Frank Maloney Boxing: Groves And Dallas License To Thrill

Two of Britain's hottest prospects George Groves and Tom Dallas have been added to Frank Maloney's talent stacked bill at Brentwood Centre on Friday January 22.

Groves, 21, is a man in hurry and targeting Commonwealth super-middleweight champion Charles Adamu.

Hammersmith's Groves and Kent man Dallas will all meet selected opponents on the bill being televised live by Sky Sports.

Groves, 21, said: "With Frank and Hayemaker taking care of me, I'll be able to showcase my skills all over the country.

"Frank's got dates on Sky TV just about every other week - so I can't see why he wouldn't want to use me.

"Although David and Adam are my management and training team, Frank is taking over the promotional contract and that is going to bring great exposure."

Maloney added: "George has benefitted from being around David Haye in the gym and has made it clear he wants a quick route to the top."

Dallas, 24, is undefeated in eight fights and firmly establishing himself as one of Britain's' best young heavyweights.

He has recently been sparring with FTM stable mate David Price and Maloney says it is the best heavyweight sparring he has seen for years.

Top of the bill is Ian Napa's (19-7) British bantamweight title defence against Jamie McDonnell (12-2-1)

On the same bill Cheshunt's cocky Ashley Sexton (8-0) faces fellow extrovert Usman Ahmed (6-2-1) in a clash for the vacant English flyweight championship.

On the comeback trail is former British super-featherweight champion Carl Johanneson (27-4) who boxes for the first time since his defeat to Kevin Mitchell in March 2008.

Another Maloney heavyweight Larry Olubamiwo (6-1) moves up a notch when he boxes Irish puncher Scott Belshaw (10-3).

Tickets for this top class show, priced £80 and £35 are available on line www.frankmaloney.com or 0871 226 1508