Marcus Morrison: record, next fight and profile →
Marcus Morrison has quashed discussion over a weight move after picking up his first professional title. The Manchester fighter, 23, stopped an overmatched Brazilian inside two rounds last Saturday, exclusively live on Sky Sports, to clinch the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight crown.
Marcus Morrison claimed his first professional title with an impressive showing in his home city. The 23-year-old is now 11-0 (8 KOs) and picked up the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight trinket after dazzling at the Manchester Arena, live on Sky Sports, as part of the supporting cast to Anthony Crolla’s WBA lightweight title defence against Ismael Barroso.
Marcus Morrison will fight for his first professional title this weekend. The Manchester man, 10-0 (7 KOs), will look to advance his record further when he returns to the ring, live on Sky Sports.
ECHO Arena, Liverpool, England –– Marcus Morrison produced a blistering one-round stoppage to maintain his unbeaten record and move into double figures.
Hosea Burton will have his talents showcased on a big stage in the near future. The undefeated light heavyweight, 27, has been confirmed as one of the Matchroom fighters to feature at the Manchester Arena on February 27, live and exclusive on Sky Sports Box Office.
Manchester Arena (formerly M.E.N Arena), Manchester, Lancashire - Light heavyweight Hosea Burton (13-0, 6KOs) won a six round unanimous decision over Nathan King (14-27). Middleweight prospect Marcus Morrison (6-0, 4KOs) won a four round decision, with a score of 40-35, over Laszlo Fazekas (25-20-1). Liam Taylor (12-1, 4KOs) won a four round decision over Mark McKray (6-29) in a super lightweight contest.
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing are delighted to announce that Callum Johnson, Marcus Morrison, Reece Bellotti and Jake Ball have all signed promotional deals with the company. Commonwealth Gold medal star Johnson moved to 13-0 in the paid ranks at the Echo Arena on Saturday and the Lincolnshire Light Heavyweight will return to action in Leeds on September 5 on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s clash with Joel Brunker.