LONDON (July 22, 2011) — Tyson Fury says he is more than ready for his moment of truth against British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Dereck Chisora on Saturday night at Wembley Arena.
The 6ft 9′ Mancunian, with Irish ancestry, has come in for some criticism for how outspoken he has been leading up to his clash with Chisora but unbeaten Fury says he will back up the talk and claim the titles he has always wanted.
It is by far Fury’s biggest test and he is aware that some may feel it has come a bit too soon but the 22-year-old has no doubt he will produce a performance to remember.
“I’m in the shape of my life for the fight of my life and Dereck Chisora won’t know what hits him on Saturday night,” said Fury.
“I don’t care if I knock him out early or whether I have to go into the trenches, the titles are mine and Dereck knows it. He’s going to freak out when he sees the condition I’m in. I’ve done my talking and now it’s time for action.
“I’ve had some great sparring with a Canadian that we brought in and I know that this is my time, this is Tyson time and on Saturday night everybody watching Channel 5 and everybody watching in Wembley Arena will see it.
“I am the future of British heavyweight boxing, I’m the man who can bring the World title back to Britain. David Haye has lost it apparently because of a sore toe, well I’ll bring it home again.”
Fury’s promoter Mick Hennessy is adamant that the public will wake up to the talent of Fury and get behind him after he takes the titles from Zimbabwe-born Chisora.
Hennessy said: “Tyson is a special talent. He fears nobody, he has the natural strength and he has the skills to become a real star of the heavyweight division.
“Chisora is a dangerous opponent and we respect him as the champion but I am very confident that Tyson Fury will begin a journey to the top of the heavyweight division on Saturday night.”
Quigg vs. Varela on Youtube on Saturday
SCOTT QUIGG’S World Boxing Association (WBA) world super-bantamweight title eliminator against Franklin Varela TOMORROW (July 23) will be broadcast live on You Tube for FREE.
Unbeaten Quigg faces the tough Venezuelan in his hometown at Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday night (July 23).
Hatton Promotions have decided to broadcast the entire card live following the amazing internet success of last week’s Lee Purdy v Craig Watson bill.
Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton said: “This sort of thing is still in its infancy, but the feedback we are getting from all over the world is fantastic.
“Purdy-Watson did huge numbers and I am expecting boxing fans from all over the world to tune in this weekend and see fights and a stream of the highest quality.
“We are putting on a top class show featuring some of Europe’s best fighters and fans who log on will see a world class fighter in Scott Quigg.”
Quigg, 22, added: “It is amazing to think that so many people around the world will be watching my fight live.
“It is exposure that money cannot buy and makes me even more determined to put on a special performance.”
Undefeated Quigg, 22, will also be defending his WBA intercontinental crown against Varela.
In other contests on the card Italy’s former WBA world and European light-middleweight title challenger Luca Messi boxes Tony Randell.
Mandatory European light-middleweight title challenger Sergey Rabchenko faces Kevin McAuley over eight rounds.
In four rounders Hatton Promotions new signing Kieron Farrel faces Sid Razak, Tony Shaw is up against Jason Carr and Rhys Roberts tackles Marc Callaghan.
To access the broadcast just visit www.youtube.com/hattonboxing then click on the live button under the Hatton logo. The broadcast begins at 7.30pm (BST) with Quigg due in the ring at 9.45pm (BST).
The direct link to the show is http://www.youtube.com/Hattonboxing#p/l/fuUQZ3YxiJM
The last few tickets for the show priced £75(VIP Ringside), £55 (Ringside) and £35 General admission and available from www.brandhatton.com /0844 847 2500/ 01925 755222
GOOSSEN TUTOR PROMOTIONS NAMES DANNY BRENER VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
Los Angeles (July 22, 2011) – Goossen Tutor Promotions has named Danny Brener, son of California Boxing Hall of Fame and public relations veteran Steve Brener, as its Vice President of Communications. The younger Brener has grown up surrounded by the sport of boxing and the skills needed to be a top publicist. Almost seven years ago to the day, Brener officially began working in boxing for his father’s famed sports public relations firm, Brener Zwikel & Associates.
“I am honored to be considered for this position and look forward to working with Dan Goossen and the Goossen Tutor fighters,” said Brener. “I spent my eighteenth birthday working the Tyson-Williams fight in Louisville, and I remember it like it was yesterday. It was my first event, where I wasn’t a spectator, and I really enjoyed working with the people and characters in the world of boxing.” In addition to his father, it was characters the likes of publicist John Beyrooty, and the energetic Burt Watson who, during that particular fight, passed along a passion for the sport that has stuck with Danny all this time.
In the seven years since, Brener has worked countless sporting events, while mainly focusing on Boxing and MMA at venues all across the nation.
Having already worked closely with the Goossen family, Brener feels right at home with his new position. “I’m a huge fan of the all of the fighters in the Goossen Tutor stable, and I’m extremely excited at the prospect of helping them as well as each boxing event reach their maximum potential, as I grow to reach mine.”
Brener will celebrate his new job with his family and friends on Sunday, only two days before turning 25 years of age. “I know I’m not too young to handle this great responsibility at all,” says Brener, who’s father became the head of PR for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the youngest director in Major League history at the time at the tender age of twenty-four.
Said Dan Goossen of his new publicist, “What I see is a young, hungry, knowledgeable, passionate person wanting to provide our fighters the biggest and best media exposure. Danny will bring a fresh and ‘raring to go’ attitude to our world champions and top world contenders.”