Shropshire boxer Kieran Solon has watching brief of opponent

Young Shropshire boxer Kieran Solon has been studying his opponent closely ahead of this afternoon’s national ABA schools Open Championships semi-final in Yorkshire.

Telford boxing aces in glory bid

Telford boxing aces Akash Turqir and Kieran Solon will be fighting to clinch semi-final places in the National ABA schools championships in Liverpool tomorrow.

Shropshire boxers on the trail of national glory

Five of the county’s aspiring young boxers will climb back into the ring tomorrow in their pursuit of national schools gold.

Change of opponent for Mark Lloyd in title bout

Mark Lloyd in action against Pier Olivier Cote

Shropshire boxing pro Mark Lloyd will have to deal with a change of opponent if he is to take the Midland light-middleweight crown later this month.

Shropshire boxer Mark Lloyd is taking on Max Maxwell for title

Mark Lloyd at the weigh-in for tonight’s fight with Pier Olivier Cote

SHROPSHIRE boxing pro Mark Lloyd will get the chance to become a two-time Midland champion next month when he fights Birmingham’s Max Maxwell in his opponent’s home-town.

Richie Woodhall hails future Telford boxing stars

Richie Woodhall presents Wellington’s Dylan Brassington, 16, with his trophy

Telford's former professional world boxing champion and Olympic medalist Richie Woodhall has hailed the town’s Olympic potential.

Family makes boxing history as Rob and Brydie pack a punch

Father and daughter fighters Rob and Brydie O’Keefe at the Lord Hill Hotel

History was made at Shrewsbury & Severnside ABC’s dinner-boxing show when father and daughter both stepped into the ring on the same bill last night.

Shropshire boxer Liam Davies crowned Midlands champion

Shropshire fighter Liam Davies was crowned Midlands champion in the Clubs For Young People championships and progressed to the national stages.

Shropshire boxing show is a family affair

Seconds out – Rob O’Keefe and his daughter Brydie preparing for their fights

A Shropshire boxing club is on the brink of creating history by having a father-daughter double act appearing on the same bill.

Loss for Mark Lloyd on points to Nasser Al Harbi

Boxer Mark Lloyd suffered a narrow defeat against Birmingham’s highly-rated Nasser Al Harbi in Manchester last night.

Mark Lloyd is ready for a return to action

Telford boxing pro Mark Lloyd faces a daunting return to the ring tonight after nearly five months away.

Mark Lloyd in running for title match-up

Pier Olivier Cote in action against Mark Lloyd

Telford's Mark Lloyd will box for the fifth title of his pro career next month when he travels to Gloucester to go up against unbeaten hometown hero Chris Higgs.

Local heroes boost boxing bid

Telford sporting legends Mickey Bushell and Richie Woodhall have helped get a fundraising drive for a Shropshire boxing club off to a flying start.

World champ Tim Witherspoon hits Shropshire

Telford & Wrekin Boxing Club head coach Brian Robb with Tim Witherspoon

Ricky Hatton’s imminent return to the boxing ring will be good for the fighter and good for British Boxing, former world heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon has said.

Tim Witherspoon guest at Telford boxing academy event

Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tim Witherspoon will be in Telford tonight as the guest of honour at an evening of entertainment in aid of Telford & Wrekin Boxing Academy.

Petition is launched to save Shrewsbury boxing club

A petition has been launched to save an historic Shrewsbury boxing club which was attacked by arsonists – with hundreds of people already backing the campaign.

Keiron Gray’s title shot is saved by a switch

Telford boxer Kieron Gray has revealed that he will still fight for the British Masters Middleweight championship this month – despite his original title shot have fallen through.