19/04/2013 Not just Alvarez v Trout tomorrow night.......

Fight fans are in for a treat this weekend, with 3 huge match ups which all promise to offer something special.
British fans will be familiar with Tyson Fury's climb to the top of the Heavyweight division on channel 5, and they have captured another step of Fury's career as he edges ever closer to the crown. This weekend he takes on American Steve Cunningham, Its a match that Fury should win but he will certainly have his work cut out. Both men will look to prevail as the Boxer next inline for a shot at Vitali's Heavyweight title, this eliminator will probably go the distance unless Fury comes out the blocks strong and we could then see an early KO from the big man. Nathan Cleverly will also go head to head with Robin Krasniqi whilst Dereck Chisora steps back in the ring after his infamous fight with David Haye. Chisora will look to overcome Hector Avila and get himself back in the running of the heavyweights.

18/04/2013 Brook v Alexander called off again

Today it has been confirmed that the IBF have ruled that Kevin Buizier will be the man to step up and face Devon Alexander after Britain's Kell Brook has pulled out through injury. Its the third time that this match up has been called off leaving many fans upset that the fight they have wanted to see, they will now have to wait to see.

Buizier who is 20-0 has been given the chance to step up as he is the IBF's mandatory challenger, this means that Kell Brook will fall back down the rankings and have to wait to get another chance at his world title shot in America.

It was the chance of a lifetime for Brook, who originally pulled out through injury, Alexander himself also had the fight delayed due to injury, and when all was cleared with both fighters and the papers had been signed it seemed that fight fans would get a Welterweight showdown that looked so promising. Alexander becomes the overwhelming favorite to retain his title and we will have to wait to see what happens with the Kell Brook saga.

11/04/2013 Donaire v Rigondeaux this weekend!

This weekend sees one of the most anticipated fights of the year, 31-1 Nonito Donaire faces unbeaten 11-0 Guillermo Rigondeaux. It's the fight everyone wants to see, with all the incredible Boxing ability of Donaire, critics are saying that he faces his toughest challenge yet. Rigondeaux offers a huge amount and I personally think he cold really upset the odds on Saturday night. 

Styles make fights, and this certainly has everything a Boxing fan could ask for, speed, counter punching and KO power. Since Donaire lost his first fight a few years ago he has come back better than ever and it looks like no one will stop him in his tracks, many have him ranked in the top 5 p4p Boxers in the world and this weekend he will either solidify his place amongst Boxings elite or he will take another step backwards. Watch this space.

20th April, Alvarez v Trout, my take.

20h April will be a night to keep free, as 2 of the best upcoming fighters will go head to head and compete for a potential shot at current P4P champ Floyd Mayweather. Both Austin Trout and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will look to overcome each other as this could shoot them to the big payday they are both seeking.

After an incredible upset against Miguel Cotto, Austin Trout has put himself in great position but must defeat the odds by putting an end to the incredible win streak of the Mexican. Rumours are already circulating that Canelo is next inline for Mayweather, but I can't help but agree with many critics and reporters that the young gunslinger should hold fire and continue to wow throughout the division and work his way through an overwhelming talent of fighters.

Trout on the other hand will no doubt be entering this match up the underdog just like he did when he  outclassed the Puerto Rican Cotto, but he offers an incredible ring presense, with great in ring ability, speed and strength he can surely do what many have failed to do and unlock Canelos weaknesses. It will be the undoing of one of these men, for me I have to favour Alvarez, but I really hope Trout pushes him to the edge of his ability.

With a barrage of incredible fights coming our way this is definitely one not to be missed, styles make fights and this fight is built on two different styles that will surely prevail as one of the fight of the year contenders. Mayweather will be watching this one very closely, although not to close as he will currently be getting in shape for his showdown with Robert Gurrero, another potential fight for one of these two ringmasters.

31/03/2013 It was the right decision....

Saturday night brought us plenty of action from the echo arena in Liverpool, notably two clashes with two very different styles, both resulting in the same outcome. The first match up saw a rematch from a year ago, Anthony Crolla v Derry Matthews. Matthews went in to this match with a huge advantage, not only had he already beaten Crolla, but he had the backing of some 7000 fans.

It was a fight that promised so much and delivered so much more, from round to round the momentum swung in both men's favours, Crolla starting off with a terrific game plan and looking very sharp. Matthews on the other hand took a while to settle in to the fight, but once he found his rythem he looked just as sharp as before. Both me deserved the win, and when it was announced that they may have to fight again due to a draw on the judges scorecard, I couldn't help but feel slight disappointment that this saga wasn't settled on the night, but it remains that everyone including myself will be glued to another fight between these two men.

Topping the bill was Tony Bellew v Isaac Chilemba, this was a huge contrast compared to what the fans had just witnessed, and certainly did not live up to what most fans thought would be a great encounter. Bellew was the clear favourite going into the ring, but people had obviously failed to do their research on Chilemba, as he was a man that had only lost one fight on his way to this eliminator, and he even avenged that. He was not to be taken for granted, but I can't help feel that Bellew did just this. Obviously very frustrated right from the outset after a slight push of heads and a stare down after the first round ended. The fight continued in the same fashion, with both men landing some telling shots but neither really doing any damage.

Overall it was the decision that left silence fall over the echo arena, with another draw, and one judge even having Chilemba winning by four rounds, it was thought that Bellew had been hard done by. I personally saw nothing wrong with the decision and I actually am in agreement with the final outcome. Bellew pleaded that he was the clear winner, even saying that he should of win as he was the home town man, I'm sorry but that's the sort of excuse that we fans want to take straight out of the sport (reference to last weekends action in Germany). Somebody should have reminded Bellew with a few rounds left that this was indeed an eliminator and had he have won this he would have probably landed a big pay day in the U.S.

Either way this fight will probably happen again, in order for Bellew to win his time he will need to keep his head, and also forget about the other fighters around him. I still can't help but feel he has still not forgotten his close loss to Welsh champion Nathan Cleverly. What is for certain is based on this performance neither man will beat current WBC champ Chad Dawson.

29/03/2013 Gurrero caught in possession of a gun at JFK

With just 6 weeks until he is due to face pound for pound champion Floyd Mayweaher, Robert Gurrero finds himself in hot water after being stopped yesterday at JFK airport due to being in possession of a gun.

It couldn't have come at a worse time for the man who has promised to dethrone Mayweather, 'I have been put on this planet to humble Floyd Mayweather' states Gurrero. Most would say that it's an impossible task, but he if he does manage to see through his promise, he must then enter the courtroom to give reasoning to why he was carrying the weapon.

Mayweather himself has confirmed that he has many more fights left in the tank over the next few years, with many fighters out there that would love a shot at the 'money', he finds himself in a unique position of choosing who he wants next to step up. I think most fans would love to see Mayweather take on the Mexican gunslinger 'Canelo' Alvarez, but it would seem he is biding his time before he opens up a shot to he young champion. For now Robert Gurrero is the man left to the challenge of breaking the unbeaten record.

25/03/13 Back for 2013

After being away for a over the new year period, we are back and having seen some incredible matches and some shock results, I think we can all agree that we are excited to have the boxing season back and underway.

I myself had a chance to sit back and enjoy the highs and lows of the sport that I love, watch matches fall apart, notably Kelly Pavlik calling it a day just a few weeks after promising to take on Andre Ward. Matches being made that have got us on the edge of our seats again, encounters like Alvarez v Trout, Mayweather v Gurrero, Rios v Alvarado and manymore. I also got the chance to attend my local amatuer boxing event showcasing all that the midlands have to offer at a variety of weights. An incredible day that proved once again theres nothing sweeter than live sports, especially up close and personal.

Watching David Prices shock loss to Tony Thompson was hard to swallow, especially as I have been backing him to go all the way and dominate what is a less than average heavyweight division right now. Instead its Tyson Fury that yet again have the critics talking, and weather its for the right or wrong reasons, he definately looks like nobody is going to stop him getting a shot at a world title. Adrien Broner showed us yet again tha he is the man to beat at lightweight, taking Gavin Rees to the limits of his boxing ability and showing that he was still leagues ahead of him. His brash and cocky nature is coming across more and more to the Brithish public, but it would seem his home nation are still struggling to connect to his fighting nature.

Froch v Kessler 2 was officially announced and leaves all British fight fans with a mouthwatering promise that this time round, Froch may comeout on top. Both men friends outside the ring again seems a distance away as they now both prepare for the biggest fights of their careers. With Froch aiming for another rematch with Ward and Kessler looking to climb back to the top of a division he once dominated.

This post is short and sweet but I want all fans to know that we at BWM will be back and tracking all the latest fight news and reviewing all the fights from across the world.