The Brawl to Settle it ALL!
Wembley Arena, Saturday July 23rd.
London (23rd May 2011) Hennessy Sports are delighted to announce that Wembley Arena will be the hosts for the eagerly awaited domestic super fight between Heavyweight Sensation Tyson Fury and current champion Dereck Chisora for the British Heavyweight Championship on Saturday 23rd July.
Tyson Fury said “Chisora’s talked the talk and now he needs to walk the walk. I’m good to go, that’s my game walking the walk, so let’s see if he is man enough to get in the ring with a dangerous, young, live opponent for the first time in his career.”
The Official “BIG BRAWL “Press Conference will take place on
Tuesday 31st May at Wembley Arena.
Time: 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Address:
Wembley Arena
Arena Square
Engineers Way
London
HA9 0AA
In attendance:
Mick Hennessy, Promoter
Tyson Fury, unbeaten Heavyweight Sensation
Dereck Chisora, British Heavyweight Champion
Quality undercard to be revealed at the press conference..
All participants will be available for one-on-one interviews and photo opportunities afterwards.
Please RSVP to lee@hennessysports.com if you will be attending the press conference on Tuesday.
Details on how to purchase tickets and prices for “The Big Brawl” will be announced at the press conference.
EVERLAST SIGNS WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION, ANDRE WARD TO AN EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL CONTRACT
New York, NY –May 23, 2011 – Everlast Worldwide Inc., the global leader in fight sports and fitness, today announced the signing of an exclusive, multi-year equipment and apparel contract with current World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion, Andre Ward. Under the agreement, Ward will exclusively train with Everlast equipment and apparel, as well as play a feature role in direct-to-consumer and retail marketing initiatives.
Considered a top 10 pound-for-pound talent, Ward has taken the boxing world by storm since his electrifying gold medal win at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. His professional career has produced an impressive 24 consecutive victories against some of the biggest names in the sport including Sakio Bika, Mikkel Kessler and Arthur Abraham.
“Andre Ward is the perfect brand ambassador for Everlast” said Matt Cowan, VP of Marketing and Products for Everlast. “He is a champion in every sense of the word. Ward had a near perfect amateur record, won an Olympic gold medal for his country and now holds a world title along with an undefeated professional record. His accomplishments in the ring speak for themselves and aside from being a world class athlete, we consider Andre a world class human being. ”
“Becoming part of the Everlast family has been a goal of mine since I began boxing at the age of 10,” said Ward. “Everlast has always been supportive of me throughout my career, and to now partner with the most trusted brand in boxing is truly an honor. I look forward to becoming one of the faces of Everlast and continuing in the tradition of champions for the brand.”
Everlast boxing equipment and apparel is available at www.Everlast.com and sporting goods retailers.
CROLLA BACK IN THE SWING
ANTHONY CROLLA will continue his climb up world lightweight rankings next month.
British champion Crolla will challenge for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) intercontinental crown on Hatton Promotions bill at Wigan’s Robin Arena on Saturday June 18.
The popular Mancunian will box an overseas opponent who will be named later this week.
Crolla who has won 20 of his 22 contests became British champion in February with a ninth round stoppage of John Watson when he stepped up a weight division at two weeks’ notice.
Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton said: “Anthony has shown that Hatton Promotion are willing to put our fighters in proper tests.
“It was a huge gamble especially as he moved up a division to fight Watson, but it paid off and I am delighted for Anthony.
“Anthony had no hesitation in taking the fight at short notice and in the next 12 months I fully expect him to compete in the highest level.
“He has won his last seven fights and became one of the most improved fighters in Britain.”
Crolla’s second title tilt is the chief support to Martin Murray’s clash against Trowbridge youngster Nick Blackwell for the vacant British middleweight title.
Murray’s WBA inter-continental and Commonwealth belts will also be up for grabs in the triple title clash.
The bill will be televised live on Sky Sports and among the galaxy of Hatton Promotions prospects on the undercard including Olympic star Joe Murray.
Tickets for this big night of title action are available £35, £55 (Ringside) and £75 VIP Ringside, www.brandhatton.com /0844 847 2500/0161 775 7500