Boxing news from the Chorley Citizen

Jennings set for title fight in June

12:00pm Tuesday 13th April 2010

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings is set to end a frustrating 12 months with a title fight in June – and there is still the possibility that will signal the revival of his bout against Kell Brook.

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Jennings has claims to fight Floyd Mayweather – trainer

9:09am Wednesday 4th November 2009

MICHAEL Jennings’ trainer believes the Chorley fighter still has the potential to earn a fight with Floyd Mayweather in the future, after insisting he does not get the credit he deserves for his performances.

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Jennings’ Brook bout in doubt

1:47pm Monday 2nd November 2009

CHORLEY’S Michael Jennings could miss out on the chance to fight Kell Brook after sustaining a hand injury during his impressive points victory over Laszlo Komjathi on Friday.

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Chorley's Jennings lurches towards a British tilt

10:36am Wednesday 8th July 2009

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings has his sights set on a challenge for the British welterweight title in September.

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Jennings bounces back from Cotto loss with stoppage victory

9:57pm Friday 15th May 2009

CHORLEY'S Michael Jennings bounced back from his loss to Miguel Cotto by stopping Northern Ireland's Willie Thompson in the fourth round tonight.

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Jennings happy to face rivals on ring return

1:10pm Wednesday 4th March 2009

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings says he would be happy to take on either Kell Brook or Rafal Jackiewicz in his first fight after defeat to Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden.

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Jennings looks to rapid return after brutal night in NY

5:18pm Tuesday 24th February 2009

MICHAEL Jennings insists he is desperate for more big-night fights following his brave defeat to powerhouse Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

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Jennings beaten in fifth round by Cotto

4:19am Sunday 22nd February 2009

A brave performance from Chorley’s Michael Jennings was not enough to prevent Miguel Cotto regaining a welterweight world title belt at Madison Square Garden.

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Jennings aches for stardom like Joe and Ricky

2:10pm Friday 20th February 2009

In the final chapter of our three-part series on Michael Jennings’ WBO welterweight fight against Miguel Cotto in New York, we got up close and personal with the Chorley star, who is taking tomorrow night’s once-in-a-lifetime bout at Madison Square Garden in his stride.

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Jennings victory is present for trainer Hughes

2:30pm Thursday 19th February 2009

In the second of our three-part feature on Michael Jennings’ WBO welterweight fight against Miguel Cotto in New York on Saturday, we spoke exclusively to his veteran trainer Brian Hughes, who believes anything is possible for the likeable Chorley boxer.

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Chorley tells boxer: You can do it Michael

4:01pm Thursday 19th February 2009

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings is counting down to his date with destiny this weekend with the support of the whole town behind him.

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Jennings can shock the world just like I did - Honeyghan

1:50pm Wednesday 18th February 2009

IN the first of a three-part feature on Chorley boxer Michael Jennings’ WBO welterweight fight against Miguel Cotto in New York on Saturday, we spoke exclusively to former British ace Lloyd Honeyghan, who conquered the world back in 1986.

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Valentine’s vow for Jennings

11:20am Saturday 14th February 2009

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings has deserted his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day but has vowed to deliver her a late present – the WBO world welterweight title courtesy of victory over Miguel Cotto.

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Chorley boxer Jennings lands fight of a lifetime in New York

4:10pm Wednesday 5th November 2008

MICHAEL Jennings is set to fight Miguel Angel Cotto in a WBO welterweight elimin-ation contest in New York next February.

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Glasgow fight lined up for Jennings

2:47pm Thursday 23rd October 2008

Chorley boxer Michael Jennings will return to action in an eight rounder in Glasgow in November as he awaits news of a possible world title bid.

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Chorley's Jennings lined up for shot at Cotto

1:00pm Thursday 9th October 2008

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings could be set for a St Valentine’s Day showdown with Miguel Angel Cotto as the prospects of a challenge for a major world title move ever closer.

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Michael Jennings looks for crack at WBO title

4:52pm Tuesday 15th April 2008

WBU welterweight champion Michael Jennings says he's hoping for a crack at a major title by the end of the year.

Boxer Hatton's Deepdale date cancelled

11:00am Wednesday 12th March 2008

An "Audience with Ricky Hatton", due to take place at Preston North End this Friday, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.