Jack Rafferty vs. Tom Hill on Nov 11th – MTK Fight Night
Tom Hill insists the slight delay in his battle with Jack Rafferty will not prevent him from earning the victory when they meet on Wednesday’s huge #MTKFightNight event.
Former Northern Area title challenger Hill (9-1, 2 KOs) faces unbeaten Rafferty (12-0, 7 KOs) in a welterweight battle at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV.
The two men were due to meet last month before a positive COVID-19 test for Hill postponed the battle, but he’s once again fighting fit and ready to secure the win.
Hill said:
“I was absolutely gutted thinking I might have lost my chance to get my name out there and there was nothing I could do about it, so I’m very happy to get this fight back on.
“I didn’t expect to be out so soon afterwards. I was thinking it would be December or maybe even next year. I had to isolate at home so I was stuck in the house until the 27th which wasn’t ideal, but I picked up where I left off in the gym and I’ll be ready come fight night.
“My mindset never changed. I’ve got tunnel vision on what I’m going to achieve and I’ve got to come through this fight to push onto the next stage of my career.”
The superb battle between Jack Rafferty and Tom Hill has been rescheduled for the upcoming #MTKFightNight event on Wednesday 11 November.
The show takes place at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, and will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV.
It sees Rafferty (12-0, 7 KOs) and Hill (9-1, 2 KOs) finally square off, after the bout was forced to be postponed earlier this month due to a positive COVID-19 test for Hill.
Promoter Lee Eaton said:
“We’re delighted to reschedule this fantastic fight between Jack Rafferty and Tom Hill for our stacked MTK Fight Night event on Wednesday 11 November.
“It was a huge shame when the fight couldn’t take place on our October 18 event, but thankfully we haven’t had to wait long for it to be re-booked, and it’s a testament to both men for their willingness to jump back in so soon after the original date.
“It’s the latest addition to what is already a tremendous bill full of talented stars, and we can’t wait to see it all unfold next month.”
Shaw boxer Jack Rafferty is excited to test his skills against a dangerous opponent when he goes up against Tom Hill on Sunday’s must-see #MTKFightNight event.
It will be the first eight-round fight of Rafferty’s career, and he’s looking forward to challenging himself against an opponent that will be coming to win.
Rafferty said:
“I cannot wait to be back in that ring. I can’t thank MTK Global enough for getting me a fight under these circumstances as there are many boxers out there wanting to be in my position.
“This is definitely my hardest fight to date. I think it will bring the best out in me as he is coming to win. In some of the fights I have been in they have just wanted to survive the fight. I know he is a tall boxer with the height and reach and can mix it up, so I know it will be an exciting fight as we will both be on our game.
“My trainer Steve Maylett has gone through this already when Liam Taylor fought at this venue, so he knows the set up and how it runs, so it will make the experience a little smoother.
“When I win this fight I would like to be out again hopefully before the end of the year if possible. I want to keep climbing up the rankings and maybe get a 10 round fight or a title shot if possible.”
Tom Hill: I’m hungry for this opportunity
Tom Hill feels the loss he suffered earlier in his career has helped him become better than ever for his showdown with Jack Rafferty on Sunday’s huge #MTKFightNight event.
After tasting defeat last year, Hill feels rejuvenated, and believes it has been a blessing in disguise ahead of the battle with Rafferty.
Hill said:
“I don’t know a great deal about Rafferty. I’ve seen a few fights on YouTube and that’s about it. He looks a decent kid so I’m expecting a good fight.
“I can’t take too much from the fights I’ve seen of him because he’ll be a different fighter when he has someone like me in front of him.
“I’ve got the loss on my record, but I learnt a lot more from that one loss than I’ve learnt in my full professional career and I genuinely believe it will turn out to be the best thing that could’ve happened to me.
“It will be a weird experience fighting in front of no fans, but that could be a good thing as I’ll be able to hear my coach throughout. It won’t be the same without everyone there supporting me though.
“With a win here, I want to be on more big fight cards, get some even bigger fights and win titles. That’s what we’re all in the sport for.”
Elsewhere on Wednesday’s card, Tursynbay Kulakhmet goes up against Macaulay McGowan for the vacant WBC International super-welterweight title, Paddy Donovan meets Jumanne Camero, Hassan Azim makes his professional debut against MJ Hall, Inder Bassi faces Jack Martin, Lewie Edmondson returns, and Danny Murrell enters the paid ranks for the first time.
