North East Boxing Shows in March - feat Stu Hall, Michael Hunter and Martin Ward

chatty · Mar 7, 2012

We got two big shows coming up in the next few weeks up here:

On Saturday their is a show at the Lancastrian suite in Dunston featuring Martin ward, David Lake, Mark Clauzel and Robert Ismay (http://boxrec.com/schedule.php?country=UK&division=&title=&tv=&SUBMIT=Go)and then a big show in Hartlepool on Sunday the 25th featuring Stu Hall, David Dolan and the returning Michael Hunter.

Here's the press release:

HALL ADDED TO HARTLEPOOL SHOW

A great bill of North East boxing has got even better after the announcement that former British bantamweight champion, Stuart Hall, has been added to the Hartlepool Borough Hall show on March 25.

Hall, Darlington’s first ever British champion, is on the comeback trail after losing his title last year to current king Jamie McDonnell, and the exciting little battler will be determined to make a statement as he vies to get back in contention for another crack at his old belt.

“Stuey Hall has proven that he’s one of the best fighters in the UK, so it’s fantastic to get him on this show,” said promoter Phil Jeffries. “He’s an exciting boxer who has headlined shows on Sky Sports before, so fight fans in the region can expect to see quality in action.”

Appearing alongside Hall on the bill will be a mix of proven operators as well as future stars of the ring. Former super-bantamweight world title challenger, and local hero, Michael Hunter will make his ring return after a two year absence, while Sunderland cruiserweight Dave Dolan attempts to get back to winning ways after losing last time out to Jon-Lewis Dickinson. Unbeaten local favourite, Peter Cope Jnr, will be hoping for his fifth straight win, whereas Fishburn’s Gary Fox is looking for victory number seven after eight pro starts. The show will also be a memorable occasion for former Middlesbrough amateur stars Mohammed Waqas and Shafiq ‘Chubzy’ Asif, as well as Horden’s Greg O’Neil, who all make their professional debuts on the undercard.

“Hartlepool’s had some great nights of boxing over the years with Michael Hunter, and the atmosphere in the Borough Hall will be electric again for his comeback fight,” reiterated Jeffries. “Throw in Peter Cope’s ‘Barmy Army’ supporters, and with the other quality fighters on the bill, there’s no doubting that we’re bringing professional boxing back to the North East in style. The interest has been amazing and this show is looking like a sell-out already.”

For ticket information contact 0774 7611 020.
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Is anyone going to either show and what are your thoughts on returning Stuart Hall and Michael Hunter as well as the pro debut's of the three former amateur stars.

iceferg · Mar 7, 2012

Is Martin Ward that 17 year old, how good's he. Heard David Lake is nothing special but that's hear say.

chatty · Mar 7, 2012

iceferg said: ↑

Is Martin Ward that 17 year old, how good's he. Heard David Lake is nothing special but that's hear say.
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Nah Martin Ward is in his mid 20s. Used to box at Birtley, was a schoolboy and Junior champion and boxed for England, think he won a few senior awards as well. He is brother to Tommy Ward who boxes there and has won the Junior ABAs 3 years running.

He's had about 12 fights now and beat Ian Napa last year. Think he is 5-10 ranked in Britain

ryanmorton · Mar 8, 2012

martin ward is pretty good, he suffered a knock out defeat but par from that he looks good, his fight against ian nappa lastyear was a great fight

BoxingAnalyst · Mar 8, 2012

Good to see Stuey Hall back out, decent fighter.

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