Enzo Maccarinelli – Shane McPhilbin on March 23rd

Dynamite-hitting former world cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli is ready to fulfill a promise to his late father and win the Lonsdale belt.

Mario passed away in January this year and despite Enzo winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world title, the one title he really wanted to see his son win was the prestigious British title.

And Big Mac is now looking to take the title from newly crowned British champion Shane McPhilbin on Friday 23rd March at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 456/Virgin Ch. 546).

Maccarinelli, 31, who has won his last two fights by knockout inside two rounds after losing his European title to Alexander Frenkel in 2010, says he’s back to his big-hitting best.

“The main reason I took the fight against McPhilbin is because I want the British title. My father always wanted me to win it and I promised him I would one day, but it’s such a shame that he won’t be here to see it and enjoy it with me now,” Said Maccarinelli.

“I’ve beaten two British champions before in Bruce Scott and Mark Hobson, but I’ve never fought for the belt that is described as the most beautiful and valuable in boxing,”

“Being world champion was fantastic, but I think that I will enjoy the moment more when I win the British title as it will mean so much to me, as it would have to my father.”

Hucknall’s McPhilbin pulled off a major upset in January when he defeated Leon Williams to claim the British title after being dropped in the first and sixth round before rallying back to stop him in the last round.

He added, “I commentated on the fight between McPhilbin and Williams for BoxNation and I was really impressed with McPhilbin’s heart and desire. He showed great resilience in the fight after being floored to come back, turn it around and win and I admire him for that,”

“Of course, I respect him, he’s a fighter and he’ll be looking to keep hold of his title, but he hasn’t boxed at my level before and I aim to take it from him,”

“I’ve had two good knockout wins back-to-back and I’m ready for McPhilbin and whatever he brings to the table.”

Maccarinelli v McPhilbin will be televised live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 456/Virgin Ch. 546). Join at www.boxnation.tv

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