http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=19009&more=1 After a successful first year on Setanta Sports News, the Steve Bunce Boxing Hour is launching ‘the Bunceys' - its very own awards that every boxer will want a shot at. Every champion, contender and promoter that has hit headlines over the past 12 months has been on the show. There have been exclusive interviews with ring legends from both sides of the Atlantic including Chris Eubank, Don King, Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Junior. The Bunceys will honour the boxers that have had a truly knock-out year. Buncey will pick the winners in the following categories: best guest, best finish in a Setanta fight and most outrageous statement made on the show, while the ‘Fight of the Year' gong will be voted for by show's the viewers. To vote for their ‘Fight of the Year' boxing fans have to pick the most memorable bout from any of the fights broadcast on Setanta Sports between April 24 2008 and April 5 2009. The contenders for ‘Fight of the Year' include Joe Calzaghe's demolition of Roy Jones Junior, David Haye's heavyweight debut against Monte Barrett and Vitali Klitschko's comeback defeat of Samuel Peter. A full list will be posted on www.setanta.com. Joe Calzaghe, David Haye, Ricky Hatton, James DeGale and Carl Froch will fight it out for the ‘Boxer of the Year' title, which will be voted for by leading industry figures including promoters, officials, matchmakers and journalists. Setanta Sports News' Steve Bunce said: “From the start the show has been about generating discussion. Fans and boxers alike have used the show as a platform to have their say. I'm sure people will have a lot to say about the eventual winners of these awards.” Setanta Sports News editor in chief Geoff Hill said: “The Steve Bunce Boxing Hour is one of our most popular programmes because it offers a service like no other. Viewers know that by tuning into Steve they'll get all the fight news, regardless of who the broadcaster is. “The Bunceys is another great way to interact with our legions of fans and get them involved in what we're doing.” To register their vote for ‘Fight of the Year' viewers should email This content is protected . The winner of the award will be revealed in an special awards programme on Thursday 23 April
best finish in a setanta fight could be an interesting one. JMM's recent stoppage for diaz, and Mosely beating Margarito would be contenders.... what else?
Martin Lindsay KO Derry Matthews would be my pick for best finish. Best guest was Michael Gomez too My vote for best fight would go to Marquez-Diaz.
good call, i forgot about that...but then again my memory on extends back about 4.5 weeks. too much :rasta when i was a youngster
Best fighter for me this year is Ryan Rhodes, which is better for Bunce because he is on setanta! Although David Haye will win it, and I have no arguements with that.
FACT - "Viewers know that by tuning into Steve they'll get all the fight news, regardless of who the broadcaster is." Setanta aren't petty. They talk about all of boxing, regardless of promoters, deals etc I really respect that.
Yeah they really shouldn't be mentioned - more like: Cotto vs Margo JMM vs Diaz Hopkins vs Pavlik (well I liked it for the way Hopkins won)
