Boxing

Lewis George

Bury Muay Thai boxer to fight for a major European title
A Muay Thai boxer from Bury who has trained since the age of five will compete for “the most prestigious belt you can fight for” later this month as he prepares to compete for a major European title.

IN ACTION: From left, Bury ABC coach Mick Jelley, Craig Barnes, Zakir Khan, Danyall Muhammad and coach Colin Carr

Bury trio in action in Boldon

WALES BOUTS: Bury ABC duo Amaani Afsar, left, and Zakir Khan who both registered wins last weekend

Bury ABC teenagers in Wales bouts

QUARTET: The four Bury ABC boxers who were in action last weekend

Bury ABC duo in points wins

Promoter Frank Warren and Tyson Fury during the press conference at Wembley Stadium, London (PA)

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium tickets go on sale today

FINALS APPEARANCE: Bury ABC's Ella Thompstone, centre, with her coaches

Ella loses close bout

HOPES: Bury's Lewis George prepares to head to Istanbul for the European Muay Thai Championships

Bury Muay Thai champion to represent Team GB in Istanbul

VICTORY: Bury ABC’s Umar Balal

Byry ABC's Balal gets a points victory in Blackburn

IN ACTION: Bury ABC boxers Kyle Warburton, left, and Adam Warsi

Bury ABC teenager Kyle wins on points

BOXING CLEVER: Bury ABC boxers, from left, Amaani Afsar, Mick Jelley (coach), Wakas Afridi, Craig Barnes, Zackariah Singh, Mohammad Dayaal, Isaac Hussain, Umar Balal, Colin Carr (coach) and Kyle Warburton

Bury ABC boxers back in action

In February 2022 in Manchester Amir Khan and Kell Brook will go up against one another (PA)

Amir Khan and Kell Brook arrange fight for February 2022

VICTORIOUS: Ben Ridings, right

How Bury boxer got back to winning ways with fight in Barcelona

Scott Quigg celebrates at Wembley Stadium

Scott Quigg reflects on retirement decision and move into training

Ben Ridings, right, in action against Jez Smith. Picture: Matchroom Boxing

Bury boxer set to fight in Spain after coming up short on Sky Sports debut

Bury boxer handed another big fight chance days after Covid-19 shock

Bury boxer Ben Ridings

Bury boxer ruled out of TV fight night after testing positive for Covid-19

Bury boxer Ben Ridings is looking to take his big TV chance

The Bury boxer hoping to go from child medical marvel to TV fight star

ROARING TO GO: Ben Ridings believes he can upset the odds and pick up a big win on November 10

Bury boxer lands major chance in televised one-night tournament

Scott Quigg and Freddie Roach

Scott Quigg ready to head back to US and link up with Freddie Roach

Scott Quigg with fighters from GFC Muay Thai in 2014, the club where his career started at the age of 10

Scott Quigg's debt to parents after going from school dropout to world champion

Scott Quigg could follow stablemate Anthony Crolla in to training fighters

Bury star Scott Quigg on possibility of becoming a trainer

DEMOLITION MAN: Scott Quigg took out highly respected Spaniard Kiko Martinez in just two rounds

Scott Quigg assesses best performance and reveals one fight he enjoyed even in defeat

Scott Quigg and Jono Carroll post-fight

Scott Quigg on strange start to life as a retired fighter

Scott Quigg overwhelmed the highly-rated Kiko Martinez at the Manchester Arena

Four most memorable nights of Scott Quigg's career

Scott Quigg has no regrets after reaching the very top of his sport

'I'm at peace': Scott Quigg on his career and what's next

Scott Quigg enters the Manchester Arena for the final time

Scott Quigg’s heartfelt message to Bury fans after announcing retirement

Eddie Hearn, right, post-fight on Saturday night

Eddie Hearn says Scott Quigg can retire with his head held high

Scott Quigg with Jono Carroll post-fight

'You can't stop father time': Scott Quigg retires after Jono Carroll defeat

Scott Quigg lands a punch on Jono Carroll

Scott Quigg loses to Jono Carroll: All the action as it happened

Scott Quigg (left) head-to-head with Jono Carroll at the final press conference

Scott Quigg hopes to give Bury fans something to cheer after Shakers struggles

Scott Quigg Filming Matchroom Boxing's "Born Fighter" programme with Josh Denzel
23rd January 2020
Picture By Mark Robinson.

What Bury star Scott Quigg wants from Jono Carroll clash

Scott Quigg. Picture: Mark Robinson

Scott Quigg: I've not wasted time out of the ring

Ben Ridings with Kieran Farrell. Picture: Kevin Gilbo - Eat Sleep Boxing Repeat

Bury's Ben Ridings lands major chance in Ultimate Boxxer tournament

TITLE HUNT: Ali Akhbar Javid, Mick Jelley, Abdul Khan and Colin Carr

Bury ABC duo into last eight of championships

Scott Quigg and Jono Carroll Launch Press Conference ahead of their Super-Featherweight clash at Manchester Arena on Saturday March 7th 2020.23rd January 2020..Picture By Mark Robinson..

Scott Quigg: Jono Carroll once asked me for a picture...now he's talking nonsense

Scott Quigg is back with trainer Joe Gallagher ahead of his return to Manchester Arena when he fights Jono Carroll

Scott Quigg reunites with Joe Gallagher ahead of Jono Carroll clash

Jono Carroll wants win over Scott Quigg more than ever

Scott Quigg back at the Manchester Arena with Jono Carroll clash

Scott Quigg's return could land on big Manchester Arena bill

WINNING TEAM: Ibrahim Nadim and Ricky Hatton. Picture: Mark Robinson

Former Bury ABC star hoping for big 2020 after winning professional debut

DUO: Adam Miles, left, and Lewis Spanner

Bury ABC's Lewis wins at Army boxing show in capital

Ibrahim Nadim in training with Ricky Hatton

Bury ABC fighter set for professional debut with Ricky Hatton in his corner

A NEW KING KHAN? From left, Mike Jelley, Abdul Khan, Shah Khan and Gary Sykes (British champion).

Khan victorious again in aim to follow in some famous footsteps

Bury's former world champion Scott Quigg

Scott Quigg set for new year ring return in the UK

Tank gets a taste of redemption in the glass house

Tank gets a taste of redemption in the glass house

Tank gets a taste of redemption in the glass house

Tank gets a taste of redemption in the glass house

Price is right for Bury ABC’s Salus

Price is right for Bury ABC’s Salus

TIGHT FIGHT: Bury ABC's Abdul Khan

Khan loses out in a close contest

PROGRESS: Abdul Khan

BOXING: Khan helps Greater Manchester to victory over Liverpool

Bury boxer Scott Quigg out of Saudi Arabia fight on Anthony Joshua undercard

RETURN: Bury's Scott Quigg

Bury boxer Scott Quigg set for Saudi date as he makes ring return

WINNER: Bury ABC's Ibrahim Nadim

BOXING: Bury ABC's Nadim wins at Three Nations Championships

MEDALLIST: Bury ABC's Sehn Hussain

BOXING: Bury ABC's Sehn misses out on final spot

Scott Quigg supported Kieran Farrell’s show. Pictures by Kevin Gilbo – Eat Sleep Boxing Repeat

Stars Scott Quigg and Anthony Crolla come out for Bury fight night