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Promoter Barry Hearn of Matchroom Sports has unveiled his plans to recruit new interest in the heavyweight boxing division by hosting a ‘Knock-out Tournament‘ in London’s East End.
Calling it the ‘Prizefighter Series’, Hearn’s first tournament is scheduled for April 11 at the famous York Hall, Bethnal Green. This will be a heavyweight-only competition of eight boxers, all fighting a three round contest with the quarter, semi-final and final being held on the same night.
The event has the blessing of the Boxing Board of Boxing Control. BBBC Secretary Simon Block said it would be “a great instant event” and “possibly appealing to a new audience”.
Amongst the batch of hopefuls are David Dolan, Ian Malarvey and Colin Kenna.
Hearn said, “It’s going to be exciting! It‘ll be non-stop action with every one of these kids fighting 110 percent”.
