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Liddard stops Conway and becomes the youngest ever British 160lb champion
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8 months agoon
World Boxing News reported the results live from the capital as York Hall hosted an thrilling domestic clash. Kieron Conway defended his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles against undefeated challenger George Liddard in the full gala live on DAZN.
From the first bell to the final break, the action did not disappoint.
Liddard makes history: Britain’s youngest middleweight champion
Liddard, nicknamed The Billericay Bomber, defeated Kieron Conway and defeated him to win the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles via 10th round TKO. Conway was tackled in the ninth over and suffered a left hand injury that ultimately forced his corner to throw in the towel.
At just 23 years elderly, Liddard becomes the youngest ever British middleweight champion 13-0 with 8 KOs. Promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that a world title fight could be two or three years away, giving fans the opportunity to watch the rise of a recent British star.
Conway TKO in the tenth round
The reigning champion had moments of success, but was ultimately unable to keep up with Liddard’s relentless pressure. An injury to Conway’s left hand complicated the challenge, making a stoppage necessary. Liddard’s combination of aggression and composed ring IQ earned him a well-deserved coronation in the capital.
Second main thriller: Ryan wins technical decision
ShannonRyan made a technical decision victory over Chloe Watson after a clash of heads, which left Watson with a severely swollen eye. The ring doctor allowed one extra round, but the injury worsened. After four completed rounds, all three judges scored it 40-36 in favor of Ryan.
The victory gave Ryan the vacant IBF intercontinental super flyweight title and showed her composure in tough circumstances.
Sains wins silver titles in England and the Commonwealth
Jimmy’s Science made a major statement in the middleweight ranks with a dominant showing against Troy Coleman. Coleman’s corner pulled him out tardy in the fourth round, awarding Sains the vacant English and Commonwealth middleweight belts.
The victory highlights Sains’ rise and puts him as a contender to watch in the division.
Rising stars shine
Tiah-Mai Ayton remains perfect
Teenage bantamweight prospect Tiah-Mai Ayton impressed again, stopping Argentinian Laura Belen Valdebenito for her third consecutive victory during her professional break. The 19-year-old knocked down her opponent twice, demonstrating strength and composure beyond her years.
Taylor Bevan continues his KO streak
Super middleweight sensation Taylor Bevan he maintained his impeccable record by defeating Lukas Ferneza in the fifth round and forcing a decisive stoppage. Bevan is now 6-0 after the KO loss and continues his destructive streak at York Hall.
The most crucial introductory moments
Lela Buttigieg he overcame a nasty cut after a clash of heads to secure an eight-round victory (79-73) over Christian Schembri in the Malta middleweight derby – it was Buttigieg’s first full-distance appearance and a solid step in his development.
Adam Maca18, forced a break in the final round against Juan Alberto Batista and increased the score to 3-0. The teenage bantamweight’s skill and composure were evident throughout.
Jermaine Dhliwayo opened the card with a fourth-round overtime victory over Mario Victorino Vera, setting the tone for an action-packed evening.
Liddard’s next steps
York Hall provided non-stop action from start to finish. While Kieron Conway’s reign is coming to an end, George Liddard’s story is just beginning. Fans can expect him to continue his domestic dominance and eventual world title challenge in the coming years.
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Roy Jones Jr Says He’ll Return to Fighting One Fighter If He Gets an Eight-Figure Salary: ‘It’ll Make Me Prepare’
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1 hour agoon
June 13, 2026
Roy Jones Jr has announced his price and is demanding an eight-figure purse if he is to make it through the ropes.
At his peak, the American became one of the best players to ever grace the sport, and his breathtaking speed and overall physical prowess made him seem almost unbeatable.
After winning world titles at middleweight, super middleweight and airy heavyweight, Jones even moved up to heavyweight and dethroned John Ruiz to win the WBA belt in 2003.
The pound-for-pound legend retired in 2018, when many thought his best days were behind him, only to take it to the next level exhibition match with Mike Tyson in 2020
Although it was a non-contest, many believed that Tyson outplayed Jones, who then returned professionally against Anthony Pettis and lost an eight-round decision to the former UFC champion in 2023.
Since then, the 57-year-old has remained on the safer side of the competition, but is now eyeing another comeback, this time against Misfits boxer Tommy Fury.
Having delved into the power side of the sport following previous professional victories over Jake Paul and KSI, Fury is now preparing to face former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall.
I’m talking to Betting showroomJones said he would only be willing to challenge the 27-year-old if he was handsomely rewarded for his troubles.
“Is me vs. Tommy Fury dead? Nothing is dead forever. Roy Jones is still alive. Tommy Fury is still alive. Who knows? For the right money, it would make me go to the gym to get ready.”
“If they give me $10 million of course. Ten and more, yes. If they don’t give me $10 million and more, then no, I’m not wasting my time.”
Fury’s six-round exhibition match with Hall will take place later today at the Manchester Arena, although the result will not affect his professional record of 11-0 (4 KO).
“There are a confined number of fights and he can’t fight every fighter. So why don’t you consider that [Iglesias and Sheeraz] think about who wants to be at the front of the line,” Kellerman said on InsideRingShow.
Kellerman rejected the idea that Canelo was firing any of the fighters.
“He’s not saying he’s ignoring Sheeraz and Iglesias. In fact, he just gave them a path. He said, ‘I’m fighting Mbilli.’ You are fighting each other. This is not a duck. This is about business,” Kellerman said.
Sheeraz has already made it clear that he has no interest in following the route proposed by Canelo. Responding to a suggestion from an earlier interview, the British fighter said he respected Alvarez but would not allow another boxer to dictate his career decisions.
A fight between Sheeraz and Iglesias could answer many of the remaining questions about both men.
Canelo is preparing to fight Mbilli, a fighter widely viewed as one of the most threatening fighters in the division due to his constant pressure and furious attacks. Meanwhile, Sheeraz has had two fights since moving up to 168 pounds, a fight against Edgar Berlanga, who he stopped in July 2025 after Canelo had already beaten him a year earlier, and 39-year-old Al Begic for the vacant WBO title.
A fight between Sheeraz and Iglesias could eliminate many of the questions that still haunt both men. Sheeraz would have the opportunity to silence critics who believe his super middleweight resume is slim, while Iglesias could reaffirm a growing reputation that has led some fans to consider him the division’s boogeyman.
The winner would pose a bigger and more marketable challenge. Instead of facing Sheeraz immediately after his victory over Begic, Alvarez could face an opponent who had a decisive victory over another world champion, adding more significance to what could be one of the final marquee fights of his career.
Max Kellerman reacts to Canelo Álvarez’s comments about Hamzah Sheeraz and Osleys Iglesias 👀#InsideTheRing | The latest episode LIVE NOW on YouTube The Ring 📺 pic.twitter.com/tfOhDtjgit
— InsideRingShow (@InsideRingShow) June 12, 2026
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fighting landscape. His reports focus on the most essential fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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Errol Spence Jr puts himself in line for an All-American main event if he wins his comeback against Tszyu
Published
5 hours agoon
June 13, 2026
Errol Spence Jr gained additional motivation to defeat Tim Tszyu, knowing that the winner of the upcoming fight could face a potentially more lucrative opportunity.
The two former world champions will face each other on July 25 in Australia, with Tszyu having the home advantage and looking to rejoin the world stage.
To do this, the 31-year-old must defeat a credible opponent and prove that despite losing three of his last six fights, he remains one of the top super welterweight fighters in the world.
Ideally, he would have fought Spence at 154 pounds, but given his opponent’s three-year layoff, Tszyu ultimately agreed to fight at the catchweight of 158 pounds.
Before the long break, Spence lost the WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight titles to Terence Crawford, who defeated his rival with a surprisingly one-sided ninth-round stoppage.
However, even before his loss to “Bud,” many believed that “The Truth” would be better suited to the 154-pound division, where he plans to make his mark after his triumph over Tszyu.
If such a plan comes to fruition, Spence could enter into a national feud with Jermell Charlo, who has not fought since unanimous decision loss to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023
According to Mike Coppinger of Ring MagazineCharlo could very well face Tszyu if the Australian wins the fight against Spence.
“I was told he would be lined up to win [Spence-Tszyu]. Of course, nothing has been done yet. I’m told that behind the scenes, Charlo is being lined up for this fight, which will take place at 154 pounds.[lbs]”
Before the 168-pound fight with Canelo, Charlo became the undisputed super welterweight champion by dethroning Brian Castano by a 10th-round stoppage in 2022, less than a year after his controversial boxing draw.
The 36-year-old achieved this ambition by training under Derrick James, who is also Spence’s former head coach.
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