Buckland vs. Lawton In
British Title Eliminator
May 16, 2009
(MAY 16) Welsh prospect Gary
Buckland will take a jump up tp the next level when he meets Scott
Lawton in a British lightweight title eliminator on Friday, May 29.
The pair will clash in support of the Chris Edwards vs. Usman Ahmed
British flyweight championship bout serving as the main event at Fenton
Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Just 22 years of age, young Cardiff man Buckland, 15-1 (5), won a Celtic
lightweight title by outpointing Martin Watson in 2007 and recaptured
the belt in his most recent outing, a dominating ten round points
verdict over former Commonwealth super feather boss Craig Docherty.
While Buckland will certainly have the advantage in youth on May 29, the
Welshman couldn't find a more experienced opponent at domestic level
than Lawton, 26-4-1 (5).
The current English lightweight champion has only come up short against
British titlist Jon Thaxton and Commonwealth king Amir Khan over the
last four years.
Lawton has won six straight, including a victory over Martin Gethin last
December, and will also have home advantage at Fenton Manor as the local
Stoke hero has a very vocal and devoted fan base.
A superb undercard is on tap, headed by 2008 Olympic bronze medallist
Darren Sutherland.
Frank Maloney Presents the Flyweight Championship of Britain between
reigning champion Chris Edwards and challenger Usman Ahmed with full
undercard at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England on
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tickets are on sale at £35 and £75 and available from frankmaloney.com
and 0871 226 1508. Sky Sports will broadcast live on SS1 starting
at 10PM. Gary Buckland photo copyright Jane Warburton/MMG
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