Jan

Q&A: Top British trainer Joe Gallagher talks Quigg, Crolla and Smith clan

Tireless trainer Joe Gallagher presides over a stable of strong British talent and says 2015 will be a banner year for his fighters on the world stage.

Dec

Anthony Crolla seriously hurt by burglars, lightweight title bout is off

by Doug Fischer

Anthony Crolla was badly hurt in an incident involving two men allegedly robbing a neighbor’s home on Tuesday. The British lightweight suffered a serious head wound and is currently in a stable condition at a local hospital. His shot at WBA lightweight titleholder Richar Abril on Jan. 23 in Manchester has been called off.

Nov

Matthew Macklin: “I believe that the best is yet to come from me”

by Doug Fischer

British middleweight contender Matthew Macklin, who takes on Jorge Sebastian Heiland in Dublin on Saturday, says he’s still hungry for a title shot after three previous tries. The 32-year-old veteran is more motivated than ever after reuniting with trainer Joe Gallagher.

Oct

Paul Smith, Joe Gallagher discuss Arthur Abraham and WBO ruling

by Doug Fischer

Following Paul Smith’s controversial decision loss to WBO 168-pound beltholder Arthur Abraham, Smith’s promoter requested the WBO to make him Abraham’s mandatory challenger. That request was shot down. Here’s what Smith and his trainer have to say about the ruling.

Sep

Paul Smith: “I need to make Arthur Abraham respect me”

by Doug Fischer

Paul Smith challenges for his first world title on Saturday when he faces Arthur Abraham for the WBO super middleweight belt in Germany. The popular Liverpool native, a huge underdog, spoke to RingTV.com contributor Tom Gray about his opportunity.