Hi Guys Many of you will know about this but the organiser of the event asked me to provide this press release on ESB. "Legendary four weight world champion, Roy Jones Jr, will make his first visit to Scotland on May 8th to discuss his illustrious career and renew ties with Welsh superstar, and former adversary, Joe Calzaghe, in a high profile dinner show. I insisted my team get me to Scotland because Ive never been there, said Jones. Over the years Ive met many of my Scottish fans but unfortunately I didnt get the chance to fight there, so this reunion with Joe is the next best thing. Fans in attendance, at the Dalziel Country Club in Motherwell, will be privileged to witness this historic occasion in which two of the finest fighters in boxing history meet for the first time since their famous world title bout which took place at Madison Square Garden on November 8th 2008. On that night Calzaghe survived a first round knockdown to secure a unanimous decision victory and both men left the ring with mutual respect following twelve action packed rounds. Joe and I made that fight on a gentlemans agreement and it was a superb promotion, remarked Jones. We saw a lot of each other during the build-up but there was no reason to talk trash because the event sold itself. Jones was selected as "Fighter of the Decade", by the Boxing Writers Association of America, following an astonishing run of dominant victories through the 1990s. He was also unanimously regarded as the best pound for pound fighter on the planet for almost ten years. A student of the game, the former champion has also kept an eye on Scotlands premier exponent; I have seen Ricky Burns fight and I like what he does. He is one of the best lightweights in the world no doubt about that. GM Promotions proudly present An Evening with Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr at Dalziel Park Hotel & Golf Club, 100 Hagen Drive, Motherwell, ML1 5RZ. Tickets start from £100 for general admission and Platinum VIP tickets are £125, which includes a photo and a three course meal. Visit gmpromotions.org.uk/ to purchase tickets." Ends.......
I fancy this but it's a pain in the arse for me to get to Motherwell and back. Also heard mixed views about these nights so i don't know whether to go or not. Would love to meet Roy though and i probably won't get a better chance than this.
