WRIGHT: I WILL WIN TITLE IN MEMORY OF MY SISTER
Tyrone Wright wants to win the English Super-Middleweight Title in memory of his sister Chantelle at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Saturday, 6th December.
The Nottingham boxer faces Paul David (Northampton/Sheffield) in a rematch of their Midlands Area light-heavyweight title, which Wright won 97-93 on points in May. Carl Froch (Nottingham) tops the Hennessy Sports bill in a world title fight.
David claims the point’s verdict was controversial and is aiming to finish the rematch early, but Wright insists it will be him who forces a stoppage on what would have been his sister's birthday.
“The first fight was nowhere near controversial and it was a good decision because a lot of people thought I won the fight," said Wright.
“He has stirred it up, but the truth is I battered him. This fight is going over old ground but because of what he has said it has given me the motivation to go in there and knock him out.
“He shouldn’t have gone ten rounds with me last time and he’s not going ten rounds again this time. I’m too powerful for him and I’m going to hurt him. I’m going to be bringing the pain.
“The fight is on the same day as my sister’s birthday, but she passed away last year. I’m going to win this title in memory of Chantelle.
“She had a lot of problems with diabetes and health issues. She had an epileptic fit and passed away after it. I won the Midlands Area title two weeks after that fight and hopefully I will be dedicating this title to her as well.
“It could be an emotional night for me, I know, but my family have been telling me to win it for her.”
Wright will have Tony Harrison in his corner after recently splitting with trainer Matt Scriven.
“I’ve had a lot of ups and downs with managers and trainers but it’s not caused me to lose focus because this is for a good title and if I win this I could be in line for a British title shot," said Wright. "I want people to see I’ve got ability and I can box and that I’m not just raw power."
Wright has benefited from sparring with fellow Nottingham boxer Carl Froch, who is challenging for the Vacant WBC Super-Middleweight World Title against Jean Pascal (Canada) as top of the Hennessy Sports bill, which will be shown live by ITV1.
“I sparred with Carl four weeks ago – and it was definitely a step up for me! I’ve sparred guys on the circuit, but he was on a different level,” said Wright.
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ROGAN SAYS IT'S: "TAXI FOR AUDLEY!"
Belfast slugger Martin Rogan says he'll knock out Audley Harrison at the ExCeL London next Saturday - but has offered to run him home for free afterwards!
Rogan, who has also makes a living driving a taxi in his home city, meets the 2000 Olympic Gold medallist on Saturday 6 December.
A win could put him in line for a series of lucrative paydays and a title opportunity - and bring an end to the career of Harrison.
The undefeated 37-year-old has already made a name for himself in the last 12 months, winning the inaugural Prizefighter tournament.
But now he knows victory over Harrison could prove to be even more significant.
"I'm coming to London to finally put paid to Harrison's career once and for all," said Rogan.
"I know if I win this fight then it puts me in line for a shot at the British title, and once I win the Lonsdale belt then who knows where my career is going to end up,"
"I love working on the taxi ranks, you get to meet so many new and interesting people everyday. Usually, by the end of the journey, if they are not already a boxing fan, then they have been converted!"
"Everybody has wished me good luck against Harrison on December 6 and I'm going there with all of Belfast behind me,"
"I never turned down a fare, but if Harrison wants a lift home after I've bashed him up then I'll drive him back for free!"
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DARREN SUTHERLAND'S trainer Brian Lawrence has become a phone pest bombarding Frank Maloney with non-stop calls.
Lawrence has been so impressed with the gym form of Ireland's Olympic bronze medallist he is can't stop running up a huge phone bill telling the world about his stable star.
Sutherland makes his eagerly awaited professional debut at Dublin City University on Thursday December 18 when he boxes a six round super-middleweight fight.
Darren's promoter Frank Maloney said: "Brian calls me all the time telling me how good Darren is - even late at night.
"The calls would drive most people mad but at least I can sleep because I know I've invested wisely.
"Most of the British Olympic team will be revealing their futures in next week, but I am not interested in any of them.
"I am not a betting man, but I am convinced that Darren will go further than any of them."
Lawrence added: "I have worked with a lot of fighters and Darren has the potential to be the best of the lot.
"When spars things in the gym stop. Darren can fight, has amazing balance and can punch very, very hard.
"Frank has unearthed a special talent without and Darren will become my masterpiece."
Dazzling Darren's debut will be televised live by Sky Sports who will follow his route to the top.
Top of the bill in Dublin is Rendall Munroe's (16-1) European super-bantamweight title defence against Italy's Fabricio Trotta (13-4-2) in a quality 12 rounder.
Irish light-middleweight champion Jamie Moore (30-3) boxes a six rounder ahead of his crack at the vacant European light-middleweight early next year.
London based Irishman Martin Power (19-3), the former British bantamweight champion faces a tough test against Gary Davies (7-2-1).
In a special attraction Craig Watson (13-2) defends his Commonwealth welterweight title against Adnan Amar (22-1), a protégé of Dubliner Brendan Ingle.
A third title bout on the bill sees Jason Booth (30-5) risks his Commonwealth bantamweight crown against Sean Hughes (15-7-1).
