http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/junior_witter/74808 Recent articles about Junior Witter en-us England's Lee Purdy, the number four rated IBF welterweight contender, is set to face IBF Welterweight World Champion Devon Alexander in place of Kell Brook who had to withdraw from the May 18 bout against Alexander at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey after suffering a foot injury. The bout will be telecast live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® along with Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse as the main event. "We look forward to Devon facing a formidable opponent in the U.K.'s Lee Purdy," said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  "We have a great card for fans in Atlantic City and those watching at home on SHOWTIME and it will be an exciting night for everyone on May 18th." St. Louis' Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO's) is a master boxer who has already won world titles in two divisions despite being only 25 years old.  Alexander is the former IBF and WBC world title holder at 140 pounds, with wins over Lucas Matthysse, Ju... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:09:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_details_on_lee_purdy_stepping_in_for_kell_brook_to_face_devon_alexander/13521734 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_details_on_lee_purdy_stepping_in_for_kell_brook_to_face_devon_alexander/13521734 Full details on Lee Purdy stepping in for Kell Brook to face Devon Alexander http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/full_details_on_lee_purdy_stepping_in_for_kell_brook_to_face_devon_alexander/13521734 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77120fec87396c845a64d7e7ee7c5c8ea6a970f6/mini/cf.jpg Kell Brook will challenge Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on May 18, live on Sky Sports in the UK, and Showtime in the US. The long-awaited clash between Brook and Alexander has been cancelled twice due to both men succumbing to training injuries, but now ‘The Special One’ from Sheffield and number one rated contender finally gets the chance to face the champion, and he’s determined to rip the title from his hands. “It’s been a frustrating wait for the fight to be on, but now I’m ready to get in there on May 18 and bring that title home,” said Brook. “We’ve both had to pull out through injury so we are both hungry for the fight, but I believe I will prove I’ve got a bigger appetite for the battle and that I’ll be too good for him.” St. Louis’ Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO’s) has already won world titles in two divisions despite being only 25 years old. Alexander is the former IBF and WBC world title holder at 140 pounds, with win Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:29:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kell_brook_finally_gets_his_shot_at_devon_alexander_on_may_18/13356025 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kell_brook_finally_gets_his_shot_at_devon_alexander_on_may_18/13356025 Kell Brook finally gets his shot at Devon Alexander on May 18 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/kell_brook_finally_gets_his_shot_at_devon_alexander_on_may_18/13356025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b1bdf0948007811b67debabf2055b4f40363cae/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89090131.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193C810167040F6D6D091A839676BB25A21.jpg Frankie Gavin looks to lay down a marker against Jason Welborn this Friday. Gavin, a riddle, defends his British welterweight title for the first time since acquiring it a couple months back from Bradford old hand Junior Witter. Tividale man Welborn, 11-1 (5), seems overmatched in this one (U.K. sports books have him posted as a 12-1 outsider) in a main event where a key focus falls on the manner Gavin performs. In a 14-fight unbeaten run, Gavin has frustrated. A prodigious talent, he remains England’s only ever world amateur champion (Gavin struck gold in Detroit in 2007). In a reported 108-20 unpaid record, he topped some of the world’s very best, including the likes of Italian Domenico Valenino and Russian ace Alexei Tichtchenko. The Birmingham pickpocket, slightly introverted when among fans or in front of a camera, is customarily charged with being gifted or blessed, untouchable even. When he’s on song, that is. Too often he’s been off-key. Personal problems, distractio... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:52:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_beat_frankie_gavin_looks_to_pick_up_steam_against_jason_welborn/12684025 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_beat_frankie_gavin_looks_to_pick_up_steam_against_jason_welborn/12684025 British Beat: Frankie Gavin Looks To Pick Up Steam Against Jason Welborn http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/british_beat_frankie_gavin_looks_to_pick_up_steam_against_jason_welborn/12684025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e33cf4c5a358021289086bd195e5eeba37c6dceb/mini/Junior_Witter_v_c09a.jpg There is nothing in sport that quite matches the adrenaline shot that is a boxing rivalry. A sport of merciless violence by its very nature, the only way to amplify the heat inside the ring is to add personal dislike. British boxing has had rivalries aplenty over the years, and is right now overflowing with potential high-publicity, quality match-ups that could once again force the nation to sit attentively around their television screens. Over two parts I will discuss some of the most spiteful British boxing rivalries, both in the recent past - which I will detail here in Part 1 - and in the contemporary field, which I will discuss in Part 2. Benn and Eubank set the benchmark During the 1990’s, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank accosted each other in the ring on two separate occasions. In both matches, what followed can only be described as hate-fueled war between two of Britain’s most accomplished fighters of their generation. As personalities, they were polar opposites. Eubank’s self-r... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:12:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_rivalries_the_fiercest_best_and_worst_of_them_all/12089734 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_rivalries_the_fiercest_best_and_worst_of_them_all/12089734 British boxing rivalries: The fiercest, best (and worst) of them all http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/british_boxing_rivalries_the_fiercest_best_and_worst_of_them_all/12089734 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Upon hearing that unbeaten junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield is looking for an opponent for his upcoming fight on August 17th televised by ESPN "Friday Night Fights", former world champion-and now resurgent contender-DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley wants Mayfield and the boxing world to know that he is ready and willing to step in. As reported by Fightnews, Nate Yoder, Vice President of Prize Fight Promotions (Mayfield's promoter), says that Mayfield is "the top 140-pounder in the world," "is willing to take on all comers," and they "have offered this fight o anyone that will take it."  Corley is coming off back-to-back impressive victories over previously unbeaten Gabriel Braceo (18-0) on January 21, 2012, and most recently, he traveled to the backyard of once-beaten Paul McCloskey and stopping the former European champion in the 10th round of their scheduled 12-round junior welterweight contest on May 5.  Now... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:18:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/corley_ready_to_step_in_to_face_mayfield_if_mayfield_is_really_willing_to_take_all_comers/11316370 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/corley_ready_to_step_in_to_face_mayfield_if_mayfield_is_really_willing_to_take_all_comers/11316370 Corley ready to step in to face Mayfield, if Mayfield is really willing to take all comers http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/corley_ready_to_step_in_to_face_mayfield_if_mayfield_is_really_willing_to_take_all_comers/11316370 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Manny Pacquiao conqueror in 2010 interview talks about steroids, not getting a big fight, signing Cameron Dunkin, being dropped by Kendall Holt, watching tape on his opponents, and picking up a new tool from Junior Witter. Back in 2010, myself as well as Brent Alderson and Otis Griffin hosted an almost every Tuesday Unternet boxing radio show of which there are now many. On the March 9 edition, we had Timothy Bradley as a guest and a yet to appear on HBO version of the fighter showed the personality that existed all along before it was blasted to the masses via HBO's 24/7. Bradley had a number of interesting things to offer his opinion on, including early thoughts on the Pacquiao-Bradley drug testing drama. Mark Ortega: What are your feelings on Alexander-Urango being for the WBC title that they made you vacate and it being a unification fight? No feelings whatsoever man. These guys are gonna do whatever they want to do. I still got my WBC title over here. I don&#3... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:15:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/canned_timothy_bradley_in_2010/11241244 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/canned_timothy_bradley_in_2010/11241244 Canned: Timothy Bradley In 2010 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/canned_timothy_bradley_in_2010/11241244 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/c/ecbe80745b3af39d567522ec9a5228f9aa499355/mini/Junior_Witter_v_69b8.jpg Sheffield’s Kid Galahad dealt artfully with Barnsley’s Josh Wale on Saturday, peppering him silly for nine rounds until the Brampton man was pulled out in his corner due to worsening facial damage. Wale, a window cleaner by trade, was out of his depth here. After a torrid opening round, during which realisation dawned that brute force and honest graft would not nearly be enough to thwart this latest Ingle gym prodigy, “The Outlaw” looked as though he’d been asked to clean the nearby Meadowhall Centre with a thimble full of suds and a napkin. As promised, Wale, 120 ¾, rushed Galahad, 121 ¾, on the opening bell. The favourite, though, was ready for him, and took the pep out of his charge with a sharp and debilitating body attack. Waves of darting, accurate punches would then follow, smacking plum into Wale’s face – it was a highly impressive exhibition of skill. In fact, with only a little more power, Galahad might well have had his hand raised before three minutes were up. As it wa... Sun, 13 May 2012 11:39:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_round_up_kid_galahad_wails_on_josh_wale_junior_witter_claims_british_welterweight_title/10782083 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_round_up_kid_galahad_wails_on_josh_wale_junior_witter_claims_british_welterweight_title/10782083 The Round Up: Kid Galahad Wails on Josh Wale, Junior Witter Claims British Welterweight Title, ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_round_up_kid_galahad_wails_on_josh_wale_junior_witter_claims_british_welterweight_title/10782083 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/053fe64501c6a9ca0635311a26b2163a118669a4/mini/86.jpg As he readies for his June 9 fight with Manny Pacquiao, undefeated challenger Timothy Bradley will share some thoughts with us each week. In the first installment, Bradley talks about his best and worst memories of his boxing career. Q: Discuss your best and worst memory as a fighter, and which wins -- amateur or professional -- have been the most satisfying or memorable? Timothy Bradley: I have been blessed to have been in many memorable fights which have contributed to great memories as a professional fighter. I get asked a lot which fight stands out the most, and I would have to say my victory over Junior Witter. It was my first world championship fight. I'll never forget it. Witter was the champion and I was the challenger. I had to travel to his backyard in England to fight him in front of his hometown fans. I knew I had to train hard in camp and execute perfectly against him. No one was going to do me any favors over there. Every point I won I earned. There is something very special when you Thu, 10 May 2012 04:26:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bradley_recounts_best_worst_moments/10759673 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bradley_recounts_best_worst_moments/10759673 Bradley recounts best, worst moments http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bradley_recounts_best_worst_moments/10759673 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c86760a994ad37e0b9d92f9f39e81e02663ad59d/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f81049194.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1934575D5D588F5A890AC707AB2AF47016D.jpg Colin Lynes  Talks Witter, Purdy and Future Aspirations Back in May 2011 I interviewed former IBO Light Welterweight World Champion Colin Lynes, just as he was preparing to take part in the excellent Matchroom Sport promoted Prizefighter series. Now, a year later as Lynes prepares to take on Junior Witter, I caught up with him once again, to discuss how Prizefighter played out, his most recent fight against Lee Purdy, his upcoming match against Junior Witter and much more. Take a look. Interview by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Credit: Gianluca Rio Di Caro Unfortunately Colin didn’t win Prizefighter, having lost to eventual competition winner Yassine El Maachi in the semifinal, by a highly dubious points decision. Some five months later Colin was back in action, this time challenging Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy for his British Welterweight title. After twelve scintillating rounds Colin once again strapped the coveted Lonsdale belt around his waist. I did intend to catch up with Colin... Wed, 09 May 2012 13:26:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/colin_lynes_interview_lynes_vs_junior_witter_this_weekend/10754813 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/colin_lynes_interview_lynes_vs_junior_witter_this_weekend/10754813 Colin Lynes interview, Lynes vs. Junior Witter this weekend http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/colin_lynes_interview_lynes_vs_junior_witter_this_weekend/10754813 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/d/1d5a8548f6b8aacdd03712f63eb362bd23feae1a/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f76580288.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19347E74310BEBE2D7A022D0B210728EA96.jpg Popular Romanian boxer Victor Lupo has fully prepared for the toughest fight of his pro career, tomorrow (Saturday) night in the 12-round main event against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") International Welterweight Championship, at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City. Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, earned his title shot having defeated former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) last February by a 10-round decision for the vacant WBC International Silver title. Presently rated No. 19 by the WBC, Lupo is a former Canadian welterweight and WBC Fedecentro middleweight champion, who is unbeaten the past four years ago. WBC #26-rated Decarie, of Quebec, is a former Canadian light welterweight and NABO welterweight champion, who lost a 12-round unanimous decision in 2010 to Souleymane M'baye for the interim World Boxing Association ("WBA") welterweight title. Lupo's Hennessy Sports Can... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:15:57 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_set_for_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8772709 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_set_for_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8772709 Lupo-Decarie Set for Saturday Night in Quebec City http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lupo_decarie_set_for_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8772709 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Popular Romanian boxer Victor Lupo has fully prepared for the toughest fight of his pro career, tomorrow (Saturday) night in the 12-round main event against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") International Welterweight Championship, at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City.   Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, earned his title shot having defeated former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) last February by a 10-round decision for the vacant WBC International Silver title. Presently rated No. 19 by the WBC, Lupo is a former Canadian welterweight and WBC Fedecentro middleweight champion, who is unbeaten the past four years ago.   WBC #26-rated Decarie, of Quebec, is a former Canadian light welterweight and NABO welterweight champion, who lost a 12-round unanimous decision in 2010 to Souleymane M'baye for the interim World Boxing Association ("WBA") welterweight title.   Lupo's Hennessy Sports Canada stable-mate, Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_wbc_international_welterweight_title_fight_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8770918 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_wbc_international_welterweight_title_fight_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8770918 Lupo-Decarie WBC International Welterweight Title Fight Saturday Night In Quebec City http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lupo_decarie_wbc_international_welterweight_title_fight_saturday_night_in_quebec_city/8770918 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Canadian welterweight Victor Lupo finally gets his well deserved title shot December 17 against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") International Welterweight Championship at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City. Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, become the mandatory challenger last February by defeating former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) by a 10-round decision for the vacant WBC International Silver title. The reigning WBC International champion, Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco, was recently stripped of his title belt for refusing to fight Lupo. "I worked very hard to become the mandatory challenger," WBC #19-rated Lupo said, "but I couldn't force Lo Greco to fight me. I'm excited to be getting my chance against Decarie, a good fighter who will be fighting at home. I didn't care if I had to fight him on the moon. I've waited a long time for this op... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:13:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_set_for_dec_17th_from_quebec_city/8143360 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_set_for_dec_17th_from_quebec_city/8143360 Lupo-Decarie Set for Dec 17th from Quebec City http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lupo_decarie_set_for_dec_17th_from_quebec_city/8143360 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Canadian welterweight Victor Lupo finally gets his well deserved title shot December 17 against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") International Welterweight Championship at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City.   Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, become the mandatory challenger last February by defeating former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) by a 10-round decision for the vacant WBC International Silver title. The reigning WBC International champion, Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco, was recently stripped of his title belt for refusing to fight Lupo.   "I worked very hard to become the mandatory challenger," WBC #19-rated Lupo said, "but I couldn't force Lo Greco to fight me. I'm excited to be getting my chance against Decarie, a good fighter who will be fighting at home. I didn't care if I had to fight him on the moon. I've waited a long time for this opportunity and plan on taking Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:12:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8141878 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8141878 Lupo-Decarie Battle For Vacant WBC International Welterweight Title http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8141878 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png TORONTO (November 16, 2011) - Canadian welterweight Victor Lupo finally gets his well deserved title shot December 17 against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") International Welterweight Championship at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City.   Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, become the mandatory challenger last February by defeating former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) by a 10-round decision for the vacant WBC International Silver title. The reigning WBC International champion, Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Read more [...] Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:47:07 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8139502 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8139502 Lupo-Decarie battle for vacant WBC International Welterweight Title http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lupo_decarie_battle_for_vacant_wbc_international_welterweight_title/8139502 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png