Williams and
Harrison in Prizefighter Heavyweights III
August 18, 2009
(AUG 18) MATCHROOM SPORT’S hugely
successful Prizefighter returns in October with a new look and arguably
the most exciting crop of British heavyweights ever assembled under one
roof. Taking place at London’s iconic boxing venue, the York Hall
in Bethnal Green, on Friday, October 2, Prizefighter – the Heavyweights
III - features former British, Commonwealth and European champions going
for glory in a night where careers are on the line.
British Heavyweight Champion, Danny Williams, the man who effectively
ended the career of Mike Tyson, steps up to the Prizefighter plate and
will be joined by Olympic gold medalist, Audley Harrison, who will be
looking to resurrect his career one more time.“I'm looking forward to
competing in the next instalment of Prizefighter,” said Harrison from
his training base in California.“I've been waiting for a solid
opportunity to return to the ring and I intend to show my career is far
from over. “I have history with most of the fighters competing and
I couldn't have written a better script for my return.
“When I retire, I will tell my story and people will understand why my
career faltered, but I truly have found my passion again for boxing,” he
added.
Williams is delighted at the possibility of revenging a previous defeat
at the hands of Harrison; “When I was first asked to be part of this
year’s Prizefighter, as British Heavyweight Champion, I wasn’t sure,” he
said.
“But when I heard that a certain celebrity boxer would be involved I
knew I had to be part of it! This year’s Prizefighter will be off the
hook!”
Both though, will have plenty of competition in former British &
Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Michael Sprott, who will also be
looking to rejuvenate his career.
A pair of highly-motivated former British Champions in Scott Gammer and
Michael Holden both dust off the gloves after time out of the ring and
will pose some tough questions come show time.
Coleman Barrett, 26 year-old and undefeated, will be looking to give his
career a boost at the expense of his more illustrious rivals, while
Danny Hughes, another undefeated prospect, is looking to do the same.
Making up the eight for the York Hall is Scott Belshaw, who will be
looking to emulate the feat of fellow Ulsterman Martin Rogan whose
heroics won him the inaugural Prizefighter title.
With seven 3 x 3 minute round fights, Prizefighter’s explosive
all-in-one-night concept goes from strength to strength. With an £80,000
prize fund - the highest in Prizefighter history - as well a gilt-edged
opportunity to get right back into contention, the assembled line up is
the strongest yet by far.
Every punch of every round of every fight will be live on Sky Sports
from 8pm on Friday, October 2.
“We’re certainly looking to raise the bar here for future Prizefighter
events and all of these fighters are desperate to win this title,” said
promoter Barry Hearn.
“There will be plenty of different styles and strategies on display and
with a total of ten fights between these eight in the past, I’m sure
there will be plenty of needle.
“Previous Prizefighter champions have gone from strength to strength and
I am anticipating another action-packed evening of explosive power.”
NOTES ABOUT PRIZEFIGHTER
- Eight competitors in the same weight fight in four quarter-finals, two
semi-finals and the final with all the action happening in one exciting
night of boxing.
- Each contest lasts a maximum of three rounds with standard boxing
rules applied.
- If there has not been a knockout or stoppage then the winner will be
decided by three scoring judges at ringside.
- The winner of Prizefighter – Heavyweights III will receive £32,000,
the runner-up gets £16,000, losing semi-finalists receive £8,000 and
beaten quarter-finalists collect £4,000. The total prize fund is £80,000
- £11,000 more than for previous Prizefighter tournaments.
- A draw will be held before the event to find out which boxers will
fight each other in the four quarter-finals.
- This will be the eighth Prizefighter competition. The first –
Heavyweights I – was held in April 2008. The others staged were
Heavyweights II (September), Welterweights (October), Middleweights
(November), Light-heavyweights (February), Lightweights (March) and
Cruiserweights (May) Published on WBAN. Source?R
