New Heavyweight K.o Tournament

:OhNo:Good afternoon uk boxing fans!Would anyone like to discuss about the New Heavyweight Knockout Tournament?It's a Heavyweight division contest where eight heavyweight boxers battle it out with each other to the Prizefighter Series.It consists of three rounds of three minutes per round on each bout and it all takes part on the same night.It's taking place at the famous York Hall in London on the friday 11April and it's live on Sky.Its Promoted by Barry Hearn.It could revolutinise the Heavyweight division which i do agree needs to be revamped.I think it could be a good idea!Anyone have a view out there on this subject??I'd like to hear from you.THANKS!

Yeah this is a great idea good luck to Barry for puting this together I will be going.for to long we have had to put up with the same old faces mauling around it's about time someone showcased the rest of the talent out there . For a moment it looked like David Haye was to be britains next heavy hope but with him being tied up with Macca I can't see him fighting at heavyweight until about november & even then he wont be interested in the domestic scene. Now is the time for some big fella about 210lb to step up & make his mark there is big money out there if your good enough with the right conections. The best of luck to whoever wins this tournament

:britain:Yeah it should cast a shining light on the domestic scene at the Heavyweight division.It'll be a foot in the door for any talented prospect for whoever wins.Their'll all be decent fighters in the Tournament and british bred with good pedigree which is great!One of which is DAVID DOLAN a unbeaten boxer from Hartlepool(northeast)which i'll be rooting for.It's about time the boxing scene in the heavyweight division had some really good long term prospect boardcasted on the scene.

The confirmed boxers -

Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-4-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-4-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 4-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-0-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Ian Millarvie (Hamilton) - 7-0-0
8th boxer to be confirmed

Looks like Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0 is no longer part of thge line-up. Pity.

:bow:Nice one ROB for listing the eight heavyweight boxers who are taking part in the new HEAVYWEIGHT K.O TOURNAMENT. I think it'll be a really good boardcast of the up and coming Heavyweights in the U.K.The division could do with having some good future prospect and i hope this new tournament can highlight what talent we have in the country.Speaking of which..i like the way the ex WEST HARTLEPOOL ruby player DAVID DOLAN has adopted his talent in the noble sport.He's still unbeaten.I hope i wins the tournament,as i'am from the same town that he's stable in(HARTLEPOOL).CHEERS MATE!

I'm all for showcasing new talent - especially heavweights - especially british - especially from the North East because i'm from there too !!!!

The only thing that would put me off is that it sounds like the guys will have more than one fight a night ?

If so it's a shame because you could have the most talented fighter there who gets a cut or some kind of freak injury in his first fight that puts him out of the competition.

On the whole though great to see this kind of spot light placed on new talent. Hopefully it will not only uncover asome new talenetd fighters but also encourage some new fans.

Now then U.K boxing fan.It's great to hear that fans are welcoming the new K.O tournament which starts on the 11 of April at the one and only top quality venue that is YORK HALL in London.Im really looking forward to what the u.k have on offer in the heavyweight division.Having each of the opponents to anticipate in more than one bout throughout the tournament should'nt be a problem as to each of the bouts only have duration of three 3minute rounds.Good to hear your a fan from the north east.Will you be rooting for David Dolan to win?

Not surprising coming from Hearn.. is surprising we still don't have "Premier League Boxing" though

Well hopefully this new Heavyweight K.O Tournament would cast a light on the Premier League.You never know it could be a start of a new era in the division.It's a start at least!Someone has to bring a new fresh hope in the ranks of the division.Weather there is a Tournament similar already out there in europe i dont know?if not then it could and should generate interest over in there as well.

Wasn't this idea first pitched in Oz and endorsed by Lennox Lewis? It was called Superfighter then.

I dont know mate!If thats right then i cant understand his method of trying to establish it over Austrailia.No wonder the heavyweight divison in the U.K is so corrupt and has been for so long.Mind you i'll give Lewis credit for the idea,but why was'nt he interested over here in the uk?Their cant of been any good prospects,but then why the hell did he try over oz instead?Thats not the right place to try and adopt a tournament like that especially in the Heavyweight division,i mean who the hell is their out there(Austrailia)who is worth boardcasting?.....NO one i suspect!!

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I dont know mate!If that right then i cant understand his method of trying to establish it over Austrailia.No wonder the heavyweight divison is so corrupt and has been for so long.Mind you i'll give Lewis so credit for the idea,but why was'nt he interested over here in the uk?Their cant of been any good prospects,but then why the hell did he try over oz instead?Thats not the right place to try and adopt a tournament like that especially in the Heavyweight division,i mean who the hell is their out(Austrailia) there who is worth boardcasting?.....NO one i suspect!!

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I believe Lennox Endorsed the idea rather than thought of it.

The idea was to bring back focus to the Heavyweight division by placing short fights close together in an eliminator tournament, with rounds scored on aggression (so no snooze fests)
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Alright they mate.I still give credit for Lewis on promoting the tournament,well after all who else could the oz's rely on in promoting a tournament like that over there?!A nice lump some of £££s to be had for the winner.A toal of approx of 2.7million pounds,WOW thats big money and it's not even a world title bout!!Their were't shy on giving the money away where their?And i wonder who eventually won the tournatment,i bet thats all their won as well considering the lack of pedigree from over there.BIG THANKS for the article you sent from the BOXING NEWS MAG.Most appreciated mate!The U.K will make a better match up from the previous one for sure.Thanks!;)

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Alright they mate.I still give credit for Lewis on promoting the tournament,well after all who else could the oz's rely on in promoting a tournament like that over there?!A nice lump some of £££s to be had for the winner.A toal of approx of 2.7million pounds,WOW thats big money and it's not even a world title bout!!Their were't shy on giving the money away where their?And i wonder who eventually won the tournatment,i bet thats all their won as well considering the lack of pedigree from over there.BIG THANKS for the article you sent from the BOXING NEWS MAG.Most appreciated mate!The U.K will make a better match up from the previous one for sure.Thanks!;)

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No hassle, the tournament never took place however, which was a pity. I believ it had something to do with television licensing or something

It's a shame it never got fully got off the floor.It sounded like good future prospect.I guess it never got off due to licence rights or some kind of goverment boardcasting law or just a simple matter of not enough ££££s involved,never mind.Lets hope that the U.K version has better foundation,which im 100% certain it will have.Im really looking forward to the event.Look out for David Dolan in the tournament.He has got a unbeaten record and is doing great at the moment as pro after he left being a rugby player for his local team WEST HARTLEPOOL.He could win it out right.:)

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It's a shame it never got fully got off the floor.It sounded like good future prospect.I guess it never got off due to licence rights or some kind of goverment boardcasting law or just a simple matter of not enough ££££s involved,never mind.Lets hope that the U.K version has better foundation,which im 100% certain it will have.Im really looking forward to the event.Look out for David Dolan in the tournament.He has got a unbeaten record and is doing great at the moment as pro after he left being a rugby player for his local team WEST HARTLEPOOL.He could win it out right.:)

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I will, thanks for the heads up!
I guess it was a problem with the original, in organising to have all those world class fighters free and trained at the same time too.

Yvonne please don't hate me but unfortunatley good (even half way good) heavweights from our part of the country are about as frequent as a sandstorm in Byker :tumbleweed:.

I hope this guy is as good as you say and wins the whole thing - what a boost for boxing in the North East that would be - I'll be rooting for him 110 %

:OhNo:Now then mate good to hear some feedback on the Heavyweight K.O Tournament.I can understand your view on the subject that our Heavyweight Division prospects in the country is rather poor at this moment in time and has been for a number of years,not to mention the poor tallent scattered across the rest of world.It has to change round some how!This tournament wont be a fast fix to the problem in the ranks,but if it's supported in the right manner in the right direction then it could at least be a good solid foundation to the divison other here.It's a good idea,it can only do better carnt it??I hope DOLAN wins.He's got the tools and power to do so.

Hi there everyone!:tease-new:I just like to share a brief notification on the New up and coming U.K Heavyweight K.O Tournament that starts on the 11th of April.I have found out that whichever boxer wins the Tournament will win £25,000.Im hoping it'll be David Dolan,due to him having a good record as well as being from the north-east,which i'am from too!Dont forget U.K boxing fans that the Tournament is live from the famous York Hall down in London and it's also live on Sky Sports1 from 9pm.It should be interesting.Enjoy!;D;)

for those of you interested here is the list of boxers fighting in the Heavyweight compertition at York hall April 11th should be a good night I'll be there if anyone want's to buy me a pint or three

billy bessey
colin kenna
martin rogan
dave ferguson
david dolan
paul butlin
alex ibbs
darren morgan

the reserves are
derek chisora
david ingleby

I saw Colin Kenna box in Ireland before....
Not keen on seeing him again

And as for Chisora!
I saw him "box" Tony Booth, barely scraping a four rounds points victory.
Booth can't even be classd as a journeyman!

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And as for Chisora!
I saw him "box" Tony Booth, barely scraping a four rounds points victory.
Booth can't even be classd as a journeyman!

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Don't get me started on Chisora. I saw Darren Morgan fight him in a 4 rounder and according to the ref he won every round. Truth be told, Morgan won the last round and knocked him down in the 3rd as his gloves touched the floor, and the ref just ignored it. In short, Morgan was robbed...and he really sucks.

Cheers for naming the fighters for the new U.K HEAVYWEIGHT K.O TOURNAMENT.I wish i was able to be there,i would of got yer a pint mate but unfortunately i cant make the journey,but i'll be watching it live on sky.Look out for David Dolan from Sunderland(Stabled in HARTLEPOOL)i think he'll have a good chance on winning the Tournament outright.Im so confident that im planning on backing him at the bookmakers shortly.It should be a good contest and i cant wait to watch it;D.Have you got a idea who will win?

Chisera is pretty garbage.

He's an undersized heavy, but Mike Perez (the Irish Cuban) is the same height and he's better efter his third fight, he's doing 6 and eight rounders already

Thanks for the rep Yvonne,Going on record only for experience Kenna should skate it but there are a couple of good boys in there I think a lot will depend on the draw I can see david Dolan & possiblyPaul butlin doing well.How will the lads with less experience handle the pressure of the York Hall it really does get jumping in there & I hear it's a sellout I can't wait

Billy Bessey just told me that the draw (names out of a hat) is taking place on Soccer A.M on a week on Saturday.:)

No problem mate!Im having a bet on Dolan at the bookmakers tomorrow.I wish i could be there like but i'll be watching it on t.v instead and cheering me local man!Should be an awesome atmosphere in the famous YORK HALL as usual!;D

Aright they Rob!Cheers for the top draw information on the draw out of the U.K Heavyweight K.O Tournament mate.That should be really interesting to see who gets who.Who do you fancy to win?Any tips?Im having a flutter!;D

:newdb::newdb:Good morning U.K boxing fans!I want you's to know that Barry Hearn and 8 of the british Heavyweight boxers for the new "PRIZEFIGHTER"tournament that starts next friday night on the 11th of april will be discussing the Tournament in more detail.There's a live draw out to see which boxer will be fighting who,as well as each of them testing they power by punching a punch-power machine to find out who has the most powerful punch throughout the competition and it's all on this mornings SOCCER A.M LIVE on SkyOne.Should be interesting to hear!My money is on me local boxer David Dolan from Hartlepool.He's 3/1 to win the tournament.Keep tuned in and enjoy!;)

Hi they boxing fans!Here is the list of fighters who will be fighting each other in they 1st fight in the New Heavyweight Prizefighter competition next friday night.Dont forget that it's live on Sky Sports1 from 9:30pm from the YORK HALL in London.Enoy!;)

DAVID FURGUSON Vs BILLY BESSEY
ALEX IBBS Vs MARTIN ROGAN
PAUL BUTLIN Vs COLIN KENNA
DARREN MORGAN Vs DAVID DOLAN.



£25,000 for the winner!!!

The fighters records as they currently stand

Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-5-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-5-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 5-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-1-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Darren Morgan (Swansea) - 5-3-0
Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0

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The fighters records as they currently stand

Billy Bessey (Portsmouth) - 7-5-0
Paul Butlin (Melton Mowbray) - 11-5-0
David Dolan (Sunderland) - 7-0-0
Dave Ferguson (North Shields) - 5-0-0
Alex Ibbs (Stoke) - 3-1-0
Colin Kenna (Southampton) - 16-6-2
Darren Morgan (Swansea) - 5-3-0
Martin Rogan (Belfast) - 7-0-0

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Aright they mate.Good for you to show us the records on each fighters in the tournament.I watched SoccerAM this morning when Barry Hearn and crew where discussing the the tournament in futher detail to the viewers.He mensioned that if this new U.K Heavyweight devision goes well then he's planning on doing the same tournament next year but including Middleweight too.He said he'd like to do all four original wight divisions e.g Featherwight,Welterweight,Middleweight as well as the Heavyweight.Should be good a prospect to look forward to.Anyhow talking about the Heavyweight contest....i reckon Dolan will win it as he is from the same area as me (Northeast)and he's 3/1 at the bookmakers to win.What do you reckon about the other weights being involed in the future,do you think it'll catch on?:)

Yvonne, I watched Soccer AM too and I'm looking forward to this, should be a good night next Friday ;)

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Yvonne, I watched Soccer AM too and I'm looking forward to this, should be a good night next Friday ;)

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Alright they!It was interesting was'nt it?To be frank with yer,i only knew one or two of the other fighters apart from my local boxer David Dolan.Like Hearn mentioned on the show that he and the fans watching will expect a all-out action packed night of big slug fest bout,due to the fact that each of the bouts are only four rounders!Should be good to watch!Im going to have a flutter on Dolan to win at the price of 3/1.The prospect of lighter divisions in the future in the tournament should be a GREAT IDEA!;)

Three undefeated fighters in there, along with a couple of big hitters too.

I remember seeing Darren Morgan a few years ago on a Calzaghe undercard, and I just remember him being crude, quite fat, but hit like a truck crashing into a shed at 40mph.

Unfortunately, I don't finish work until 10pm this Friday, so I'll miss a couple of the early bouts. Should be entertaining stuff though, and someone's '0' will certainly go.

Hi they U.K boxing fans!;)For all of you who missed the Live discussion of the New Heavyweight K.O Prize-fighter Tournament with Barry Hearn and the 8 fighters of the tournament that was mentoined on SoccerAM on the saturday gone....It's shown again NOW,on Sky Sports1.....Enjoy!Let me know what you think of what is said by Barry Hearn!THANKS:)

Actually looking forward for this, hope it runs smoothly with little delay between the bouts. I know very little about the fighters, and from the clips I've seen most of them are awful, shuld still be entertaining.

People from Sunderland are expecting Dolan to walk this.

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People from Sunderland are expecting Dolan to walk this.

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They were also expecting Newcastle to get relegated from the premier league after the first 20 or so games of the season. Dolan's a big favourite but there's plenty of competition in there, and I think the format will favour those who'll swing at anything rather than any 'boxers' in there.