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Thirty three year old Kris Agyei-Dua hopes to make it third time lucky this Saturday in his bid for title glory, when he takes on tough Czech, Jan Balog, for the International Masters Light-Middleweight title at the Steve Goodwin promoted “Lionheart and Braveheart” show at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
In 2012, Agyei-Dua mounted two unsuccessful attempts to win the Southern Area strap. In two televised Primetime bouts, Agyei-Dua secured a draw with Nathan Graham in September, before a shoulder injury forced him to retire in the fourth round of their December rematch.
Agyei-Dua has since had a comeback win over Dee Mitchell which sets him up for this title shot.
“I am determined to make it third time lucky and am so grateful to all the support I am bringing from Essex for this fight.”
However, Balog has other ideas, “Agyei-Dua is nothing compared to me. I have trained hard for this fight and he is just a stepping stone for me fighting the better British fighters.”
This is one of the featured fights on the fantastic 15 fight card.
Topping the bill is Lee “The Banjo” Markham, who competes for the British Masters Super-Middleweight Gold Title against former Southern Area Champion – Sam Couzens.
Goodwin’s “Golden Boy” John McCallum from Edinburgh, aims to win his first title when he competes for the International Masters Bronze Light-Middleweight title.
A special attraction sees London’s undefeated “Quicksilver” Philip Bowes takes on former British Champion Paul Appleby from Scotland, in a six round Light-Welterweight contest.
Exciting undefeated Heavyweight prospect AJ Carter has a four round contest against Luke Martin of Trowbridge.
The exciting “Pexican” Johnny Garton is the current holder of the British Masters Bronze Welterweight title and has 10 wins from 10 fights. Johnny has a six round International contest in what is his toughest contest to date. Johnny takes on Stanislav Nenkov of Bulgaria, who has won seven from eleven fights.
“Saint” George Jupp has an International six round Super-Featherweight contest. George takes on the in form Kristian Dochev who has won three from his last four fights and featured on Box Nation on 16th November recording another victory.
Kevin Greenwood has recorded four consecutive victories at Super-Middleweight and will be aiming to make it five in a super-middleweight contest. Kevin takes on Polish-born Robert Studzinski.
Former Premier League professional footballer – Leon McKenzie, has made a perfect start to his professional boxing career with two victories and aims for his third in a four round super-middleweight contest. Leon has his toughest fight to date against Darren McKenna.
Another former professional footballer – Leo Roget, makes his professional debut taking on Mitch Mitchell in a four round contest.
The show also features the eagerly awaited debuts of Craig Hardy at Super-Featherweight, Adam Balski at Cruiserweight and John Cash at Light-Middleweight. All participate in four round contests.
Only a few tickets remain for this virtually sold out show. For tickets contact any of the boxers on the show or contact Goodwin Promotions on 01525 851150 or buy from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk
