Matthew Dennant is top class in PDC UK Open

Bloxwich's Matthew Dennant was the pick of the West Midlands contingent but bowed out to two-time world champion Adrian Lewis in 'the FA Cup of darts.'

Michael Watson: I don’t miss boxing, it misses me

Michael Watson today took a swipe at cushy boxers and insisted: “There’s no hunger.”

An all-West Midlands clash in PDC UK Open

Speedy Services UK Open Qualifiers - Wolverhampton

An all-West Midlands tie between Wolverhampton's Wayne Jones and birthday boy Nick Fullwell will come in the preliminary round of 'the FA Cup of darts.

Wolves' Tai Woffinden hurt at British Grand Prix

Tai Woffinden was undergoing surgery today in a bid to maintain his world championship challenge.

Martin Gethin counted out of IBF eliminator

Walsall’s Martin Gethin saw his IBF world title dream turn into a nightmare after a final eliminator KO defeat to Ammeth Diaz at his hometown Town Hall.

It's a real life Rocky story for Martin Gethin

Walsall's Martin Gethin steps into his own real-life Rocky story on home turf believing he has a freedom that will not be afforded to opponent Ammeth Diaz.

Ammeth Diaz vows to 'do a Duran' in IBF test

Ammeth Diaz has vowed to 'do a Duran' and prove he has 'Hands of Stone of his own' on Martin Gethin in their IBF final eliminator at Walsall Town Hall.

The West Midlands role in Tony Sibson success

The good, the bad and the ugly – Tony Sibson went through it all boxing in the West Midlands through a storied pro career that saw much in 12 years.

Peter Till: Martin Gethin will take IBF chance

Peter Till today backed fellow Walsall fighter Martin Gethin to take a huge stride on his road the most successful boxer the town has ever known.

Wolves suffer first home defeat of the season

Wolverhampton suffered their first home defeat of the season with a 49-41 loss at the hands of local rivals Birmingham at Monmore Green.

Amateur duo claim junior ABA national titles

Connor Jones and Daniel Breeze were crowned national amateur champions in the junior ABA competition after success in the finals at Mansfield Civic Centre.

Mark Jones sees off name-sake Wayne in PDC

The PDC 'kept up with the Joneses' in the first run of the latest Players Championship events as Brierley Hill's Mark saw off Wolverhampton's Wayne.

Sir Ian Botham: The runs will come for Kevin Pietersen

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain gets the thoughts on all things cricket of legendary former England all-rounder and Sky Sports commentator Sir Ian Botham. Picture: Steve Leath

Sir Ian Botham is in bullish mood as English cricket gets ready for a double Ashes year which he hopes will feature one of the ‘best players of all time’.

Michael Watson to open boxing gym in Willenhall

Former British and Commonwealth champion Michael Watson will open his first boxing academy in Willenhall next month.

New pro duo ready to punch for pay at Walsall

New professional boxing duo Des Bowater and Tom Stokes today insisted the time is right to punch for pay as they prepare for their debuts next week.

Wolves pipped at the post by Birmingham

Sport Birmingham v W'ton 22/05/13Tai Wofinden leads Jason King

Elite League leaders Wolves were pipped at the post by Birmingham in a 46-44 derby thriller at Perry Barr.

Dudley Heathens win National League opener

Dudley Heathens kick-start their National League season in ideal fashion with a 56-36 triumph over King’s Lynn at Monmore Wood.

Christopher Keane v Neil Dawson for WBO belt

Walsall's Christopher Keane will meet Neil Dawson for the WBO International cruiserweight title after the champion opted to defend and not vacate his belt.

Martin Gethin masters the art of Ammeth Diaz

Walsall's Martin Gethin has enlisted the help of a Kung Fu expert to help chop through Ammeth Diaz when the pair box a IBF world title final eliminator.