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Hatton and Warren could be reunited

Ricky Hatton will ‘fight on’ as a promoter despite ending his relationship with Sky Sports – and could even reunite with “old enemy” Frank Warren.


Ricky Hatton defends Haye v Chisora

Ricky Hatton today declared David Haye and Dereck Chisora are not doing “anything wrong” by arranging to settle their differences in the ring.


Four take junior ABA Midlands titles

The Black Country today counted four new junior ABA Midlands champions as they marched through to the national stages of the competition.


Stourbridge host community weekend

Stourbridge’s big clash with Evo-Stik Southern Premier League leaders Brackley is just the start of the fun at the War Memorial Ground.


Villa All Stars face Walsall Phoenix

Aldridge Cricket Club will welcome the footballing fraternity on Sunday when the Aston Villa All Stars team face a Walsall Phoenix Old Boys side.


Gas engineer fined £2,000 over checks

A gas engineer has been fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £3,000 costs after a family were taken to hospital after being exposed to carbon monoxide.


Ricky Summers decides to turn pro

Ricky Summers today revealed he’s going to turn pro after his dream of becoming a senior ABA national amateur champion ended at the weekend.


ABA hopefuls box twice in 24 hours

Ricky Summers and Des Bowater will have to box twice in less than 24 hours to win a ABA Midlands title.


Chris Truman edged by Lenny Daws

Aston’s Chris Truman was denied a shock victory over Lenny Daws as the former British light welterweight champion came from behind to score a points win.


Chris Truman to wipe out Lenny Daws

Aston’s Chris Truman insists he is capable of taking former British champion Lenny Daws to the cleaners when the two clash in a eight-rounder.

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