West Ham's Luke Saunders

Boxer Luke hopes the force is with him in the ABA finals

West Ham Boxing Club’s multi-titled Luke Saunders heads the club’s seven-strong glory bid at the National Junior ABA finals this weekend after eliminating fellow England representative Ryan Martin in the semi-finals on Sunday.

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Colin Lynes with coaches Mark (left) and Jimmy Tibbs

Lynes ready for Steel City challenge against Junior Witter

Lynes set to take on Junior Witter in Sheffield on Saturday

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Boxing action is set to return to Upton Park

Planned big fight night at Upton Park comes under attack from all sides

The scheduled showdown between rival heavyweights Dereck Chisora and David Haye, due to take place at West Ham Football Club in July, came under fire before Tuesday’s afternoon’s press conference to announce Britain’s ‘Fight of the Year.’

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Terry Spinks

West Ham boxing legend Spinks’ funeral details

The details of the memorial service for boxing legend Terry Spinks have been finalised

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Billy Joe Saunders

Quick-fire Saunders lands Commonwealth crown as he emulates hero Benn

Billy Joe Saunders followed in the footsteps of his hero Nigel Benn as he blasted out Southampton’s Tony Hill inside 30 seconds to claim the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night.

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Terry Spinks with his MBE in 2002

Farewell to Terry Spinks – West Ham’s Olympic Golden Boy

Tributes to Terry Spinks have arrived at the Recorder offices from home and abroad, with their memories of the boxer who thrilled the nation in 1956 when he brought home a gold medal from the Melbourne Olympic Games.

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Terry Spinks...boxing legend

Terry Spinks, West Ham’s Olympic boxing legend, dies

One of Newham’s favourite sons, boxer Terry Spinks, who won gold at the 1956 Olympics at the age of only 18, has died at the age of 74.

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Billy Joe Saunders (right) in action

Thoughts of idol Benn give Saunders incentive to win

Billy Joe Saunders is looking to follow in the footsteps of his idol Nigel Benn when he meets Tony Hill for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title on the Royal Albert Hall show on Saturday night.

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Grant Richards chalked up his second success since his move from Barking BC

It’s a family affair for West Ham boxers

Lucien Reid impressed in winning the London ABA title in his first senior appearances last month, but it was his brothers Luca and Boston who were in winning form on the West Ham tournament at the East Ham Working Men’s club on Friday night.

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Danny Dignum

It’s a family affair as Danny clinches title to emulate brother’s success

An ABA winner’s award and a piece of history for Danny Dignum, alongside a bold bid from runner-up Jack Malik, had the local fans cheering at York Hall on Friday night when the 2012 Elite finals took place.

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Billy Joe Saunders

Billy Joe’s rival talks a good fight

Billy Joe Saunders has ridiculedsuggestions from his rival Tony Hill that his unbeaten record and reign as Southern Area champion will be ended when they meet at the Royal Albert Hall on April 28.

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Win tickets to see Ragtime From Ticket.com

How do you like the sound of watching award-winning musical Ragtime next week in Regent’s Park?

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