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Tyson Fury has caused quite a stir since turning professional in December, as the Manchester based novice has benefited from an unprecedented amount of press releases showcasing his brash and ultra-confident viewpoints.
The towering 21 year old has pointed to his string of victories over hand-picked opposition as proof that he is indeed the self-proclaimed savior of heavyweight boxing in Britain.
Next month, Fury, 7-0 (7), will be given a reality check as he will meet one of the more experienced heavyweights on the domestic scene, “Big Bad” John McDermott, 25-5 (16).
The pair face-off for McDermott’s English title at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England on Friday, September 11.
It’s a mouth-watering clash that every fight fan in Britain has been waiting for and kicks off the new boxing season in style for promoter Frank Maloney’s FTM Sports organization.
29 year old McDermott has little use for the constant attention seeking of young Fury and prefers to prepare for battle in a professional manner and let his fists do the talking in the ring.
The Essex man will have the opportunity to dismantle Fury in front of a hometown venue stuffed full of his loyal fans, who are backing McDermott to the hilt in this English title defense.
McDermott won over the hearts and minds of many with his pair of British title challenges against the most decorated man in UK boxing today, Danny Williams.
Although Williams was awarded narrow split or majority decision victory on both occasions, more than a few ringside spectators felt McDermott was the better man in the ring and is the uncrowned British champion.
Nevertheless, the 24 rounds with Williams provided a scathing litmus test that McDermott passed with flying colors and “Big Bad” John is only too happy to have the chance to administer the same opportunity to Tyson Fury.
Chief support at the Brentwood Centre is provided by the British bantamweight title fight between champion Gary Davies, 9-2-1 (7), and former European titlist Ian Napa, 18-7 (1).
Also on the bill will be two English title contests as red-hot prospect Ashley Sexton, 7-0 (3), faces off against seasoned former British super fly titlist Andy Bell, 11-4 (3), for the vacant flyweight strap and light middleweight champ Andrew Facey, 20-5-2 (6), has a rematch on tap with ex-British beltholder Gary Woolcombe, 27-2 (10).
The undercard features the continuing comeback of former British bantamweight titlist Martin Power, 20-4 (8), along with such emerging talents as big punching heavyweight Tom Dallas, 6-0 (4), light middleweight Martin Welsh, 1-0 (0), and middleweight Tony Hill, making his pro debut.
FTM Sports presents “Colossal”, the Heavyweight Championship of England between reigning titlist John McDermott and challenger Tyson Fury with full undercard on Friday, September 11, 2009 at The Brentwood Centre in Essex, England.
Tickets are priced £90 and £35 and are available from The Box Office on 0871 226 1508 and www.frankmaloney.com
Television details will be forthcoming.
