Gavin McDonnell can create British boxing history when he takes on Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on February 25, live on Sky Sports.
Victory for McDonnell in his first World title fight would see him join twin brother and WBA Bantamweight champion Jamie as World champions – making them the first British twins to achieve such a remarkable feat.
Samir Mouneimne got into the ring for the first time in almost a year as he continued his preparations for his Featherweight British Title showdown with Ryan Walsh next month.
As 2013 draws to an end I have taken a look back through the HU17.net archives to pick out some of the key moments that have occurred in our town.
Hull again showed why the city is fast earning its self a reputation as great place to host top flight boxing.
Luke Campbell MBE is back in action against Lee Connelly in his home town later tonight – and the Olympic hero is hoping for more rounds to showcase his skills, live on Sky Sports.
In little over 24 hours Hull will again be focus of world’s boxing fans as it plays host to a night of professional boxing.
Mike Bromby St Paul’s Boxing Academy described Samir Mouneimne as Simply The Best after the fighter beat the southern area champion Ian Bailey by technical knock-out.
Hull fighter Samir Mouneimne Jr took the next step as he beat David Savage in a British featherweight title eliminator at the Hull Sports Arena.
Hennessy Sports held a press conference ahead of the boxing show this Saturday, December 8th at the Sports Arena, Hull. The event will see James DeGale the current European Middle champion take on Fulgencio Zúñiga
Hull fighter Samir Mouneimne Jr is ready to take “the next step” as he prepares to meet David Savage in a 10 round British featherweight title eliminator.
Paul Kershaw described the performance of fighters from St Paul’s Boxing Academy as ‘Great’ as the Hull based club once again put on a cracking night of professional boxing that included a special appearance of Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell.
This Saturday professional boxing returns to Hull with ‘The Main Event’ that will feature six bouts of profressional boxing. Beverley will have two fighters taking part in the show, Vincent Collingwood and Louis Hubbard.
Super Featherweight Samir Mouneimne set his self up with a shot at the English title as he overcame Pavel Sekouf at the Bonus Arena. A former pupil of Beverley Grammar School Samir fights from the St Paul’s Amateur Boxing Academy in Hull.
Louis Hubbard will have to wait for his chance to turn pro after his first bout scheduled to take place at Hull City Hall Friday Night Fight night was cancelled. There were still an number of boxing contests on the night including the main event which championship bout that featured former Beverley Grammar School pupil Samir Mouneimne who beat Chris Riley to win the International Masters Featherweight title with a…