Manchester Arena
Manchester, England
Manchester Arena Boxing Statistics
About Manchester Arena Boxing Venue
The Manchester Arena, one of the UK's largest and most popular indoor arenas, has hosted numerous significant boxing matches featuring some of the sport's biggest names. Located in Manchester, England, the arena has been a key venue for boxing since its opening, drawing large crowds and creating memorable moments in boxing history.
Notable Boxers at Manchester Arena
Many renowned boxers have fought in the Manchester Arena, including Amir Khan, Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe, Mike Tyson, and David Haye. Ricky Hatton, in particular, became a regular and fan favourite at the arena, highlighting the venue's importance in the British boxing scene??.
Significant Boxing Matches
- Ricky Hatton vs Kostya Tszyu (June 4, 2005): Hatton won the IBF world super-lightweight title in this match, considered one of the best boxing nights in Manchester??.
- Steve Collins vs Nigel Benn (November 9, 1996): This fight for the WBO world super-middleweight title ended with Benn retiring after the sixth round, marking his last appearance in the ring??.
- Michael Brodie vs In-Jin Chi (October 18, 2003): Brodie's first bid for world honours, fighting for the vacant WBC featherweight title??.
- Anthony Crolla vs Darleys Perez (July 18, 2015): A dramatic draw for Crolla in his first world title bid, marked by a remarkable comeback after suffering career-threatening injuries??.
- Naseem Hamed vs Wilfredo Vazquez (April 18, 1998): Hamed successfully defended his WBO title for the 10th consecutive time, stopping Vazquez in the seventh round??.
- David Haye vs John Ruiz (April 3, 2010): Haye defended his world heavyweight title, knocking Ruiz down four times before stopping him in the ninth round to retain the WBA title??.
Conclusion
The Manchester Arena has played a crucial role in the development of boxing in the UK, hosting fights that have not only entertained but also significantly contributed to the careers of many boxers. The arena's ability to draw large crowds and create an electric atmosphere has made it a favored destination for both boxers and boxing fans alike.
Key Information
- Location: Manchester, England
- Established: 1995 (30 years ago)
- Total Boxing Matches: 46 recorded professional fights
- Venue Type: Professional boxing arena
- Region: England boxing destination
Historic Fights at Manchester Arena
Boxing Matches at Manchester Arena
Professional Boxing Matches held at this venue. Completed matches show results. Upcoming matches show previews.
Jordan Gill vs Zelfa Barrett
12 Round Super-featherweight Bout
Ellie Scotney vs Segolene Lefebvre
IBF & WBO World Female Super-bantamweight Titles
Rhiannon Dixon vs Karen Elizabeth Carabajal
vacant WBO World Female Lightweight Title
Michael Gomez Jnr vs Kane Baker
English Super-featherweight Title
Mikaela Mayer vs Silvia Bortot
10 Round Female Super-lightweight Bout
Franchon Crews Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall
Undisputed World Female Super-Middleweight Title
Mark Heffron vs Zak Chelli
British Super-middleweight Title
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood
WBA World Featherweight Title
Jack Catterall vs Darragh Foley
10 Round Super-lightweight Bout
Kieron Conway vs Linus Udofia
British Middleweight Title Eliminator
Richard Riakporhe vs Krzysztof Glowacki
10 Round Cruiserweight Bout
Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo
British, Commonwealth, IBF European & WBC International Welterweight Titles
Frazer Clarke vs Kevin Nicolas Espindola
8 Round Heavyweight Bout
Dalton Smith vs Kaisee Benjamin
British Super-lightweight Title
Natasha Jonas vs Marie Eve Dicaire
WBC, IBF & WBO World Female Super-welterweight Titles
Frazer Clarke vs Kamil Sokolowski
8 Round Heavyweight Bout
Amanda Serrano vs Sarah Mahfoud
WBC, WBO, IBF, & IBO World Female Featherweight Titles
Michael Magnesi vs Anthony Cacace
IBO World Super-featherweight Title
Ekow Essuman vs Samuel Antwi
British & Commonwealth Welterweight Titles
Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley
IBO International Middleweight Title
Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden
WBA Continental Welterweight Title
Chris Billam-Smith vs Tommy McCarthy
European & Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles
Alycia Baumgardner vs Edith Soledad Matthysse
WBC & IBO World Female Super-featherweight Titles
Lerrone Richards vs Giovanni De Carolis
EBU European Super-middleweight Title
Tommy McCarthy vs Alexandru Jur
EBU European Cruiserweight Title
Gamal Yafai vs Jason Cunningham
EBU European Super-bantamweight Title
Dalton Smith vs Lee Appleyard
vacant English Super-lightweight Title
Joshua Buatsi vs Daniel Blenda Dos Santos
WBA International Light-heavyweight Title
Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas
WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO World Female Lightweight Titles
Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker
12 Round Heavyweight Contest
Dimitry Bivol vs Craig Richards
WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
Chris Eubank Jr vs Marcus Morrison
10 Round Middleweight Contest
James Tennyson vs Jovanni Straffon
vacant IBO World Lightweight Title
Scott Quigg vs Jono Carroll
12 Round Super-featherweight Contest
Joshua Buatsi vs Blake Caparello
10 Round Light-heavyweight Contest
Felix Cash vs Jack Cullen
Commonwealth Middleweight Title
Anthony Crolla vs Frank Urquiaga
10 Round Lightweight Contest
Katie Taylor vs Christina Linardatou
WBO World Female Super-lightweight Title
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tony Bellew
WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO World Cruiserweight Titles
Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester Arena
What famous boxing matches were held at Manchester Arena?
Where exactly is Manchester Arena located?
Manchester Arena
Victoria Station Approach
Hunts Bank, Manchester
M3 1AR
England
The venue serves as a premier boxing destination in England and has been hosting professional boxing events since 1995.