English
Title Shots For Maloney Prospects Fewkes,
Haywood
Source: PR
September 4, 2008
(SEPT 4) Hot prospects John Fewkes and Scott Haywood
looking to stamp their names into the upper echelons of the UK fight scene in
support of Rendall Munroe's European super bantam title defense against
mandatory challenger Arsen Martirosian.
23 year old Fewkes, 17-0 (2), came roaring out of Sheffield last year and
defeated the favored trio of Craig Watson, Tonto Tontchev and Gary Reid to earn
a shot at the vacant English lightweight title this weekend.
Facing Fewkes will be another spoiler, 24 year old Martin Gethin, 14-0-1 (6),
who shockingly stopped the previously undefeated Nadeem Siddique in July and the
rangy West Midland battler is hoping to pull off another upset.
But for Gethin to realize his ambition, he'll have to blunt the pressure and
sharp skill of Fewkes, something that no one has been able to accomplish to
date, in what is sure to be a high velocity battle of wills for as long as it
lasts.
Fewkes' promotional stablemate, towering light welter Haywood, 18-2 (4), of
Derby gets his first title opportunity on the Nottingham bill and the 27 year
old six footer will pit his cagey, awkward style against rugged 25 year old
unbeaten prospect, Dean Harrison, 12-0 (3), of Wolverhampton.
The pair will argue the vacant English light welter title in this classic boxer
vs. fighter matchup and the more experienced Haywood will have to draw upon his
entire tricky arsenal if he is to keep the confident Harrison at bay in this
unpredictable showdown.
One of Britain's top welterweights, Matthew Hatton, 33-4-1 (13), is also on the
bill and the hard-nosed Manchester veteran will be in action for the first time
since losing a thrilling challenge to Commonwealth champion Craig Watson in May
as he clashes with Ramsgate stylist Scott Woolford, 8-1 (1), over eight
scheduled rounds.
Middleweight Kevin Concepcion, featherweight Harry Ramogoadi, light heavy Adie
Whitmore and light middle Karl Chiverton will all participate in bouts at Harvey
Hadden, which also sees five additional contests to round out the evening.
Frank Maloney Promotions presents "Working Class Hero", the European super
bantamweight championship clash between champion Rendall Munroe and challenger
Arsen Martirosian on Friday, September 5, 2008 at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre
in Nottingham, England with full undercard support including two English title
bouts.
Ringside tickets are sold out for this event but a limited supply of
non-ringside tickets are still available for £35 by calling the Box Office on
0871 226 1508.
Sky Sports will televise the action live on SS1 starting at 10PM.
