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Savannah Marshall wins gold medal in China May 21 2012

SAVANNAH Marshall got the present of a gold medal and the promise of more to come for her 21st birthday.Read

Birtley boxer Martin Ward takes International Masters title May 21 2012

MARTIN Ward took the International Masters title and kept up the pressure on the powerbrokers of British bantamweight boxing yesterday.Read

Bantam belt is so important for Martin Ward May 19 2012

THE International Masters bantamweight belt is hardly one of boxing’s most sought-after prizes. But Martin Ward thinks claiming it will be an important stepping stone in his career. Read

Savannah Marshall secures a berth for London May 19 2012

SAVANNAH Marshall yesterday became only the fourth North East athlete to qualify for this summer’s Olympics. She hopes there will be plenty more celebrations today.Read

Savannah Marshall seeks one more victory May 17 2012

SAVANNAH Marshall thought reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s World Boxing Championships would be enough to book her place at this summer’s Olympics, but she is still one win away.Read

Savannah Marshall still has a fighting chance May 15 2012

SAVANNAH Marshall beat the toughest opponent of her life to keep her hopes of Olympic qualification alive.Read

Savannah Marshall's Olympic bid starts in China May 09 2012

SAVANNAH Marshall’s bid to become the North East’s only boxer at this year’s Olympics starts in China today.Read

North East fighters flocking to join pro ranks Apr 11 2012

PHIL Jeffries says the North East's appetite for quality professional boxing is causing him to be bombarded with requests from would-be fighters.Read

Martin Ward is hoping for an old pal's act Apr 06 2012

WITH rivals dodging him left, right and centre, Martin Ward is hoping an old friend might be able to help him out in his quest to finally fight for a British title.Read

David Dolan hoping it can be third time lucky Mar 27 2012

DAVID Dolan has his fingers crossed for another British title fight after winning for the first time since July 2010.Read

Hunter’s back on the trail of glory Mar 24 2012

FOR the first time in two-and-a-half years, the wild man of North East boxing will step back into the ring tomorrow.Read

David Dolan is back in the ring - and up for a fight Mar 22 2012

FOR a boxer with a defeat to bury, eight months is a long time. Little wonder, then, David Dolan is itching to climb back into the ring.Read

Neil Fannan hits out at more boxing fight delays Mar 17 2012

NEIL Fannan has hit out at the British Boxing Board of Control after Martin Ward was made to wait another month to find out if he can finally fight for the English bantamweight title.Read

Birtley duo fight way into GB boxing squad Jan 31 2012

TWO Birtley boxers have been promoted to Great Britain’s development squad for the 2016 Olympic boxing tournament in Rio.Read

Bradley Saunders to make professional debut Jan 04 2012

COMMONWEALTH Games silver medalist Bradley Saunders (pictured left) will make his professional debut at Bethnal Green’s York Hall on February 10.Read

Stuart Hall can't wait to get back in the ring Dec 09 2011

DARLINGTON’S Stuart Hall is looking to bounce back from defeat in September when he faces Welshman Dai Davies at Peterlee Leisure Centre tomorrow night, a promotion which also involves North East fighters in 10 of the 12 bouts.Read

Birtley ABC knocked out by by Team of the Year award Dec 09 2011

BIRTLEY Amateur Boxing Club are celebrating being named Team of the Year at the North East’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.Read

Frank Maloney announces 15-fight show at Peterlee Nov 11 2011

PROMOTER Frank Maloney has announced a 15-fight show including two British title fights in Peterlee on December 10, which will be broadcast on Sky Sports.Read

Jon-Lewis Dickinson to fight Darlington's Chris Burton Nov 07 2011

BIRTLEY’S Jon-Lewis Dickinson will fight Darlington’s Chris Burton in a British cruiserweight title eliminator on January 21. Former Prizefighter champion Dickinson beat Sunderland’s 2002 Commonwealth gold medallist David Dolan at the Stadium of Light in his last fight.Read

Bradley Saunders set to go pro with Frank Warren Oct 18 2011

COMMONWEALTH Games silver medalist Bradley Saunders is set to sign for the country’s leading boxing promoter Frank Warren this week.Read

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