24.05.05 – FrankWarren.tv are delighted to annouce we are teaming up with statistics providers GFX to make sure you don’t miss a punch during the massive Manchester weekender. The GFX team currently provide Sky Sports with all their punch-by-punch statistics, and are the UK equivalent of Compubox.And they will bring you round-by-round coverage of all the big fights at the MEN Arena on June 3 and June 4..
First Scott Harrison defends his WBO featherweight title against Michael Brodie, then Ricky Hatton tackles IBF light-welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu.
“This is brilliant news and ensures fight fans have a unique insight into the biggest boxing weekend in the UK in a decade,” said Frank Warren.
“My website is fully committed to bringing boxing supporters the best coverage in the world.
“I’m delighted we have been able to add these statistics to our comprehensive coverage which already includes live radio commentary, audio and video interviews, written reports, masses of photos, results and the chance to watch fights on a three-day delay basis.”
To have a peek at what the stats will look like on fight night
http://www.frankwarren.tv/cgi-bin/boxstat2.cgi
Live Radio From The MEN Arena on June 3 & June 4
FrankWarren.tv are proud to announce we will be broadcasting every minute of action from the two world title bills on June 3 and June 4 ABSOLUTELY FREE. Join former ITN reporter Ross Browning and resident fwtv journalist Iain Axon – plus dozens of special guests – as they bring you two of the biggest fights of the year live from the MEN Arena, Manchester.
First up is Michael Brodie’s WBO featherweight clash with Scott Harrison – as well as the full undercard – on Friday June 3, a mouth-watering battle of Britain that has got the whole country talking.
Then it’s the big one.
Ricky Hatton takes on Kostya Tszyu in a challenge for the IBF light-welterweight title on June 4/5 in a fight fans won’t want to miss.
Tickets for the highest profile showdown held on British soil for 10 years sold out withing two hours – if you weren’t lucky enough to get one then we’ll ensure you won’t miss out.
As well as covering every fight on the card, frankwarren.tv’s fantastic radio service will bring you interviews with the boxers as well as reaction, results and comment.
And you can e-mail the team at radio@frankwarren.tv with questions or requests.
Sports Network chief Frank Warren – who has dropped by for a live chat during previous broadcasts – welcomed the news.
“This is an amazing free services and shows www.frankwarren.tv is one of the best boxing websites in the world,” he added.