http://news.boxrec.com/news/2011/exclusive-fury-vs-perez-works British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is being lined-up to face recent Prizefighter winner and fellow unbeaten prospect Mike Perez at the Kings Hall in Belfast on 17 September. The fight will be screened live on Channel 5. Tyson is no ducker thats for sure!
Hennesey has been given a date. September 17th is what 5 want to get max publisity for Mayweather vs Ortiz on Primetime. At least it seems there is some sort of quality control going on at 5.
if thats the date channel 5 are given him then he is best just takeing it, didnt Perez sign with Matchroom after prizefighter really suprised Hennessey would deal with matchroom after they poached his fighters
I imagine it's on Matchroom's September 10th show in Belfast. As it appears they don't have an opponent yet, at least one of note anyway, it could be easily scrapped I'm sure.
If this fight comes off I'll be buzzing with excitement. Although I'd still prefer Audley/Fury. I might send Mick Hennessy a large chocolate gateau from M & S. He deserves it. Getting boxing back on terrestrial TV is best thing any promoter has done for the sport this year.
Superb fight, two popular undefeated prospects risking their records, the winner will be really hot-stuff.