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Boxing

Luke Watkins

Watkins moves a step closer to securing Okolie fight

Ten year old Maddy Salone-Howell has her first skills bout in Chippenham on Saturday

AMATEUR BOXING: Brunel pair face Chippenham bouts

Ryan Martin v Craig Morris. 'All Or Nothing', Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017. Picture: NAOMI YOUD.

BOXING: Ryan is ready to roar again

Luke 'The Duke' Watkins edged closer to securing a fight with Lawrence Okolie this week.

Fitzpatrick chases Watkins' headline grabbing bout against Okolie

Paddy Fitzpatrick (left) and Sam Smith

BOXING: Smith set for swift ring return

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Luke 'The Duke' Watkins.

BOXING: 'Watkins ready to take a risk,' according to coach Fitzpatrick

Jamie Cox (right) against George Groves last year.

Switch in promotion team proves just the trick for Swindon's Cox

Jamie Cox (right) in action during his victory against Harry Matthews at the O2 in London on Saturday night

BOXING: Capital gains boost Cox

Jamie Cox celebrates his victory over Harry Matthews tonight

BOXING: Cox makes light work of Matthews at O2 Arena

Swindon-based boxer Sam Smith (left) in action. PICTURE: NAOMI YOUD

BOXING: Push for English title is Sniper's aim

George Groves (left) against Jamie Cox in the WBSS Super Middleweight Quarter-Final bout at the Wembley SSE Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 14, 2017. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Scott Heavey

BOXING: Patience is key for Cox

Jamie Cox, right, celebrates his partnership with Richard Deacon, of Deacons Jewellers Picture: DAVE COX

BOXING: Jamie gets back in business with a ticket to Ryder

Jamie Cox up against George Groves

BOXING: Jamie Cox set to face John Ryder at the O2 Arena in May

Walcot ‘Best Boxer’ Sadie Harris has her arm raised by referee Mike Hemming after her victory. Picture: Callum Knowles

BOXING: Walcot fighters sizzle during home show

Sam Smith (left) was beaten at the weekend

Learning curve for beaten Smith, says Fitzpatrick

Luke 'The Duke' Watkins.

Duke's love for reading inspires success in the ring

Kyran Rouse will box on the show.

Talented youngsters gear up for bumper Walcot ABC card

Luke Watkins

BOXING: 'Watkins is ready to face anyone,' says Fitzpatrick

Paddy Fitzpatrick

Show cancellation was the right thing to do, says Fitzpatrick

Paddy Fitzpatrick (left) gives advice to his charge Luke Watkins

BOXING: Paddy hopes bill is packing punch

Sam Smith

BOXING: Sniper on a mission to make up for lost time

Ryan Martin

BOXING: Ryan is feeling reborn for home showing

Luke Watkins returns to fight in Swindon for the first time in nearly a year at the weekend

BOXING: Watkins hungry for homecoming

AMATEUR BOXING: Hannah has upper hand on her rival

AMATEUR BOXING: Hannah has upper hand on her rival

Paddy Fitzpatrick

BOXING: Paddy eager to find the right path for Watkins

Luke Watkins

BOXING: British title showdown on the cards Luke Watkins

Paddy Fitzpatrick

They all want to put Paddy in the corner

Luke Watkins

BOXING: Watkins wants a happy homecoming

Luke Watkins in action during his recent successful title defence against Mike Stafford Picture: NAOMI YOUD

BOXING: Champion Watkins primed for MECA date

Ryan Martin (left)

BOXING: 'Martin can follow Selby's example,' says Fitzpatrick

Luke Watkins (right) in action during his recent win over Mike Stafford. PICTURE: NAOMI YOUD

BOXING: Watkins camp eye Askin match-up

Ryan Martin takes instructions from trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick during his defeat to Craig Morris in Leicester at the start of the month. PICTURE: NAOMI YOUD

BOXING: Fitzpatrick sure Martin is still 'world class'

Luke Watkins makes his way to the ring before Saturday night's win over Mike Stafford in Leicester (Picture: NAOMI YOUD)

Champion Watkins sets cruise control towards British title shot

GALLERY: Luke Watkins v Mike Stafford: Commonwealth cruiserweight title fight, Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017

GALLERY: Luke Watkins v Mike Stafford: Commonwealth cruiserweight title fight, Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017

GALLERY: Ryan Martin v Craig Morris: IBO Continental Welterweight title, Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017

GALLERY: Ryan Martin v Craig Morris: IBO Continental Welterweight title, Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017

Luke Watkins

BOXING: Watkins defends Commonwealth title

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Luke Watkins

BOXING: Duke determined to defend his crown

Ryan Martin

BOXING: Martin sure he can bring belt back to Swindon

Luke Watkins

BOXING: Fitzpatrick keen for Watkins to push on

Ryan Martin

'Ryan has no margin for error,' says trainer Fitzpatrick

Ryan Martin (right) with Alex Masters Pictures: Callum Knowles

BOXING: Eight victories for Walcot ABC fighters

Paddy Fitzpatrick (left) talks to Luke Watkins

BOXING: Stafford is Watkins' sole focus

Ryan Martin

BOXING: Swindon's Ryan Martin ready for TV debut

Victory Valley ABC’s Thomas Varey (left) with his Bristol opponent Anton Haskins

BOXING: Swindon Victory's Varey at the double

Luke Watkins (right) will defend his Commonwealth title in December against Mike Stafford (left) on a show promoted by Barry McGuigan

BOXING: Watkins looking forward to defending his Commonwealth crown

Luke Watkins celebrates his Commonwealth cruiserweight title win earlier this month (Picture: NAOMI YOUD)

First title defence confirmed for Swindon's Commonwealth champion Watkins

Jamie Cox (right) in action against George Groves

BOXING: 'It's only just begun for Jamie'

Jamie Cox (right) went toe-to-toe with George Groves early on in their WBA super-middleweight world title bout

BOXING: Cox salutes wily Groves after defeat in world title tilt

Jamie Cox hits the canvas as he's felled by a thunderous body shot from George Groves to end their World Boxing Super Series clash at Wembley's SSE Arena tonight

BOXING: Cox's world title bid ended by Groves's body shot

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Jamie Cox (right) and George Groves face off at yesterday's weigh-in (Picture: WBSS)

Jamie has the world in his hands

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George Groves (left) with former trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick sounds Cox warning for champion Groves

George Groves and Jamie Cox (right)

Cox weighs in heavier than Groves for Wembley title fight

Jamie Cox (left) and George Groves, pictured at this week’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s fight at Wembley’s SSE Arena Picture: WBSS

‘Real deal’ Cox on a mission says promoter Hearn

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