Williams admits he is shot
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:57:26GMT

Danny Williams has made the bizarre admission that he is "shot" ahead of his upcoming British and Commonwealth title unification fight with Sam Sexton.The 36-year-old British champion is scheduled to return to the ring in February for what Williams claims will be his last fight.But the man famous for a four-round victory over Mike Tyson in 2004 claims his subsequent world title beating at the hands of Vitali Klitschko has left him demoralised and on the verge of walking away from...

Klitschko retains heavyweight title
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:46:54GMT

Vitali Klitschko has retained his WBC heavyweight title after beating American hopeful Kevin Johnson on a points decision in Switzerland on Saturday night.Johnson survived 12 rounds against the giant Ukrainian but was easily outscored by the judges in his quest to land an unlikely victory.Klitschko was in control throughout the bout as the champion landed punches at regular intervals.His right cheek was marked by the 30-year-old challenger in the fourth round but this was one of few highlights as he failed...

Froch Super Six date confirmed
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:58:36GMT

The super-middleweight showdown between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will take place in Denmark on April 17, 2010.Frochs promoter, Mick Hennessy, confirmed the news on Tuesday while also predicting that his man will win the Super Six World Boxing Classic fight.Froch, the reigning WBC super-middleweight champion, beat Andre Dirrell in his first contest in the Super Six round-robin stage, while Kessler lost to Andre Ward.Hennessy said: "Weve confirmed a date of April 17 for the Kessler fight. It will take place...

Khan focussed on Salita fight
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:29:43GMT

Amir Khan is refusing to look too far ahead as he prepares for his WBA light-welterweight title defence against Dmitriy Salita.The 22-year-old has been linked with bouts against Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao since he beat Andreas Kotelnik in July but is keen to keep his feet on the ground.He said: "My total focus is on Salita. People have been mentioning other names to me, asking what do you think of this guy?"But the thing I say to...

Jones rocked by Green
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:29:42GMT

Australian title-holder Danny Green secured a stunning first-round victory against American great Roy Jones as he retained his International Boxing Organisation cruiserweight world title in Sydney.Wednesdays contest was stopped by English referee Howard Foster just over two minutes into the fight with Jones reeling.Green dropped the eight-time world champion to the canvas with a ferocious right hand before showing his supremacy over the 40-year-old with a succession of quick hits and flurries that left Jones bewildered.It was Greens first title defence...

Khan claims best ever shape
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:29:40GMT

Amir Khan claims he has never been in better shape ahead of the first defence of his WBA light-welterweight title against Dmitriy Salita.Khan will take on the undefeated New Yorker in Newcastle on Saturday night but has rubbished suggestions from Salita that trainer Freddie Roach has neglected the 22-year-old Boltonian in the build-up.Roach mentored Manny Pacquiao ahead of last months victory over Miguel Cotto and Khan spent time both inside and outside of the ring with the Filipino.However, Khan has dismissed...

Salita shattered by Khan
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:29:39GMT

Amir Khan produced a devastating display to knock challenger Dimitry Salita out in the first round of their WBA light-welterweight title fight in Newcastle.Khan took just a minute and 16 seconds to retain his title, having unleashed a barrage of blows right from the first bell.Afterwards, a delighted Khan said: "It was very explosive. We had too much power for this guy."After the first shot I could see his legs buckling and I just had to take my time. I knew...

Cocky Salita slates Khan
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:32:20GMT

Dmitriy Salita has claimed Amir Khan is there for the beating ahead of their highly anticipated showdown on December 5.Salita wants to follow in the footsteps of Breidis Prescott, who knocked out Khan last year.The Ukraine-born fighter, nicknamed Star of David because of his Jewish roots, believes he will take the WBA light-welterweight champion title off him when they clash at Newcastles Metro Radio Arena and knows exactly where he will target the 22-year-old.Speaking to reporters, Salita said: "His chin is...

Sir Henry Cooper talks Muhammad Ali and David Haye
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:29:26GMT

Sport.co.uk chewed the fat with British icon and boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper at the Nordoff Robbins Charity boxing dinner. Sit Henry talked us through flooring Casius Clay, whether David Haye can unify the World Heavyweight Championship belts, and if the great man would have beaten the Hayemaker in his prime?nbsp;...

Hatton set to make comeback
Boxing story by sport.co.uk, Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:21:42GMT

Ricky Hatton looks set to make his return to action next year despite suggestions that he was poised to announce his retirement.The 31-year-old Mancunian is expected to fight Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at some point in 2010 after deciding not to hang up his gloves following his defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May.Hatton, who was also stopped by Floyd Mayweather Jnr in 2007, is expected to fight at light-welterweight at the City of Manchester Stadium."If Ricky does carry on it would...