Murray: Bring on the winner of Mitchell - Katsidis

[HS Press]

Newly crowned European Lightweight champion John Murray has set his sights on an all British mega fight against WBO interim title challenger Kevin Mitchell later this year.

After landing successive killer body shots with his hooks and uppercuts Murray proved far too strong for brave warrior Welshman Gary Buckland when the referee Marcus McDonnell stepped in and stopped the fight with 1 minute and 14 seconds remaining of the 11th round.

 “Hats off to Gary, he is one tough fighter.  I wish him all the best for the future; I believe he will be winning titles soon.” Murray said after his tough encounter.

Murray also claimed the Lonsdale belt outright at the Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes on Friday night live in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

Manchester based Murray who has taken his record to 29 – 0 (17ko) believes he is ready to mix it with any lightweight in the world right now.

"Mitchell fights Katsidis this Saturday and there's no reason why I can't fight the winner, I believe I am capable of taking out either of these two in style" said Murray.

"I've won the European title and secured the Lonsdale belt outright and now want to start mixing with these guys. Both are strong warriors but I would love to fight either of them”

“I’m very proud to become European champion and I’ve done everything the right way. I’ve been WBC youth world title holder, Young Boxer of the Year, English and British champion  and now European champion so the next step is world titles.”

To add to his achievements Murray was ranked number 10 in the Ring Magazine just over 3 weeks ago.

“It has been a great few weeks, in April I broke into the Ring Magazine’s top ten and now added the European belt to my collection, hopefully after a defence of my European title later this year I can secure a shot at a major World title.” Murray said.

Promoter Mick Hennessy said “John showed what a great all-round fighter his is on Friday as well as his ferocious trademark attacking style; he also showed great boxing ability. I believe he can beat whoever is put in front of him at World level.”

"I wouldn't duck any fighter and neither would Mitchell, so if we can get this fight on it would prove who is the best lightweight in Britain and would also be a massive crowd pleaser for the fans." added Murray

For further information on John Murray visit http://www.hennessysports.com,

[alexpaterson]

Murray vs Katsidis what a fight that could be. I see Mitchell winning the fight on Saturday but I doubt Warren will put him in with Murray, bigger fish to fry and to much of a risk imo. Maybe Hennessy should try and get Zappavigna, who looks beatable but is well respected and is building a decent name for himself

[ArtOfWar]

Murray vs Katsidis what a fight that could be. I see Mitchell winning the fight on Saturday but I doubt Warren will put him in with Murray, bigger fish to fry and to much of a risk imo. Maybe Hennessy should try and get Zappavigna, who looks beatable but is well respected and is building a decent name for himself

Yeah, no chance of this fight happening. It's sad when everyone already knows that certain fights just aren't going to happen even though we want to see them.

[forcefraser]

Murray is a huge lightweight. He`d give anyone in the division a good tear up.

I`d love to see him fight the unbeaten Anthony peterson, with the winner getting a crack at a world title. Maybe a shot at the winner of Guzman v Cassamayor

[bignuts]

why wouldnt murray v mitchell happen?
its probably the biggest money fight for kev aside from khan or marquez neither of which i can see happenin.
kevs got the whole of the east end behind him and murray the blue side of manchester, would be massive
allegedly is much better at promoting british fights than tryin to get a fight in the states, and its not like hennessy is the best at gettin big fights for murray is it.
assuming mitchell beats katsidis of course

[Poncey]

Murray is a huge lightweight. He`d give anyone in the division a good tear up.

I`d love to see him fight the unbeaten Anthony peterson, with the winner getting a crack at a world title. Maybe a shot at the winner of Guzman v Cassamayor

Isn't the Guzman fight at 140?

[black panther]

Murray is a huge lightweight. He`d give anyone in the division a good tear up.

I`d love to see him fight the unbeaten Anthony peterson, with the winner getting a crack at a world title. Maybe a shot at the winner of Guzman v Cassamayor

Isn't the Guzman fight at 140?

Yessuh.