European Champion
Munroe Makes Weight In Nottingham
September 5, 2008
(SEPT 5) Rendall Munroe has made weight on
the eve of his European super bantamweight title defense against mandatory
challenger Arsen Martirosian as the two prepare for their clash this evening at
Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre in Nottingham, England.
The lightning quick Leicester southpaw mounted the scales at 8 stone 9 and 12
ounces (121.75 lb) while Armenian opponent Arsen Martirosian tipped the beam at
8 stone 9 and 5 ounces (121.25 lb). Munroe, 15-1 (7), puts the European title
won from Spanish slugger Kiko Martinez at risk for the second time while
Martirosian, 12-1 (3), fighting out of France, brings the confidence of having
won 12 consecutive bouts.
Both Scott Haywood, 18-2 (4), and Dean Harrison, 12-0 (3), made the light
welterweight limit ahead of their contest for the vacant English title. Haywood
was recorded at 9 stone 13 and five ounces (139.25 lb) and Harrison was 9 stone
13 pounds and six ounces (139.25 lb).
Undefeated prospect John Fewkes, 17-0 (2), failed to make the lightweight limit
for his vacant English title shot against Martin Gethin, 14-0-1 (6), coming in
at 1 pound, 3 ounces over. The bout will proceed but should Fewkes win the
fight, he cannot take possession of the English title. Gethin made weight
handily at 9 stone 8 pounds and 10 ounces (134.75 lb) and can accept the
domestic crown should he defeat Fewkes.
Welterweight Matthew Hatton, 33-4-1 (13), measured 10 stone 9 (149 lb) for his
eight round contest against Scott Woolford, 8-1 (1), who was also below the
contracted limit at 10 stone 8 and 4 ounces (148.25 lb).
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 or by logging onto www.frankmaloney.com.
