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Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing release Chantelle Cameron

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing release Chantelle Cameron

SecondsOut Boxing News — Elliot Foster reports on former undisputed world champion Chantelle Cameron being released by promoter Eddie Hearn, after failure to secure Katie Taylor trilogy

Peter McGrail beats Marc Leach, wants Dennis McCann next

Peter McGrail beats Marc Leach, wants Dennis McCann next

SecondsOut Boxing News — Following a career-best win over Marc Leach, Peter McGrail would like a Ja'Rico O'Quinn rematch or a domestic dust-up versus Dennis McCann, writes Elliot Foster

Josh Warrington Feels Aggrieved, Set For Weight Move After Wood Defeat

Josh Warrington Feels Aggrieved, Set For Weight Move After Wood Defeat

Boxing Scene — Josh Warrington feels a move in weight will be the best option as he looks to secure a rematch against Leigh Wood. The former two-time IBF world featherweight champion was on the wrong end of a sensational showdown against the Nottingham man at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Saturday night.

Rodriguez-Edwards: Junaid Bostan To Be Added, December 16 In Arizona

Rodriguez-Edwards: Junaid Bostan To Be Added, December 16 In Arizona

Boxing Scene — Junaid Bostan will fight in America before the end of the year. The 21-year-old has raced to 7-0 since turning professional just last March and he will be rewarded for a scintillating start in the paid ranks.

Leigh Wood: My Next Fight Will Be At Nottingham Forest, But Not At 126

Leigh Wood: My Next Fight Will Be At Nottingham Forest, But Not At 126

Boxing Scene — Leigh Wood insists he does not care who he faces next as long as it is at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. The 35-year-old produced a sensational come-from-behind victory on Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield to retain the WBA featherweight title.

Anthony Yarde On Joshua Buatsi Fight: "We Shook On It, It Has To Happen"

Anthony Yarde On Joshua Buatsi Fight: "We Shook On It, It Has To Happen"

Boxing Scene — Anthony Yarde has called for an all-British showdown after getting back to winning ways. The Ilford light-heavyweight is a two-time world title challenger and returned to the scene of his last top-level defeat last month.

Jake Harrison Stops Jack Dwyer In Three, Claims Central Area 118lb Belt

Jake Harrison Stops Jack Dwyer In Three, Claims Central Area 118lb Belt

Boxing Scene — Jake Harrison claimed the first title of his promising stint in the pro game with a stoppage. The Liverpudlian took on a fellow Scouser in the shape of Jack Dwyer on Saturday night in the home city of the pair. Harrison, who boxes out of Gemini, met Dwyer for the vacant Central Area bantamweight title on a VIP Boxing-promoted card.

Joe Joyce: I Can Rebuild and Come Back, It Wasn't a Grueling Fight

Joe Joyce: I Can Rebuild and Come Back, It Wasn't a Grueling Fight

Boxing Scene — Joe Joyce is determined that he still has a lot to offer in boxing. The heavyweight suffered a second successive crushing defeat, exclusively live on TNT Sports. Joyce took on Zhilei Zhang in a rematch, just five months after being stopped inside six rounds at the Copper Box Arena in England's capital, looking to regain the WBO's mandatory position and the interim heavyweight crown.

Liam Smith's Trainer On Eubank Jr. Clash: I Ain't Seen No VADA

Liam Smith's Trainer On Eubank Jr. Clash: I Ain't Seen No VADA

Boxing Scene — Joseph McNally has revealed that VADA testing has not been undertaken for the rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. The pair meet in a repeat or revenge clash on Saturday, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office.

William Crolla Added To Catterall vs. Linares Card, October 21 In Liverpool

William Crolla Added To Catterall vs. Linares Card, October 21 In Liverpool

Boxing Scene — William Crolla will be back between the ropes in a few weeks' time. The 25-year-old from Manchester turned professional earlier this year and won his first fight.

Pat McCormack vs. Lewis Ritson Eyed, November 11 In Newcastle

Pat McCormack vs. Lewis Ritson Eyed, November 11 In Newcastle

Boxing Scene — Pat McCormack looks set for his toughest test to date later this year after plans for a North East headliner were ruined. Eddie Hearn, who promotes the Olympic silver medal-winning amateur, was supposed to announce a main event between Cyrus Pattinson and Lewis Ritson for November 11 last Saturday.

Khaleel Majid, After Win In Birmingham, Back In Liverpool On 10/21

Khaleel Majid, After Win In Birmingham, Back In Liverpool On 10/21

Boxing Scene — Khaleel Majid will be back in the ring again very soon. The rising super-lightweight prospect is from Bolton in England and inked a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing in April.

Galal Yafai Targets Return On Rodriguez-Edwards Unification Card

Galal Yafai Targets Return On Rodriguez-Edwards Unification Card

Boxing Scene — Galal Yafai had no issues in keeping hold of his unbeaten record and is looking to return as soon as possible. The Olympic gold medallist, who became champion at the Tokyo Games, will be back between the ropes before the end of the year after a scintillating display on Saturday night.

Usyk-Dubois: Aadam Hamed, Son Of Ex-WBO Champ Naseem, To Turn Pro

Usyk-Dubois: Aadam Hamed, Son Of Ex-WBO Champ Naseem, To Turn Pro

Boxing Scene — Aadam Hamed will make his professional debut next month. The son of former world champion 'Prince' Naseem Hamed has been described as a 'future star' by his proud father. Hamed, though, is set to turn over out of the way of the limelight, being set to make his bow in the paid code in Poland.

Mark Heffron Injured, Out Of July 1 Zak Chelli Clash

Mark Heffron Injured, Out Of July 1 Zak Chelli Clash

Boxing Scene — Mark Heffron has been ruled out of his next fight through injury. The British super-middleweight champion had been set to defend his title next month. Heffron, who trains at Champs' Camp in Manchester under the watchful eye of Joe Gallagher, was set for action on July 1.

Natasha Jonas vs. Kandi Wyatt Eyed, July 1 In Manchester

Natasha Jonas vs. Kandi Wyatt Eyed, July 1 In Manchester

Boxing Scene — Natasha Jonas will face more international opposition in her next fight. The super-welterweight world champion is set to box again next month, exclusively live on Sky Sports. Jonas, from Liverpool, holds the WBO, IBF and WBC world titles in the 154-pound division and was originally meant to be putting them on the line when she returns on July 1.

Eddie Hearn: Katie Taylor Will Activate Cameron Rematch Clause For Autumn

Eddie Hearn: Katie Taylor Will Activate Cameron Rematch Clause For Autumn

Boxing Scene — Eddie Hearn has confirmed Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron will fight once again before the year is out. Taylor, fighting in Ireland for the first time as a professional, lost her unbeaten record as Cameron retained her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles on Saturday night.

Scott Fitzgerald, Former British Champ, Jailed For Pub Attack

Scott Fitzgerald, Former British Champ, Jailed For Pub Attack

Boxing Scene — Scott Fitzgerald has been jailed after breaking a man's jaw in a fight. The former British super-welterweight champion, 31, was thrown out of a pub in Preston before the incident occurred. Fitzgerald is unbeaten in 15 fights since turning professional in the wake of winning a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Hosea Burton: I'll Retire If I Lose To Ellis Zorro

Hosea Burton: I'll Retire If I Lose To Ellis Zorro

Boxing Scene — Hosea Burton may well have won a Lonsdale belt in a career that has seen him dominate domestically -- but he is looking to go one better. The 34-year-old was last in the ring in December last year when he outpointed Darryl Sharp over six rounds.

Sandy Ryan Hospitalized Before WBO Win: You Have To Go Through Things

Sandy Ryan Hospitalized Before WBO Win: You Have To Go Through Things

Boxing Scene — Sandy Ryan says she was hospitalized just three weeks before winning the world title. The Derby fighter claimed the vacant WBO welterweight crown April 22 in Wales.

Smith vs. Eubank II: Natasha Jonas To Return In Title Defense

Smith vs. Eubank II: Natasha Jonas To Return In Title Defense

Boxing Scene — Natasha Jonas will be back in the ring in a few weeks' time. The unified world champion hasn't boxed so far this year. Jonas holds the WBC, WBO and IBF super-welterweight global honors in the female ranks and was last between the ropes last November at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Jazza Dickens On Josh Warrington Clash: "It's Mad If He Fights Someone Else"

Jazza Dickens On Josh Warrington Clash: "It's Mad If He Fights Someone Else"

Boxing Scene — James Dickens reckons he could be in with a shot at an all-British showdown. The IBO featherweight champion has been out of the ring since winning the title back in October last year. Dickens, who is a former British champion at the weight and has also previously challenged for the IBF crown, outpointed Lerato Dlamini in his home city of Liverpool.

Wood-Lara: Aaron Bowen, Hatton, Fiaz & Crolla Added To Manchester Card

Wood-Lara: Aaron Bowen, Hatton, Fiaz & Crolla Added To Manchester Card

Boxing Scene — Aaron Bowen will be back in the ring next month. The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, who competed in Birmingham last year, made his professional debut earlier this year.

Robbie Davies Jr. Issues Recovery Update After Ankle Break

Robbie Davies Jr. Issues Recovery Update After Ankle Break

Boxing Scene — Robbie Davies Jr. has his eyes set on a ring return to the ring before the end of the year -- despite still recovering. The Liverpool super-lightweight boxed as recently as last month when he retired in the third round of 10 scheduled in his home city.
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