World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor “The Warrior” seeking out titles in the near future Former Britsh super-middleweight champion Tony Dodson (26-6-1, 13 KO’s) will climb back between the ropes next weekend after five months away from the ring. The Liverpudlian returns on the undercard of Gavin Ress and Andy Murray’s European lightweight battle at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales on June 4th. The 30 year-old was seemingly on his way to a Prizefighter victory in the light-heavyweight tournament at the Olympia in London last January until some nasty looking cuts, caused by head-clashes, ruled him out of a final place against eventual winner Travis Dickinson, 23. Dodson is not looking for a revenge meeting with Dickinson though and is instead focusing on getting into the British title picture as soon as possible. “I don’t need to fight Travis. I wish him all the luck in the world, he’s a nice lad, with a bright future, but I am on a different level to him at the moment,” Dodson told Worl...

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. ...