After a memorable year for Coatbridge boxer Ricky Burns ,he is to be honoured on the next Prospect Boxing show at Ravenscraig Sports Facility on Friday May 20th. The world champion is to be honoured with the inaugural “North Lanarkshire’s European sports personality of the year”. The award is part of North Lanarkshire’s current status as “European capital of sport” for 2011,but recognises Burns achievement at winning the WBO world belt and successfully defending it twice. The Coatbridge fighter will be in attendance to receive the award ,which is being presented by Lord Provost Tom Curly.
While Burns achievement’s are being honoured at the show,fight fans will also be able to enjoy the action. On the night Paul Allison, John McCallum and Chris Steel look to stretch there unbeaten runs. Also in action is Kenny Davidson, Mark Bett,who takes on Alexander White in a return leg from last weeks fight at Bellahouston sports centre. After losing on points to White in an action packed fight, Bett will certainly look to reverse the decision in the rematch!
Some tickets are still available for the six fight card and are priced £30 and can be purchased form Prospect Promotions on 01698 338888 and Ravenscraig Sports Facility 01698 274600. The Venue is fully licensed and further details can be obtained from www.prospectboxing.co.uk or our Facebook group Prospect boxing www.facebook.com/pages/Prospect-Boxing/208247569205243
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