Thomas Patrick Ward News Today

May 11th promises to be a titanic day for British boxing, with world titles and minor shows that are sure to capture the public’s imagination at every turn.

Thomas Patrick Ward also sees action on the undercard

Matchroom fell short in the purse bid by around $60,000

Otabek Kholmatov knocked out Thomas Patrick Ward in a final eliminator this past March

By Charles Brun: Leigh Wood got some bad news today with the WBA ordering him to defend his newly won featherweight title against his unbeaten mandatory

Lewis Ritson faces Ohara Davies in a WBA super lightweight title final eliminator in Newcastle on Saturday.

Dickens is out to prove he can still compete at world level while McGrail gets an early step-up, writes Matt Bozeat

Thomas Essomba intends to start winning, writes John Dennen

Troy Williamson prevails in a thrilling battle, while Olympic silver medallist Pat McCormack blitzes opponent to win pro debut, writes Roy Kelly in Newcastle

Lewis Ritson headlines a Probellum bill in Newcastle on Friday against Dejan Zlaticanin, whilst Troy Williamson defends his British title.