Fury vs. Power clash of the unbeaten heavyweights

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Fury vs. Power clash of the unbeaten heavyweights

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LONDON (September 7, 2010). It’s virtually an unwritten rule in boxing that a hyped heavyweight prospect gets to avoid tough fights in order to build up his record, step forward Tyson Fury to shatter that myth. In just his 12th pro fight, British 6ft 9in Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s), of Manchester / Galway, will make his US television debut on “ShoBox: The New Generation” in one of the stiffest tests any prospect could hope to face in 6ft 4in American Rich “Super” Power (12-0-0, 9 KO’s) at York Hall on Friday, September 10th.

The Fury and O’Donnell bouts will be televised in America on SHOWTIME® at 11p.m. ET/PT (same day delay). The event will also be shown in Canada on the Super Channel Network.

Quickly becoming one of the world’s most talked-about fighters, Fury wields one of the best jabs in the heavyweight division and an overall arsenal that makes him impossible to overlook.

A win over the unbeaten Power would put Fury at the forefront of any conversation about who is not only one of the best heavyweight prospects in the world, but the best at any weight.

The Michigan-based “Super” Power has yet to taste defeat but is eager to prove that he’s more than just a well-groomed stepping stone.
 
But despite Power’s record, Fury is ready to put on an impressive show in his US television debut, and show the world that he’s ready to turn the bland heavyweight division on its ear.

“I love making big first impressions, and I’m ready to wow America.” Fury said.

“World boxing is dying to get behind a heavyweight that will bring excitement back to the division, and a hammer job on a guy like Powers will show the world that I’m that guy.” 

In the televised co-main event, unbeaten former Commonwealth Champion and one of Ireland’s finest boxers John O’Donnell of Shepherd’s Bush, London / Galway  will also be making his U.S. TV debut, when he tangles with Olympic bronze medalist American Terrence Cauthen over 12 rounds.

Promoter Mick Hennessy said, “Tyson is a breath of fresh air, and to knock out a quality fighter like John McDermott in his 11th fight, and then to take on a quality unbeaten heavyweight prospect like Rich Power in his next fight is unheard off, let’s not forget Tyson Fury has just turned 22.”

“But then, that’s the type of fighter Fury is, extraordinary.” 

On the undercard Colchester’s Lee “Lights Out” Purdy will be back in action for the first time since his gripping 12 round unanimous point’s decision loss for the Commonwealth title against Denton Vassell, Prizefight semi-finalist Daniel Cadman will be showcasing his talents, Phill “Intense” Fury will be looking to continue his winning ways and all will be looking to entertain the York Hall crowd and extend their winning records.

The evening will also see Haddenham’s Tyler Goodjohn (Light Welterweight) and John “the Gorilla” Ryder (Middleweight) of Islington out to make a name for themselves as they both make their professional debuts.

Tickets for this great night of international boxing are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased from the Ticketline Box Office on 0844 888 4402 or via http://www.hennessysports.com. Tickets are £35 for unreserved seats and £60 for Ringside.

For further information and ticket details on this event please check out http://www.hennessysports.com

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I really don't know whether to laugh or cry at the hype surrounding Fury.
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I like the guy a lot, but unfortunalty I think you'll be proven right.
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HS Press wrote:LONDON (September 7, 2010). It’s virtually an unwritten rule in boxing that a hyped heavyweight prospect gets to avoid tough fights in order to build up his record, step forward Tyson Fury to shatter that myth. In just his 12th pro fight, British 6ft 9in Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (11-0, 9 KO’s), of Manchester / Galway, will make his US television debut on “ShoBox: The New Generation” in one of the stiffest tests any prospect could hope to face in 6ft 4in American Rich “Super” Power (12-0-0, 9 KO’s) at York Hall on Friday, September 10th.
That's enough to piss off any boxing fan. Armageto, a very well respected poster in the 'Current Scene', says that Rich Power is shite. He has no reason to lie. You said you had Jason Gavern and then Donnell Holmes, not World beaters but at least names some of us can recognise, and now you go to a guy who might as well be a Stacy Goodson fighter. Awful, absolutely awful.
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Fair play, bringing over Power and Cauthen is a massive improvment over bringing 6-24-1 (0 KO's) Pavel Blovajov and one of his fat Latvian mates. I hope this is a step in the right direction as regards bringing in decent American opposition for our prospects. Should happen more and ought to be applauded!
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Carlos-Wigan wrote:Fair play, bringing over Power and Cauthen is a massive improvment over bringing 6-24-1 (0 KO's) Pavel Blovajov and one of his fat Latvian mates. I hope this is a step in the right direction as regards bringing in decent American opposition for our prospects. Should happen more and ought to be applauded!
I reckon it's only happening as this is a Shobox card, if it's a regular thing it'd be great but I wouldn't count on it.
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Back to being Irish again then Tyson? :D
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Asterix wrote:Awful, absolutely awful.
So what if the guy isn't great? It is a keep busy fight while he is waiting for his British title shot.
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BigEars wrote:
Carlos-Wigan wrote:Fair play, bringing over Power and Cauthen is a massive improvment over bringing 6-24-1 (0 KO's) Pavel Blovajov and one of his fat Latvian mates. I hope this is a step in the right direction as regards bringing in decent American opposition for our prospects. Should happen more and ought to be applauded!
I reckon it's only happening as this is a Shobox card, if it's a regular thing it'd be great but I wouldn't count on it.
Exactly, they are only here because its Shobox. Shobox prides itself on giving prospects real tough challenges, and as such you often get really good fights on there, in comparison with some of the ridiculous mis-matches on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.

Don't be so quick to applaud Hennessy, Carlos, as there is absolutely no way Showtime would sign off on Fury v that Shrek bloke or some other "tough easter european" because it would devalue their programme.
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Fury is more articulate in interview than he is on Facebook. And yeah this oppo is about the same level as the Brazilian who was mooted earlier. Just because it isnt a known quantity like Belshaw or Peret, doesnt lend it any quality.
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