MALE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (Vacant)

BRANDON JONES v BEN ANDREWS

MALE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (Vacant)

KLINTON BAPTISTE v TOBY BASSETT

MALE LIGHTWEIGHT (Vacant)

SPENCER BINKS v JAMIE EDWARDS

Purse bids are called for the above contests to be submitted in accordance with the terms as set out below. Contest to take place by the END OF MAY 2026.

Promoters and Matchmakers are invited to submit purse bids in short terms for the above contest, unless voluntary agreement is reached beforehand, which are to be submitted by hand to the next Midlands Area Meeting by 12.00pm. on Sunday, 15th March 2026. Please contact the Midlands Area Secretary to arrange submittance of Purse bids.

Bids should be submitted on Boxer/Promoter Agreement Form No. 35(a) (as amended specifically for the purpose of purse offers), signed by the bidding Promoter or Matchmaker and completed in full. All bids must be received before the deadline in individual sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside “PO then the initials of the Boxers concerned”. FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Tournament Dates

Metrodome, Barnsley – 31st January 2026. Promoter Jordan Sheldrake.

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – 7th February 2026. Promoter Frank Warren.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester – 14th February 2026. Promoter Pat Barrett.

Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool – 21st February 2026. Promoter Pat Barrett.

Boxpark, Liverpool – 28th February 2026. Promoter James Whitehill.

Regulation 4.9 & 5.10

Boxer Dale Arrowsmith appeared before the Council represented by Trainer Sydney Chambers. The Council decided that he was okay to continue subject to the following condition:

Report required from an Official until further notice.

Boxer Joe Hardy appeared before the Council represented by Trainer Nick Manners. The Council decided that he was okay to continue without conditions.

Boxer Kerry Orton appeared before the Council represented by Manager Josh Wale. The Council decided that she was okay to continue subject to the following condition:

Report required from an Official until further notice

Regulation 5.10

The following boxers did not appear and were considered in their absence:

Sam Kirk. Call to next meeting but okay to continue subject to the following condition:

Report required from an Official until further notice.

Liam Macmillan. The Council decided that he was okay to continue without conditions.

Owen Durnan. The Council decided that he was okay to continue without conditions.

Kira Carter. The Council decided that he was okay to continue without conditions.

Dan Booth. The Council decided that he was okay to continue subject to the following condition:

Report required from an Official until further notice

Regulation 9.28, 9.44 & 25

Promoter/Manager/Trainer/Second Mark Bateson appeared before the Council unrepresented. The Council decided that the breach of Regulation 9.28 was not proven. The breach of Regulation 9.44 was proven and Mr Bateson was given words of guidance.

Regulation 5.23 & 25

Boxer Leighton Birchill appeared before the Council represented by his brother Boxer William Birchill. The Council decided that the matters were proven and Mr Birchill was reprimanded and given words of guidance.

Date of next meeting

Sunday, 15th February 2026.

TOURNAMENT DATES

Civic Hall, Grays – 13th February 2026. Promoter David Nelson.

Sir James Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green -14th February 2026. Promoter Costakis Evangelou .

Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 14th February 2026. Promoter Errol Johnson.

Brentwood Centre – 15th February 2026. Promoter John Clark.

Trinity Park, Ipswich – 21st February 2026. Promoter Victor Smith.

York Hall – 28th February 2026. Promoter Jon Tretheway.

REGULATION 5.10 & 25

KASEY BRADNUM, Mr Bradnum appeared with Manager Jordan Grannum. The Council gave Mr Grannum words of guidance for the future.

REGULATION 25

CHIJIOKE AMECHI. Mr Amechi appeared alone. The Council gave Mr Amechi words of guidance for the future and lifted the suspension of his Boxer licence.

REGULATION 5.15 & 25

JESSE BRANDON. Mr Brandon appeared alone. The Council placed a reprimand on Mr Brandon’s file and further fined him.

NEXT MEETING

4th March 2026.

Tournament Dates

5th March 2026. Premier Suite, Cannock. Promoter Scott Murray.

14th March 2026. Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Promoter Anthony Manning.

21st March 2026. Aldersley Stadium, Wolverhampton. Promoter Errol Johnson.

21st March 2026. Newark Showground, Newark. Promoter Carl Greaves.

21st March 2026. Kings Hall, Stoke. Promoter Pat Barrett.

21st March 2026. Holiday Inn, Birmingham. Promoter Scott Murray.

27th March 2026. Sports Connexions, Coventry. Promoter Scott Murray.

29th March 2026. Holiday Inn, Birmingham. Promoter Errol Johnson.

Regulation 5.10

Joshua Morris. Continue & Monitor.

Joel Ducille. Attended with his manager Anthony Manning. Licence withdrawn.

Rebecca Ferguson. Attended with her manager Scott Lawton. Allowed to continue her career subject to contest reports and restricted to 12 minute bouts.

Lewis Varley. Attended with his manager Anthony Manning. Allowed to continue his career subject to contest reports and restricted to 18 minute bouts.

Fonz Alexander. Attended with Jon Pegg. Mr Alexander was allowed to continue with his career subject to contest reports and 12 minute bouts.

Michael Mooney. Attended the hearing with his manager Jon Pegg. Mr Mooney was allowed to continue his career subject to contest reports and 12 minute bouts.

Regulation 5.15

Tarik Zaina. Attended with his manager Errol Johnson. Given words of advice and a severe reprimand, Suspension lifted.

Date of next meeting

Sunday, 15th March 2026.

Tournament Dates

21st February 2026. Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Promoter Eddie Hearn.

28th February 2026. Vaillant Arena, Derby. Promoter Frank Warren.

Date of next meeting

1st February 2026.