UK News: Fury Update, Selby, Anthony Joshua, More

LONDON - Former Olympian and world amateur star Andrew Selby will face undefeated Hungarian Jozsef Ajtai this Saturday night (November 14) in Bristol as part of the undercard to Nick Blackwell's British middleweight title defence against Jack Arnfield, live on Channel 5.

In what constitutes an ambitious piece of matchmaking, Selby will face a man in Ajtai who has won all ten professional fights to date, six via knockout.

Nicknamed 'The Brutal', Ajtai comes to Bristol with a reputation for heavy hands and an aggressive style, and boasts three straight stoppage wins to his name, all achieved within just three rounds. He is also the current Hungarian light-flyweight champion.

Selby, meanwhile, got his professional career off to a flying start on October 30 with a fourth-round stoppage win over Haji Juma.

Intent on becoming a world champion in 2016, the Welsh prodigy shows no signs of slowing or stepping down the level of competition, and looks to make yet another statement in staining the unbeaten record of Ajtai.

"Fair play to Andrew Selby," said promoter Mick Hennessy. "Not only is he at eight-round level already, but he's taking on an experienced and unbeaten fighter in just his second pro fight. Channel 5 viewers are in for a real treat."

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*** Blackwell vs. Arnfield will be televised live and exclusively on Channel 5 from 10pm, Saturday, November 14 ***

The world’s leading online marketplace StubHub and partner Matchroom Boxing are teasing one of the most significant title fights of the year, with the release of a new video featuring Olympic champion Anthony Joshua MBE. 

The video gives viewers an inside look into Anthony’s preparation and commitment and the hard graft he puts in getting ready for his fights. It highlights the sacrifices he makes and the dedication to his ‘no hype’ attitude to fighting, all in anticipation for his British and Commonwealth title fight with bitter rival Dillian Whyte at The O2 on Saturday December 12.

The video, which can be seen here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arqfGTQOugE – features a track written and produced by Anthony and his friends, recorded whilst the Olympic Champion was still at school.

Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte live at The O2 on December 12, visit http://www.stubhub.co.uk/matchroom-boxing-tickets/ to get your hands on tickets.

StubHub is the official ticket partner and marketplace of Matchroom Boxing and Anthony Joshua MBE.

LONDON - Heavyweight sensation Hughie Lewis Fury will face Argentina's Emilio Ezequiel Zarate over eight rounds this Saturday night (November 14) at Bristol's City Academy as part of the undercard to Nick Blackwell's British middleweight title defence against Jack Arnfield, live on Channel 5.

Buenos Aires-based Zarate is a veteran of 35 professional fights and has done the majority of his fighting in his native Argentina. The 34-year-old has shared the ring with the likes of Fabio Moli, George Arias and the unbeaten Arnold Gjergjaj, has nine knockouts from eighteen wins, and is the former South American heavyweight champion.

Twenty-one-year-old Fury, meanwhile, is undefeated in 16 professional fights and recently outpointed both George Arias and Andriy Rudenko over the ten-round distance. He's been preparing for this fight in camp with world heavyweight title challenger Tyson Fury, his cousin, and claims to be in the best shape of his life. This will be his third fight of 2015.

"Hughie is a fantastic young heavyweight talent who is looking more impressive than ever in training," said promoter Mick Hennessy. "He's had a great 2015 so far, beating a couple of durable and dangerous heavyweights, and next year will be gunning for titles.

"He's very hard to match right now, though, as a lot of top heavyweights are turning down the chance to fight him. They know how good he is.

"He had great pedigree in the amateur ranks, winning a World Youth Amateur Championship, and is now showing that same pedigree in the pros.

"I'm very excited that the Channel 5 viewers get to see his progression."

*** For tickets to BANG BANG: Blackwell vs. Arnfield, please contact the Ticketline Box Office on 0844 888 4402, the Sanigar Events Box Office on 0117 949 6699 or visit www.hennessysports.com ***

*** Blackwell vs. Arnfield will be televised live and exclusively on Channel 5 from 10pm, Saturday, November 14, while the night's all-star undercard will be shown live on Spike from 7.30pm ***