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Ever since Jamie Moore first lifted the British light middleweight title by out pointing Michael Jones in April 2003, a mouth-watering challenge by two-weight Southern Area champion and former European title challenger David Walker has been mooted. Finally it’s on. Despite being with rival promoters, two of Britain’s most popular and entertaining boxers will meet at the GH Carnall Leisure Centre in Manchester on September 23rd on an event promoted by Matchroom Sport, in co-operation with Hennessy Sports, to be televised on Sky Sports 1.
“Because we are similar, I think this just might be fight of the year,”
said Hennessy Sports promoted former ABA champion Walker.
“We are both heavy handed, very attacking, come forward fighters who
put everything on the line every time we fight.
“That is why I can’t see this being anything other than explosive.”
Walker added: “There are going to be no hiding places in that ring.
“Whatever the result, neither of us will come out of this fight
thinking we haven’t given it our absolute all.
“We are just not that type of fighter. We are honest pro’s who are full
of desire. Both of us have shown that in the past by climbing off the
canvas to win.”
Naturally Walker – heralded as Britain’s most exciting boxer for his
edge of your seat displays – sees only one winner.
“I am full of respect for Moore,” he continued. “He has won the British
title outright and, like I say, I see a lot of myself in him.
“But I am going to have a shock for him.”
Walker added: “I am coming to war – fully equipped.”
“I have no other option. This is the biggest fight of my life.
“I know I fought Roman Karmazin (now IBF champion) for the European
title, but I wasn’t right that night and went in as a massive underdog.
“This is completely different. It is practically do or die. If I don’t
win it is going to be very difficult for me to rebuild.”
Whilst he doesn’t need any, Walker will receive further motivation from
the fact that he is fulfilling a long held ambition.
“It was a childhood dream of mine to box for the British title. I
believe the Lonsdale belt is the most famous in boxing,” “Kid Dynamite’
explained.
“I can’t put into words how delighted I am that this fight has come
off.
“I am going to repay the work everyone – especially my promoter Mick
Hennessy and trainer Robert McCracken – have put in by winning the
British title.
“I would also like to thank Matchroom Sport for working with my
promoter Hennessy Sports to make this happen. It is unusual in this day and
age.”
Tickets for Jamie Moore’s defence of his British light middleweight
title against David Walker at the GH Carnall Leisure Centre in Manchester
on September 23rd are available from the Matchroom Sports box office on
01277 3599 00.
