Lee Appleyard

Levi Kinsiona. Photo: Andrew Saunders.

Sheffield boxer apologises after 'I will kill him' ring threat

Sheffield’s Kid Galahad will exercise his rematch clause against Kiko Martinez after admitting he ‘got complacent’ in the first defence of his long-coveted world title. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Kid Galahad to trigger rematch clause against Kiko Martinez after shock knockout

Sheffield’s Levi Kinsiona and Rotherham’s Lee Appleyard have both given the green light for a rematch after their explosive first fight.

Kinsiona and Appleyard give green light to rematch after explosive first fight

Former English lightweight champion Lee Appleyard accused Levi Kinsiona from Sheffield of ‘arrogance’. Photo: Lewis Storey/Getty.

Rivalry between Sheffield and Rotherham boxers gets personal after angry clash

Kid Galahad has a chance to become world champion on Saturday.

Galahad promises better showing in second IBF title shot against Jazza Dickens

Dalton Smith, the new English super-lightweight champion, with his dad and trainer, Grant (left), and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Sheffield's Dalton Smith sets sights on America after English title win

Dalton Smith celebrates with his English Super-Lightweight Title belt after his win over Lee Appleyard. Picture By Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing

'It's the starting block for me' - Dalton Smith snaps up first pro title after s...

Dalton Smith believes he can deliver a knockout against experienced Rotherham fighter Lee Appleyard.

Sheffield’s Dalton Smith turns up the heat up ahead of English title fight

Dalton Smith (third right) pictured at the EIS with Anthlony Joshua.

Sheffield’s Dalton Smith says English title fight is ‘just a stepping stone’

Dalton Smith is promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

Sheffield’s Dalton Smith says English title fight is ‘just a stepping stone’

Terri Harper celebrates. Photo: Andrew Saunders @sporting_captures

Boxing: Denaby Main's Terri Harper seals historic world title triumph

Lee Appleyard lands against Atif Shafiq

Boxing: South Yorkshire fighters on the title merry-go-round

Sam O'maison

Boxing: A Sheffield v Rotherham derby is looming for South Yorkshire fight fans

Terri Harper

Opportunity knocks for Terri Harper

Atif Shafiq and David Coldwell

Under new management: Rotherham boxer Atif Shafiq plots a course towards British...

Jimmy Joe Flint, left.

Boxing: Jimmy Joe Flint maintains unbeaten pro record

Jimmy Joe Flint (right) with Levi Kinsiona and Lee Appleyard

Jimmy Joe Flint ready to end first year on a bright spark

Sam O'maison, England champ

Boxing: Will we see a Sheffield v Rotherham English title derby?

Lee Appleyard celebrates with the English lightweight title. Pic: Dean Woolley

Rotherham boxer Le Appleyard is in the mix for a new title challenge

Atif Shafiq and Lee Appleyard before their bout

Lee won't be puttingmoney on50-50 scrap

Lee Appleyard in his battle with Atif Shafiq

Rotherham boxer homes in on new title shot

Lee Appleyard loses to Atif Shafiq: Pic by Lawrence Lustig

Boxing: Crunch time for Lee Appleyard as he targets two-weight championship

McDonnell executes his game plan against Yafai. Pic: Lawrence Lustig

Oh brother: Doncaster's Gavin McDonnell '˜stole the show' on Kell Brook undercar...

Kid Galahad (left) knocks down Irving Berry in their Featherweight contest: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Kell Brook Undercard: Kid Galahad puts division on notice while Gavin McDonnell ...

Lee Appleyard (left) in action with Atif Shafiq during their Lightweight Championship contest at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Lee Appleyard toppled by Rotherham rival Atif Shafiq

What Kell Brook looks like at middleweight. Picture: Lawrence Lustig

Kell Brook will be up to 20% more powerful at light middleweight against Sergey ...

Terri Harper

Terri Harper relaxed ahead of second ring outing

Atif Shafiq and Manchester fighter Terry Flanagan, in Fuertaventura

Rotherham boxing derby: Atif Shafiq confident he will beat Lee Appleyard at Shef...

Lee Appleyard celebrates with the English lightweight title. Picture: Dean Woolley

Boxing: Dave Coldwell backs his man to win battle of Rotherham

Kid Galahad, primed and ready to go

Sheffield boxing: Kid Galahad ready to show his mettle on Kell Brook's steel cit...

Dennis Hobson with Muheeb Fazeldin before the parting of the ways

Khan's '˜glass chin' is target for Sheffield boxer - and this time it's not Kell...

Stefy Bull

Boxing: Proud Stefy Bull ready for '˜biggest ever show'

Lee Connelly and team

Sheffield boxing: Vegan Lee's meaty target for New Year

Boxing: the KO kid

Boxing: Knockout performance from Townend and Appleyard

Lee Appleyard in winning mode earlier this year. Pic: Dean Woolley

Rotherham boxer's surprise title shot

Lee Appleyard (left) and Stefy Bull

Boxing: Lee Appleyard will learn from defeat - Stefy Bull

Dave Coldwell

Weird case of the Sheffield boxer with no trainer

Lee Appleyard, with Stefy Bull, right, and Dave Coldwell

Boxing: Rotherham fighter faces Croatian test after last-ditch change

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