World Boxing News 2010-2013

Welshman career on hold Rumours that former world champion Enzo Maccarinelli had tested positive for a banned substance have been swirling around boxing for the past month and have now been confirmed. The 31 year-old, who recently vacated his British cruiserweight title, is facing a ban from the sport just as he may have been on the verge of a possible all-Welsh world title showdown with WBO light-heavyweight king Nathan Cleverly. The likeable fighter from Swansea had one of the best reputations in the sport and had also been working as a commentator for BoxNation when the first reports filtered through of a problem with his test result. Journeyman Michael Banbula and former English cruiserweight champion Terry Dunstan have also been named as the latest boxers to be serving suspensions for using banned substance.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Tournament showing puts Scouser back in title frame Former English super-middleweight champion Tony Dodson (26-3-1, 13 KO’s) has put himself back into British title contention after his gutsy performance at the Prizefighter tournament last Saturday night. The 30 year-old from Liverpool impressively defeated Michael Banbula on points in a bout littered with head-clashes, before a stunning knockout victory over Menay Edwards followed in the semi-final, but unfortunately for Dodson, the damage had been done. Polish-born Banbula’s awkward style in the first fight caused several sickening head butts between the pair, opening gashes over both fighters eyes and eventually put pay to Dodson’s challenge for the £32,000 prize. With Sam Couzens replacing Dodson in the final it was a huge let down as Travis Dickinson v Tony Dodson would have been a mouth-watering prospect and definitely would have been the fight of the night, but still could be one for the future. ...