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Scott Quigg’s WBA world super-bantamweight title eliminator against Franklin Varela this weekend will be broadcast live on You Tube for free.
Unbeaten Quigg faces the tough Venezuelan in his hometown at Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday night (July 23).
Hatton Promotions have decided to broadcast the entire card live following the amazing internet success of last week’s Lee Purdy v Craig Watson bill.
Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton said: “This sort of thing is still in its infancy, but the feedback we are getting from all over the world is fantastic.
“Purdy-Watson did huge numbers and I am expecting boxing fans from all over the world to tune in this weekend and see fights and a stream of the highest quality.
“We are putting on a top class show featuring some of Europe’s best fighters and fans who log on will see a world class fighter in Scott Quigg.”
Quigg, 22, added: “It is amazing to think that so many people around the world will be watching my fight live.
“It is exposure that money cannot buy and makes me even more determined to put on a special performance.”
Undefeated Quigg, 22, will also be defending his WBA intercontinental crown against Varela.
In other contests on the card Italy’s former WBA and European light-middleweight title challenger Luca Messi boxes Tony Randell.
Mandatory European light-middleweight title challenger Sergey Rabchenko faces Kevin McAuley over eight rounds.
In four rounders Hatton Promotions new signing Kieron Farrel faces Sid Razak, Tony Shaw is up against Jason Carr and Rhys Roberts tackles Marc Callaghan.
To access the broadcast just visit www.youtube.com/hattonboxing then click on the live button under the Hatton logo. The broadcast begins at 7.30pm (BST) with Quigg due in the ring at 9.45pm (BST).
The direct link to the show is http://www.youtube.com/Hattonboxing#p/l/fuUQZ3YxiJM
The last few tickets for the show priced £75(VIP Ringside), £55 (Ringside) and £35 General admission and available from www.brandhatton.com /0844 847 2500/ 01925 755222
