch up stoppage wins

Colchester’s Lee Purdy (10st 6lbs) picked up the IBF International welterweight title after dismantling Gumersindo Carrasco (10st 6lbs) in a four round shoot out.

The Argentinean banger entered the ring with an unbeaten 16 fight record with 13 stoppages, but will leave London without any fond memories.