News
By Gary Reilly
Local Fighters Ready To Showcase talent as Iain Butcher Challenges for WBO European Title
After a controversial loss to current British Champion Kevin Satchell, Jerviston’s Iain Butcher (8-1) returns to action on October 11th at Ravenscraig Sports Centre and looks to bounce back by capturing the vacant WBO European Title, as he takes on tough Hungarian Gabor Molnar (13-3).
Hoping for his fighter to comes through, Promoter Paul Graham expects a tough nights work for Butcher “Gabor comes in with 13 wins, and nine of those are by knock down, so it is something that we have to be aware of. Iain has been back in the gym for a while and is looking forward to getting back to the ring. Read More
Ronnie Clark relieved to be back in action and looking to Bite Again on October 11th
After nearly 3 months out with a hand injury, Dundee’s Ronnie Clark (8-0-2) returned to the ring on Tuesday 24th September with a convincing fifth round knock down of Poland’s Krzysztof Rogowski.
Looking to keep the momentum going, his promoter and manager Tommy Gilmour has added the former World Champion Kick boxer to Prospect Boxing’s October 11th Card, which is headlined by Iain Butcher who will be challenging for the vacant WBO European Title against Hungarian Gabor Molnar. Read More
Mitch Prince Returns on October 11th after Limond Loss
In June this year, Commonwealth title challenger Mitch Prince (11-2) pushed current champion Willie Limond to a close points decision, in what was a good display of boxing from the South African born fighter, he now makes his return to the ring on October 11th at Ravenscraig Sports Facility as he looks to build up to another title challenge.
Looking back at the fight, Prince explains he trained hard for that fight “The training went well, it was definitely the best camp I have been involved with. My coach Jim Love really done well and stepped it up for me. Come fight night I knew I was in the best shape I had been, and you can tell from the performance I put in against Limond ” Read More
Local Fighters Ready To Showcase talent as Iain Butcher Challenges for WBO European Title
After a controversial loss to current British Champion Kevin Satchell, Jerviston’s Iain Butcher (8-1) returns to action on October 11th at Ravenscraig Sports Centre and looks to bounce back by capturing the vacant WBO European Title, as he takes on tough Hungarian Gabor Molnar (13-3).
Hoping for his fighter to comes through, Promoter Paul Graham expects a tough nights work for Butcher “Gabor comes in with 13 wins, and nine of those are by knock down, so it is something that we have to be aware of. Iain has been back in the gym for a while and is looking forward to getting back to the ring.Read More
Ayr’s Martin McCord returns for second outing on October 11th
After a hotly contested fight, both Martin McCord and Mike Towel shared the spoils Martins debut and Mikes second fight In July this year. Having his second fight on October 11th, on the under card of Iain Butchers WBO European Title challenge at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, McCord is looking forward to returning to the ring .
Making the switch from the Amateur ranks to the Professional game, McCord enjoyed his first professional fight “It was a hard fight to have as your first fight. Mike (Towel) was a tough opponent for anyone’s first fight and really went town on me. I thought I boxed pretty well to be honest, and all credit to Towel as he gave as good as he got in the ring. Read More
Prospect Boxing: Iain Butcher Returns on October 11th for vacant WBO Europe Title
After a controversial loss to Kevin Satchell in July, Flyweight Iain Butcher returns to action on October 11th against Gabor Molnar for the vacant WBO European Flyweight title, headlining a packed card at Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Motherwell.
The Hungarian based Molnar, was a very experienced amateur and comes into the October 11th fight with a very impressive 12-3-0 record. His only defeats coming in a WBA Intercontinental title fight, a Hungarian title fight and a contest in Canada versus World ranked Tyson Cave at bantamweight. Read More
Interviews
By James Tonks
JP McGuinness wants fans to want to see him fight again after his debut on October 11
Ringnews24.com: What age did you start boxing and what inspired you to become a fighter?
I was 10-years-old when I first ever went to boxing and I stuck to it for about 5 years. It wasn’t until I was about 18 when I realised I really wanted to become a fighter after my trainer at the time had sent me a text after my first fight with him. He said I had the heart of a lion and have the determination and dedication to go places in this sport. Read More
Chris Jenkinson wants fair judges in Scotland as he prepares to face Rhys Pagan
Ringnews24.com: You said you want fair judges in Scotland, do you feel as if you been on the end of poor judging in Scotland before?
Yes defo, I thought I beat Craig Kelly and I thought It was closer than the judges had it against John Thain. They gave me a round in both fights which I thought was unfair. Read More
Rhys Pagan looking for his seventh win against Chris Jenkinson
Ringnews24.com: You are currently in the middle of a training camp to prepare for Chris Jenkinson. Could you tell us a little about your camp?
I’m training as much as I possible can, running long distance as well as interval sprinting, circuit training, sparring, bag work and shadow boxing. Read More
Mitch Prince chats to Ringnews24 ahead of his clash with Ivan Godor
Ringnews24.com: You are currently 11-2-1. What are your thoughts on how your career is progressing so far?
Hi, well, I am not too happy with my career as I made the wrong decisions early in my career by retiring a few too many times. Generally because I lost interest in boxing, I lost interest in putting in all the hard hours of hard work and get hardly anything in return, and most of all with bad decisions. Read More
Iain Butcher returns October 11th at Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Motherwell
Ringnews24.com: You are currently in the middle of a training camp to prepare for Gabor Molnar, could you tell us a little about your camp?
My training camp for Gabor Molnar is going well so far. We are currently in the middle of setting up new sparring partners but so far all going to plan. Read More
Ravenscraig Boxing Competition
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Ticket Info:
Iain Butcher returns to action on October 11th against Gabor Molnar for the vacant WBO European Flyweight title, headlining a packed card at Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Motherwell.
Tickets are priced at £30 and £40 and available from the fighters or by calling 01698 338 888.
