Webb makes British title defence

Webb was in control from the first round against Concepcion
British light middleweight champion Sam Webb defended his title with an 11th round knockout of Leicester's Martin Concepcion at The Troxy in London.

The swift Webb dominated the early exchanges but, sensing a points defeat, the powerful Concepcion abandoned his cautious tactics in pursuit of victory.

However, Webb's class shone through and an explosive right-hander floored his opponent, the Midlands area champion.

After the win, Webb expressed his pride at "proving his doubters wrong".

"I know a few people don't think I'm the best light middleweight in the country and I don't claim to be," added the 29-year-old Londoner.

"But I'm definitely up there with Ryan Rhodes. He's the best in the division but I'm right on his heels."

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Rees awarded British title shot

Gavin Rees has lost just one of his 34 fights since his 1998 pro debutFormer world champion Gavin Rees has been handed a British lightweight title shot against unbeaten John Watson.

Wales' former WBA light-welterweight champion will enjoy home advantage when he takes on Merseysider Watson for the vacant belt in Newport on 6 November.

The 30-year-old has slimmed down to lightweight since leaving the Calzaghe stable and joining Gary Lockett's gym.

Rees, who has lost just one of his 34 pro bouts, is eyeing title redemption after losing his world crown in 2008.

Rees is enjoying a relatively busy 2010 as this will be the first time he has fought three regular bouts in a calendar year since 2006.

The Newbridge boxer, who won the light-welterweight Prizefighter title in December, wants the British title to be the next step on his road for a world lightweight title shot.

Rees will be joined on the Newport Centre bill by fellow Welsh boxers Bradley Pryce, Jason Cook, Jeff Evans and Tony Doherty for the show on Saturday, 6 November.

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2010: Lots of Big Fights Still to Come

The boxing schedule for the final four months of 2010 is packed with intriguing match-ups. Some details will change, as they always do, but here's a sampling of what's likely in store for fight fans:

Sept. 11: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter
Sept. 18: Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora
Sept. 25: Andre Ward vs Andre Dirrell (likely to be postponed)
Oct. 2: Arthur Abraham vs Carl Froch
Oct. 15: Antonio Tarver vs Nagy Aguilera
Oct. 15: Lucian Bute vs Jesse Brinkley
Oct. 16: Vitali Klitschko vs Shannon Briggs
Nov. 5: Evander Holyfield vs Sherman Williams
Nov. 6: Juan Manuel Lopez vs Rafael Marquez
Nov. 13: Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito
Nov. 13: David Haye vs Audley Harrison
Nov. 27: Juan Manuel Marquez vs Michael Katsidis
Dec. 4: Miguel Cotto vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Dec. 11: Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana
Dec. 18: Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins

For more details, check out our complete schedule of upcoming fights.

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Cleverly world title shot delayed

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Boxing: Matthew Hatton faces Roberto Belge

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Munroe confident of WBC title win

Munroe last fought in April, stopping Mexican Victor Terrazas Leicester super-bantamweight Rendall Munroe says his size may give him the upper hand in his WBC title bout against Toshiaki Nishioka in Japan.

The 30-year-old is already in Tokyo preparing for the biggest fight of his career on Sunday 24 October.

He told BBC Radio Leicester: "I think there is a very big size difference between us.

"When I first saw him, I said to my trainer 'no disrespect to the guy but I think I'm going to eat him'."

Munroe added: "It's one of those things, sometimes, you look at certain opponents and you think these are the benefits you've got.

"He [Nishioka] is world champion, so he's good, strong and he's knocked a few lads out.

"So, I'm not going in there underestimating him or disrespecting him in any way. I'm going in there for a good 12 rounds."

Munroe last fought in April, stopping Mexican Victor Terrazas in the ninth round.

The bin-man has been training hard at his gym in Alfreton and has also been in the Algarve on a 10-day training camp ahead of the fight.

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Smith: Heavyweight boxing a non-factor in U.S.

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