11 Apr From the section Boxing Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/43313755 Read more about sharing. Welsh boxer Andrew Selby has withdrawn from his European title fight against Vincent Legrand due to injury. Flyweight Selby, 29, had been scheduled to contest for the vacant EBU title in France on April 28th.Wales' most decorated amateur boxer, and brother of IBF World Featherweight champion Lee Selby is unbeaten in his first 10 fights since turning professional in 2015.Selby had announced the fight on social media but is now unable to box.His most recent fight saw him collect a unanimous decision against Mexico's Maximino Flores.His scheduled opponent, 26-year-old Legrand, has won all 26 of his professional bouts, 16 of which by knockout. Selby previously represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games … [Read more...] about Andrew Selby’s fight with Vincent Legrand for flyweight title is postponed
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China Open: Mark Selby beats Barry Hawkins to retain title
8 Apr From the section Snooker Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/43691475 Read more about sharing. World number one Mark Selby retained the China Open title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 11-3 in the final in Beijing.Selby's victory was the ideal preparation before he defends his title at the World Championship, which starts on 21 April at the Crucible, Sheffield.The Leicester man fell behind but claimed 11 of the next 12 frames, including breaks of 132, 112 and 90.It was Selby's third China Open triumph in the past four years, and his 14th ranking title overall.The winner's £225,000 prize is the biggest of any event outside the World Championship, which has a record £425,000 on offer for the victor this year.The qualifying event for the season-ending showpiece begins at Pond's Forge in … [Read more...] about China Open: Mark Selby beats Barry Hawkins to retain title
China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins
7 Apr From the section Snooker Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/43683921 Read more about sharing. Defending champion Mark Selby beat Kyren Wilson at the China Open to set up a final against Barry Hawkins.Leicester's Selby was tied 8-8 at one stage in his semi-final with Wilson, but won the final two frames to progress 10-8.The world number one will now defend his title against Barry Hawkins in Sunday's showpiece in Beijing.Hawkins booked his place in the final after overcoming Australian Neil Robertson 10-6 on Saturday.The China Open is the last event before the season-ending World Championship in Sheffield starts on 21 April. Find out more World Snooker Read more on World Snooker … [Read more...] about China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins
Nicola Adams: Double Olympic champion to fight on Selby-Warrington undercard
4 Apr From the section Boxing Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43644925 Read more about sharing. Nicola Adams will fight on the undercard of the IBF world featherweight bout between Lee Selby and Josh Warrington in Leeds on 19 May.An opponent for 35-year-old double Olympic champion Adams is yet to be confirmed, as she looks to maintain her 100% winning record as a professional.Adams' most recent fight in December 2017 ended in a third-round stoppage of Uruguay's Soledad Macedo."This is going to be a huge event for the city of Leeds," said Adams."My aim is to be fighting for a world title of my own as soon as I can and to achieve that in my home city would be a dream come true. "I am constantly learning and developing and I hope it won't be long before I am knocking on the door for a shot at a title." … [Read more...] about Nicola Adams: Double Olympic champion to fight on Selby-Warrington undercard
Trains between Hull, Selby and Goole CANCELLED over Easter weekend
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel as work continues in the region, meaning many trains will not be running over the Easter weekend. Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling between Hull, Goole and Selby this Easter to double check their journeys as work takes place to upgrade the signalling as part of the Great North Rail Project. Due to the nature of the work, no trains will be able to run on the line between Hull, Goole and Selby on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with bus replacement services in operation. The project, which will help increase the reliability and performance of the railway, is progressing but has been delayed from the original plan to be brought into use at Easter. However, Network Rail engineers will still carry out work to the signalling system over the Easter weekend. Rob McIntosh, route managing director at Network Rail, said: “Over the Easter weekend, control of the signalling was due to move from local, lineside signal boxes … [Read more...] about Trains between Hull, Selby and Goole CANCELLED over Easter weekend