Hennessy Boxing: Murray Vows To KO Buckland For European Title

European title contender John Murray is looking for early success on Friday night and not take it down to the wire like his favourite football team Manchester City.

“I am aiming to win in style and well within the distance” a focused Murray said.

To claim the vacant European Lightweight title Murray will have to overcome the talented and gutsy Gary Buckland at the Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes this Friday 7th May, also on the line will be Murray’s British title.

This exciting double title fight is being shown live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 10pm.

“I was hoping that Spurs would slip up at the weekend but that didn’t happen, City are still in a great position but they need to show true strength and beat Tottenham on Wednesday to stand a chance of stealing that last Champions League spot, this is going to be more like a derby game.” Murray added

“It’s a shame my fight isn’t a week later as I was hoping to have some of the City players ringside cheering me on, but with them playing away against West Ham in the final game of the season on Sunday they will not be able to, but hopefully they will watch me secure the European belt on Sky Sports.”

City players including Roque Santa Cruz, Vincent Kompany and Micah Richards were all ringside last October to witness Murray beat former European and British title holder Thaxton in 4 exhilarating rounds.

“Whatever happens on Friday night I can safely say that the venue will be noisy with my very own Barmy Army singing my name” Murray concluded

Tickets for the show at the Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes are on sale from the Matchroom Sport box office on 01277 359900, tickets are priced at £30 for unreserved seating and £50 for ringside.,