60,000 TICKETS GONE IN 60 MINUTES FOR FROCH VS. GROVES 2

Carl Froch and George Groves come face to face on the Wembley turf.
PHOTO: Lawrence Lustig

Carl Froch and George Groves renewed their rivalry at the first press conference for their rematch at Wembley on May 31. 

60,000 tickets for the fight were sold within the opening hour of going on sale at midday on Monday, the same time that Froch and Groves came face-to-face at the national stadium for the first time since their epic clash in Manchester in November, when Froch climbed off the canvas in the opening round to stop Groves in the ninth.

Hughie Fury back in action this weekend

Pic: Hennessy Sports

Young heavyweight star Hughie Fury is looking for his seventh straight professional win at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, Ireland on Saturday. 

The 6'7" teenager takes on Ivica Percovik, looking to continue his momentum towards Mike Tyson's record of becoming the youngest ever world heavyweight champion.

After a first round demolition of durable Czech Republic fighter Ladislav Kovarik, inside round one, at Glow, Bluewater, and a composed and assured six-round points win over Tomas Mrazek in Norwich, Hughie is building his experience and is ready for this latest test.

Haye vs Fury is ON!

Haye-Fury is ON! pic: SkySports

The highly anticipated showdown between David Haye and Tyson Fury is officially on.

Britain's two best heavyweights will slug it out over the championship distance on Saturday, September 28 at the Manchester Arena. 

Boxing Jem: Hughie Fury has Mike Tyson’s record in his sights

Boxing Jem: Hughie Fury has Mike Tyson’s record in his sights: Hughie Fury is only eighteen-years-old but already he’s in a rush. The urgency is to rewrite the history books by becoming the younge...

Hughie Fury has Mike Tyson’s record in his sights

Hughie Fury is only eighteen-years-old but already he’s in a rush.

The urgency is to rewrite the history books by becoming the youngest ever heavyweight ‘world’ champion.

Hughie, being backed by his father Peter, has now had six fights, 6-0 (4), and all within a three month period.

Froch-Groves Domestic Showdown Gathering Momentum

It was all too glaring and obvious to see.

For those present for the final presser for the Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler super-middleweight unification showdown, the top table wasn’t going to be shared with a domestic rival.

Froch taking center stage at the final press conference for Saturday's showdown with Mikkel Kessler. PIC: Daily Mirror

Khan stops Molina but question marks remain

Khan lands at ease against Molina (Photo: Getty Images)

Khan overpowers Molina to stop two fight losing streak.

AMIR KHAN bounced back to winning ways with a one sided beat down of Carlos Molina.

Brave Molina was totally outclassed at the Sports Arena in Los Angles, by a new and improved Amir Khan, with new trainer Virgil Hunter constantly barking out the orders to his new charge.

The Hitman's Comeback: What The Papers Said

Hatton was left battered and bruised by Vyacheslav Sencehnko.

The most eagerly awaited boxing comeback ended in tears for Ricky Hatton at his old MEN stomping ground (now renamed the Manchester Arena). And it was sad to see. Very sad.

The comeback was for the right reasons: renewed vigour and enthusiasm along with a burning desire to show the world 'the real Ricky Hatton' was the catalyst to get back in the ring. It wasn’t for the money. 

Walsh-Clark a draw but the Shark should have left Norfolk with another 'W' on his ledger

Cromer’s Ryan Walsh was left bloodied and bruised at the Norfolk Showground on Saturday as Ronnie 'The Shark' Clark sunk his Dundonian teeth into Liam’s twin brother.

Clark, the former world, British and European kickboxing champion, impressed referee Mark Green enough to claim a 95-95 draw after ten rounds, with the British Masters super-featherweight title remaining vacant.

'We're out to spoil Ricky Burns' party' says Liam Walsh's trainer

Ricky Burns defends his WBO 135lb title against the unfancied Liam Walsh on December 15 and James Hernandez visited Walsh’s trainer Graham Everett at his Norwich gym to talk about the fight.

Danny McIntosh chooses Jon Thaxton as new trainer

Danny McIntosh says his career is “ready to go forward again” after linking up with newly-licensed trainer Jon Thaxton in Norwich.

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.

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.

Kal Yafai gets off to a busy start with Matchroom

Exciting bantamweight prospect Kal Yafai (1-0) is relishing a busy start to the new season. He talks exclusively to James Hernandez about fighting in big arenas and the joys of leaving the vest and head guard behind.

Hari is Miles away from challenging me, says Herbie Hide

Herbie Hide has poured scorn on the prospect of facing Hari Miles in a comeback fight.

Amir Khan - Reflections

Photo: Action Images

Amir Khan is discovering the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Tyson Fury report: good progress but now needs a proper test

For some it was just a pointless exercise against an aging heavy bag, as the Tyson Fury roadshow rolled into Somerset at the weekend.

Mitchell v Burns is a true Auld Enemy clash

England v Scotland: The oldest international fixture in football first played in 1872 at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow. A rivalry laced with hatred and bitterness.