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It is only three days until the eagerly awaited Southern Area Super-Featherweight title showdown between 23 year old George Jupp (10-1) from Kent and 26 year old Craig Poxton (8-2) from Lowestoft in Suffolk.
This 50/50 contest is one of seven scheduled fights to be shown exclusively on Matchroom fight Pass TV this Saturday with coverage starting at 7pm.
For Jupp this will be his third ten round contest in succession whilst Poxton goes the Championship distance for the first time. Jupp has seen the big lights before when in October 2011, as a 20 year old, he reached the semi final of the Prizefighter tournament.
Jupp has matured and improved significantly since then whilst the improved Poxton is on a seven fight winning streak.
This 50/50 encounter co-headlines alongside another exciting 50/50 clash for the Southern Area Welterweight title where “The Pexican” Johnny Garton takes on the outspoken Adam Battle from Portsmouth.
Battle and Garton compete for the vacant Southern Area Welterweight title and outspoken Battle is super confident ahead of the title fight.
“Johnny Garton is one dimensional. I hit harder than Mike Tyson and counter punch like Floyd Mayweather”. Battle continued “I was due to fight Ahmet Patterson for this title earlier this year and Garton is much easier. I will win this fight no problem”.
Garton was more reserved, “I believe I can win this fight. I want 50/50 fights and now my manager/promoter has delivered me one. My training has gone perfect alongside Alan Smith and I will be at my best this Saturday.”
The show sees the long awaited return of former two time Southern Area challenger Ryan “Crash Bang” Taylor who steps up in weight in a six round International contest.
Former professional footballer Leon McKenzie hopes to extend his unbeaten record in a tough six rounds against Essex’ Scott Douglas who has only lost one from four contests.
Hot prospect Rakeem “The Noble” Ashaye takes on Lewis O’Mara for the British Masters Light-Welterweight title. Cruiserweight prospects Aji “The General” Sharif, Adam Hart and Jose “The Look” Lopes feature whilst amateur champion Josh Kennedy makes his pro bow with a tough fight against Sergej Logins, who has 6 wins (6 KO’s) 1 draw and 1 loss to his name.
Ben “The Entertainer” Day and Antony Upton also feature on this action packed show.
Make sure you join the Matchroom Fight Pass to catch the live action or for limited remaining tickets go to www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk to see it live.
