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Ricky's a knockout

Britain's superstar Ricky Hatton dropped in on the Bilton Hall boxers training for their club show to pass on a few tips. Read

I'll be back, says Audley

Audley Harrison refuses to admit his world heavyweight title dream has been shattered by the crushing knockout at the hands of Michael Sprott. Read

Boos as Khan wins within minute

Amir Khan took less than a minute to dispose of Mohammed Medjadji in last night's lightweight clash in London. Read

Make-or-break night for Harrison hopes

Audley Harrison does not need his university degree to understand he cannot afford another setback if he is finally to graduate from Olympic gold to the heavyweight championship of the world. Read

Dream Palace

Newcastle's Paul Buchanan is praying that being a Contender will take him back to the glitz and razzmatazz of Las Vegas. Read

Monaco on horizon as Glenn's off once more

Glenn McCrory flew straight out from his Braveheart show in Newcastle to the millionaires' playground of Monaco with Geordie businessman Rob Rutter on his next boxing mission. Read

Keep it in the family

The Ibinsons were certainly keeping it in the family at the Marriott Gosforth Park show. Read

Third time lucky for Ferg?

North Shields' David Ferguson is hoping it'll be third time lucky when he attempts to make his pro debut on Tommy Conroy's dinner show at the Roker Hotel on Friday night. Read

It's all in the names

The Hammer, the Hitman and the Diamond all won. What on earth am I talking about? Read

A legend doing his stuff on Tyneside

Sugar Ray Leonard is hoping to breathe fresh life into boxing when he returns to the North-East next month, as Chief Sports Writer Paul Gilder reports. Read

Hopefuls have a shot at fame

Ring greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Barry McGuigan will go head to head when American TV reality fight show The Contender hits Britain next month. Read

Legends' delight at reality TV date

Boxing greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Barry McGuigan have spoken of their excitement at bringing a top TV reality fight show to Newcastle next month. Read

Glenn's Braves to face Scots

Glenn McCrory will launch his Braveheart super show on Thursday determined to turn it into a prominent fixture on the Newcastle sporting calendar. Read

Dixon Khan be a big star, says coach

Craig Dixon is being tipped for big things after continuing his winning ways on the North Benwell Show at the Newcastle Labour Club. Read

`Rocky' comes out fighting

Gateshead's Leam Lane club believe they might have a Rocky on their hands! Read

Warren show on Tyneside

Big-time boxing is set to return to the North-East next month as some of the finest fighters in Great Britain and the United States prepare to go head-to-head in Newcastle. Read

Danny's last chance

Danny Williams will give himself one last chance to prove he still has a future as a top-level fighter when he challenges Scott Gammer for the British heavyweight title in Neath in March. Read

Singing blues is a knockout

John Davison's son is following in his father's footsteps - but only by performing in the public eye. Read

Big night on the way

White-collar boxing is coming back to Tyneside for a third time with a show at the Gateshead Leisure Centre on Saturday, March 3. Read

Burley opponents

North Benwell are bringing up another squad from Leeds - Batesons Burley Hill - for their club show at the Newcastle Labour Club on Thursday night. Read