By Trevor McIntyre Boxingnews24.com Josh Warrington successfully weighed in at 125.5 pounds on Friday for his title defense of his IBF featherweight belt against undefeated #1 IBF challenger Kid Galahad this Saturday night at the First Direct Arena, in Leeds, UK. Galahad (26-0, 15 KOs) weighed in at 125.75 pounds. Both fighters […]
Kid Galahad: Naseem Hamed Would’ve Walloped Warrington In Three Rounds
By Queensberry Promotions Boxing247.com KID GALAHAD has been getting tips on how to beat Josh Warrington from featherweight legend Naseem Hamed. Mandatory contender Galahad challenges the IBF featherweight champion at First Direct Arena Leeds on Saturday June 15, after Warrington’s promoter Frank Warren won the purse bids. Photo: Action Images […]
Warrington injures hand, delays May 4th bout with Galahad
By Patrick L. Stumberg Badlefthook.com BF featherweight champ Josh Warrington has reportedly suffered a hand injury, leaving promoter Frank Warren to petition the sanctioning body to extend its deadline for his mandatory bout with Kid Galahad. The fight was “signed and scheduled for May 4th,” but now may not take place […]
Santa Cruz calls out Valdez, Russell Jr. & Warrington
By Jeff Aranow Boxingnews24.com WBA Super World featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) made it clear last Saturday night that he wants to fight unification matches against 126 lb champions Oscar Valdez, Josh Warrington and Gary Russell Jr. following his 12 round unanimous decision win over replacement opponent Rafael […]
IBF orders purse bid for Warrington vs Galahad
By Scott Christ Badlefthook.com The IBF has ordered a purse bid for a featherweight title fight between champion Josh Warrington and mandatory challenger Kid Galahad. Warrington (28-0, 6 KO) and Galahad (26-0, 15 KO) were ordered to begin negotiations on Jan. 7, and on Jan. 12, the IBF was sent written […]