Chorley Citizen | Boxing

Jennings’ fresh start with a new trainer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:17 +0000

Chorley boxer Michael Jennings is relishing his fresh start after joining forces with trainer Joe Gallagher at Amir Khan’s gym in Bolton.

Jennings will fight his mate to go British

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0000

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings would have no qualms about fighting friend Craig Watson as he bids to regain the British welterweight title for the first time in five years.

Jennings gutted as he pulls out of British title eliminator

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:10:00 +0000

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings has expressed his disappointment after being forced to pull out of Saturday’s British title eliminator against Gary McMillan because of a hand injury.

Jennings sick after getting elbowed out

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:54:40 +0100

MICHAEL Jennings says promoter Frank Warren has offered him a rematch with Kell Brook after a cut consigned him to a fifth-round defeat on Saturday night – but it seems he may have to wait to face the Sheffield fighter.

Cut consigns Jennings to Brook defeat

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:09:09 +0100

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings was beaten in his world title eliminator against Kell Brook tonight after a cut forced the referee to stop the fight in the fifth round.

Chorley fighter Jennings' Christmas clash

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:41:45 +0100

CHORLEY’S Michael Jennings could fight for a world title as soon as December if he beats Kell Brook on Saturday, according to Frank Warren.

Jennings set for title fight in June

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100

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.

Jennings has claims to fight Floyd Mayweather – trainer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:09:34 +0000

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.

Jennings’ Brook bout in doubt

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:47:05 +0000

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.

Jennings hopes for new Brook date

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:06:52 +0000

CHORLEY’S Michael Jennings hopes his British title fight with Kell Brook will still go ahead in the next few months.

Brook pulls out of Jennings fight

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:44:36 +0000

MICHAEL Jennings’ British title fight on Friday is off because Kell Brook is suffering from a viral infection - but the Chorley fighter will still be in action.

Chorley boxer's bout in Liverpool

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:07:48 +0100

Chorley’s Michael Jennings will fight Kell Brook in Liverpool on October 30.

Chorley's Jennings lurches towards a British tilt

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:36:33 +0100

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

Jennings bounces back from Cotto loss with stoppage victory

Fri, 15 May 2009 21:57:38 +0100

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

Jennings happy to face rivals on ring return

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:10:00 +0000

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.

Jennings looks to rapid return after brutal night in NY

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:18:23 +0000

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.

Jennings beaten in fifth round by Cotto

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:19:53 +0000

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.

Whatever the outcome, be proud of Jennings for making it to the Garden

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:10:00 +0000

MUHAMMAD Ali, Joe Frazier, Rocky Marciano, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, the list goes on. Tonight you can add Michael Jennings from Chorley, England, to those illustrious names.

Jennings aches for stardom like Joe and Ricky

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:10:00 +0000

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.

Jennings victory is present for trainer Hughes

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:30:00 +0000

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.