Person: Felix Sturm

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Matthew Macklin may quit despite narrow win

Matthew Macklin edged his ‘must-not-lose’ fight on Saturday but admits he is still considering drawing a line under his 15-year career.

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Macklin’s rocky road ends

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Macklin targets WBC title shot

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Fight fans ‘craving’ Lee v Macklin bout

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Macklin suffers brutal defeat

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Fearless Macklin ready to take a couple of belts

Shoulder injury forces Perez to withdraw

Undefeated ex-prizefighter champion Mike ‘The Rebel’ Perez has been forced to withdraw from next weekend’s acid test against former world title holder Ruslan Chagaev in Germany after injuring his shoulder, according to promoter Felix Sturm.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2012

Celtic Rebel ‘Spike’ headed for the big time

Unbeaten Cork-born Irish middleweight Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan has put himself firmly on the fight map after his victory over Matthew Hall at Upton Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Lee’s moment of destiny arrives in El Paso showdown

The Mexican drug cartels operating with alarming bloodlust around the hinterlands of El Paso, Texas have promised there’ll be a one-day truce on Saturday, June 16.

Wed, 23 May, 2012

All rosy in the Garden for focused Macklin

IT WAS a low point for Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012

Spike fancies Cologne smash and grab

IF they want somebody to fight Felix Sturm in his own backyard then Corkman Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan will have no problem travelling to Cologne to complete the bill.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2011

Macklin smiles through pain

MARTIN DONNELLY, Irish sponsor of Matthew Macklin, planned to have hundreds of green T-shirts printed today with “Matthew Macklin — WORLD CHAMPION” on the back.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

Determined star Macklin can smell victory in Cologne

MATTHEW MACKLIN has just one thought in his mind — to win the WBA middleweight title tonight in Cologne and become the only current Irish holder of a world title.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Tornado to hurl himself into eye of the Sturm

BIRMINGHAM-Irish boxer Matthew Macklin is one fight away from becoming the WBA middleweight champion of the world.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2011

Macklin signs with Pacquiao trainer Roach

Birmingham-born Irish boxer Matthew Macklin will team up with revered American trainer Freddie Roach as he steps up his bid to win a world title, it has been announced.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2010

Lee eyeing Macklin showdown

ANDY LEE would relish a title fight with European middleweight champion Matthew Macklin in Thomond Park next year.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2009

Duddy to take on former World title challenger

John Duddy has been hit with a late change of opponent for his headline bout on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium on October 20.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2007

De la Hoya to drop to welterweight

Boxing star Oscar de la Hoya has revealed he will drop down to the welterweight division after rubbishing reports of his retirement.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Hopkins too strong for de la Hoya

Bernard Hopkins maintained his position as the undisputed middleweight champion of the world when becoming the first man to stop Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Sun, 19 Sep, 2004

Underdog De La Hoya unconcerned

Bernard Hopkins may have won the war of words but that does not seem to matter to Oscar De La Hoya, who is cast in the role of underdog for tonight’s middleweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2004

De La Hoya wins controversial decision

Oscar De La Hoya needed a controversial decision to win his first fight as a middleweight against German Felix Sturm.

Sun, 06 Jun, 2004