SCOTT QUIGG is preparing for his final contest in hometown Bury until he becomes a world champion.
The fastest rising star in British boxing will defend his WBA intercontinental super-bantamweight title in his hometown at Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday July 23.
A boxing ban in Bury was lifted last year so that Quigg could fight in his backyard, but success has meant outgrowing local venues.
His promoter Ricky Hatton believes that one day Quigg will be fighting Bury’s Gigg Lane football ground and defending a world title.
Quigg, 22, has won all 21 professional contests and the British Boxing Board of Control has made him the official challenger for Jason Booth’s British 8st 10lb title.
Hatton said: “This is the last time Scott will box a small hall show for some time, so it will be a great occasions with a spine-tingling atmosphere.
“We could have had this fight on one of our televised cards, but Bury Council have been fantastic and the fans amazing so we owed it them to bring another of Scott’s fights to the town.
“Hatton Promotions have a reputation for high quality shows and I want fans to go home remembering this one for a long time.”
Quigg will be making his second defence of the title he won against Santiago Allione last September and his overseas opponent will be named in the next couple of weeks.
The BBB of C have ordered his fight against Booth to take place by the end of September and purse bids will be opened on June 8 and Hatton Promotions are confident of winning the bid.
Hatton added: “The Booth fight is a great opportunity for Scott to wear a Lonsdale belt, but he will not have an easy test in July.
“Scott is already world class and I don’t need easy fights for the sake of it.”
Despite no official announcement of Quigg’s Bury brawl tickets are close to selling out more than TWO months before the big day.
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Vasquez vs. Dailey on 6/3
CHESTER, PA (MAY 17, 2011)—On Friday night June 3rd at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa, it will be an All Philly Battle as popular Victor Vasquez battles Gustavo Dailey in a six round Lightweight bout that is a rematch of a bout that took place on January 15th, 2010.
The card, dubbed ROUND 3 is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman.
In their first bout, Vasquez scored a fifth round stoppage over Dailey, so on June 3rd, the question that will be asked, will it be repeat or revenge.
Vasquez of Philadelphia has built up one of the biggest fan bases in Philadelphia due to his exciting style which always has him in the fight of the night whenever he steps into the ring.
Vasquez has a record of 12-5-1 with six knockouts and has been in some memorable fights in his young career.
In his last bout, Vasquez waged a terrific back and forth war with Osnel Charles before dropping a six round majority decision as part as ROUND 1 at Harrah’s in Chester.
He holds victories over undefeated Thomas McCuiston (1-0); Tyric Robinson (9-4-1) as well as an exciting six round split decision over Bryne Green (5-3) on October 8th in Philadelphia.
Dailey of Philadelphia has a record of 4-11 with one knockout.
Despite the pedestrian record, Dailey has fought and beat some top competition.
Dailey’s crowning moment to date was a six round split decision over Tyrell Samuel (12-2). Samuel took the rematch and a third fight by decisions.
Dailey has been in the ring with Eddie Hyland (10-1); Brandon Bennett (3-0); two fights with Anthony Flores;.
Dailey is coming off a fourth round stoppage defeat to Tyrone Luckey (2-0) on February 26th in Atlantic City.
Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia won his first nine bouts which included wins over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1) and he won the WBF United States title with a eight round majority decision over Billy Bailey.
Ferrante lost that title when he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2).
Ferrante will be looking to get back in the win column after he was stopped in three rounds to undefeated Ronson Frank (15-0) on January 28th
Park of Florence, South Carolina has a respectable record of 8-5 with six knockouts and will be a good test for Ferrante as he has fought some top prospects.
Park won his first four bouts via stoppage before dropping an eight round unanimous decision to undefeated Shane Benefield (11-0).
After three more wins, Park lost to former world title challenger LaJuan Simon (13-0-2).
Park has also fought Marcus Upshaw (3-0) and his last bout came against undefeated knockout artist Jason Escalera (5-0) where Park was stopped in three rounds back on June 25th, 2009.
In a four round Lightweight bout, undefeated Lightweight Angel Ocasio will see action against Randolph Scott.
Ocasio of Philadelphia, has a record of 4-0 with one knockout is coming off an impressive four round unanimous decision over George Santiago as part of ROUND 2 that took place on March 18th at Harrah’s in Chester.
Scott of Sailsbury, Maryland has a record of 0-3 and is coming off a six round unanimous decision to Jamie Palma (13-13-1) on May 9, 2009.
Fresh off his pro debut knockout win as part of ROUND 2, Fred Jenkins Jr. will see action in a four round Super Middleweight bout.
Undefeated Middleweight Rashad Brown of Philadelphia (3-0, 1 KO) will take part in a four round bout against Phillip Burnette (2-2, 1 KO) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Joey Tiberi of Newark, Newark, Delaware (3-1, 1 KO) will look to make it two straights wins when fights in a four round Super Featherweight bout against Jonathan Ocasio (0-7) of Philadelphia.
Rounding out the card will be the pro debut of Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Crawley is the son of former Lightweight world championship challenger Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley
Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $60 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net
Cleverly not worried about Froch’s comments, focused on Braehmer bout on Saturday
Nathan Cleverly has welcomed Carl Froch’s admission that he’s well and truly on his radar, but is focusing first on his world title fight this Saturday night.
Cleverly has vowed to impress in his World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Light-Heavyweight title challenge against the Champion Juergen Braehmer at The O2 in London, live in the UK on Sky Box Office and in America on EPIX.
The unbeaten Welshman says it could lead to a domestic dust up against the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Super-Middleweight Champion who has talked about moving up to light-heavyweight.
This week Froch said that a fight against Cleverly could become inevitable if both fighters remain undefeated.
“I’ve got nothing but respect for Froch and that would be a cracking fight down the line,” said Cleverly.
“If Froch does intend to come up to light-heavyweight, then who better to fight than me with a world title on the line?
“I’ve got to get a big win on the world stage first, and it won’t come much bigger than Braehmer.
“He’s the only thing that I’m focused on at the moment, and I’m not taking my eye off the ball this Saturday because a win is crucial.
“First I’ve got to deal with Braehmer in style on Saturday night, then not only will Froch take me seriously, but so will the Americans.
“This is my chance to put myself in the spotlight and I intend to take it.”
Tarver vs. Green quotes
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 17th– Yesterday Antonio Tarver and Danny Green had their first press conference at the site of the fight “Judgment Day”, the Sydney Entertainment Center. Both fighters were very respectful to each other, but also very confident about victory.
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ANTONIO TARVER
“This is a big fight for both of us. I know he’s tough and not going to let me just walk in his backyard and take the title without making a strong showing for himself. I have to take it from him and I don’t expect the fight to go the distance.”
“I’m not planning on going 12 rounds with this fight. I want to get him out early, because 12 rounds with Danny Green is a lot of work and he has knockout power.”
“I have no plans being on Danny Green’s resume as a lost. I’m sure he’s going to try and test the waters with his aggressive style like he did against Roy Jones Jr., but I’m no Roy Jones Jr..”
DANNY GREEN
“Antonio Tarver is going to be a hard fighter for me to hit. He has size, skills, experience and he’s a southpaw.. It’s going to be tough fight for me.”
“I’m not planning on giving up my World Title. I have a lot of homework to do. This will no doubt be the hardest fight of my career. If I’m not prepared, I will lose this fight.”
“What I like about this fight is it will allow me another opportunity to make my name and it will open other doors for me. I will be ready on July 20th.”