Ricky Burns 39-5-1-13KO’s was looking to make boxing history by becoming a three-weight world champion as he faced Michele Di Rocco 40-2-1-18KO’s for the vacant WBA super lightweight title. Which was vacated by Adrien Broner.

Chris Eubank Jr has signed a new promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will box at The O2 on June 25.

Tyson Fury, the Heavyweight Champion of the World, was interviewed last week by a video media outlet known as SportsView London. During the interview, Mr Fury made comments that have been viewed by some as offensive.

Callum Smith is back in action at Goodison Park in Liverpool on May 29, live on Sky Sports. The Super-Middleweight sensation landed the mandatory position in the WBC with a thrilling first round KO win over European champion Hadillah Mohoumadi at the Echo Arena on April 2.

By Raphael Baker: Undefeated Super featherweight Carlos Diaz Ramirez 19-0-10KO’s from faced Roberto Marroquin 25-3-1-18KO’s in Reynona Mexico on Saturday night. This fight was supposed to be the hardest test of Diaz Ramirez career on paper, but the Diaz team believed Marroquin was just another name he could add to his unblemished record.

Stephen Smith will face Daniel Brizuela for the WBC Silver Super-Featherweight title at Goodison Park in Liverpool on Sunday May 29.

By Raphael Baker: Current WBO Welterweight champion Jess Vargas has confirmed that he is in talks with Matchroom Sports for a unification bout against unbeaten IBF Welterweight champion Kell Brook

My face was marking up, I was getting frustrated at not being able to land my shots and I knew that physically, after a long career my body was tell- ing me that enough was enough.

Anthony Ogogo (8-0, 4 KOs) will make his long-awaited return to the ring on May 28 at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, live on Sky Sports.

John Wayne Hibbert can make huge strides in the world rankings after landing a dream clash with Andrea Scarpa for the WBC Silver Super-Lightweight title at The O2 on June 25, live on Sky Sports Box Office.