World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Prospect defeats Canadian champion Britain’s number one heavyweight Tyson Fury scored his 17 th professional victory in a three-round brawl with Neven Pajkic at Event City in Manchester to retain his Commonwealth title. The 23 year-old didn’t have it all his own way though as the Canadian champion caught him with a powerful shot in the second round, putting him down for the first time in his career and threatening his unbeaten record. Loooking visibly annoyed with himself, Fury came out for the third with a renewed vigour and began landing some heavy shots which had Pajkic in trouble early in the round. ‘No Surrender’ was eventually put on the floor from a three-punch combination by the double champion and after a second knockdown the writing was on the wall for Pajkic, 34. Referee Marcus McDonnell stepped in to stop the bout when the challenger was in trouble for a third time in what looked to be a premature stoppage with Pajkic willing...

Tyson Fury v Neven Pajkic (Commonwealth heavyweight title) Event City, Manchester, UK 12x3                                                                                           Fury                           Pajkic                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------                  Round 1                          9                             ...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor British champion may face problems after rant Tyson Fury is aiming to do some ‘serious damage’ to challenger Neven Pajkic when he defends his Commonwealth heavyweight title for the first time on Saturday night in Manchester. The 23 year-old has claimed that the Canadian champion has been derogatory to his family in the build-up to the fight and is planning a devastating performance after Pajkic, 34, vowed to ignore the press until he knocks out the double title holder. "I know this is terrible and I shouldn't say it, but I'm in the mode to do serious damage,” Fury told The Observer. “When I go in there I'm trying to put my fist through the back of his head. I'm trying to break his ribs and make them stick out the other side. I don't like this kid. This kid has said some terrible things." The Manchester-based fighter was referring to a war of words between the pair that began when Fury appeared on Canadian ...

Tyson Fury, the current unbeaten British and  Commonwealthheavyweight champion is thrilled to be fighting in his native home town of Manchester onNovember 12 for the first time in his glittering career. “ It will be a night of firsts”  said the Man United fan  “I was born and raised in Manchester and now to finally be given the opportunity to defend my Commonwealth title in this great city is very special to me. “It will be like making my debut all over again as it will be my first time since turning pro that I’m fighting in Manchester. “I’m now the number one heavyweight in the UK and I’m going up against the Canadian Champion who has had a lot to say about me over the last year, so this fight is personal and I’m going to put on a real show and show just how world class I am.” Tyson Fury  vs. Canadian  Neven Pajkic , proudly presented by  Hennessy Sports , will be broadcast live on  Channel 5 ....