Josh Warrington and Maxi Hughes box last-minute exhibition to save local show

[Ruthless-RKO]

Josh Warrington and Maxi Hughes box last-minute exhibition to save local show in Leeds after four fights are cancelled at weigh-in

Josh Warrington and Maxi Hughes gloved up for an exhibition fight on Saturday night to save a local show in Leeds.

Steve Wood’s VIP Boxing card was plunged into jeopardy when four fights were cancelled after the weigh-in on Friday.





However, at late notice, two local heroes stepped in.

Former IBF featherweight world champion Warrington and former British lightweight champion Hughes agreed to meet in a four-round exhibition.

The pair, who train together, traded blows and entertained the crowd.

Warrington explained: “So last night myself and Maxi Hughes had our first (and possibly last) exhibition fight.

“With four fights falling off after Friday’s weigh-in, we both got a phone call soon after and it was a yes straight away.

“Sporting the dad bods, it was more of helping the show continue than anything else, including two lads who were making their debut!

“Hope everyone enjoyed the night! PS. I got a lovely shiner for my troubles.”

Hughes said: “The most important thing for us was the show was able to still go on and the local fighters could continue their careers, including two debutants.”

Promoter Steve Wood added: “Had a nightmare with a few fights on the Royal Armouries show in Leeds tomorrow, but big thanks to Josh Warrington and Maxi Hughes who jumped in to help.”

[mickey1975]

Stupid putting a show on the day after Bateson.

[KiwiRider]

If they are dad bods, what the heck have I got?
Credit to these little legends

[Coco]

Good on em

[maley1984]

Fair play to both lads. Didnt have to do it but cause they did a show went ahead and local lads got their fights and debuts in the pro game.

[Ruthless-RKO]

How do 4 fights get cancelled a day before the event

[rd350lc]

Well in lads

[Black Sam Bellamy]

The results of the fights which did happen still haven't been updated on Boxrec. Presumably the matchmaking was that bad they don't want you to know.

[mickey1975]

Ps The Royal Armouries is a great museum, and free.

[tonyevs]

Superb from both guys

[dookus]

Ps The Royal Armouries is a great museum, and free.

seconded, spent a great afternoon there

[MasterG]

Ps The Royal Armouries is a great museum, and free.

seconded, spent a great afternoon there

3rded

[dapug]

The results of the fights which did happen still haven't been updated on Boxrec. Presumably the matchmaking was that bad they don't want you to know.

I didn't realise the promoter posted thier own results on boxrec, surely boxrec do this ????

[jonp]

The results of the fights which did happen still haven't been updated on Boxrec. Presumably the matchmaking was that bad they don't want you to know.

I didn't realise the promoter posted thier own results on boxrec, surely boxrec do this ????

Boxrec or one of the record updaters do it.Usually they get the results from boxing news or the bbbofc or sometimes a trusted reporter.

[dapug]

The results of the fights which did happen still haven't been updated on Boxrec. Presumably the matchmaking was that bad they don't want you to know.

I didn't realise the promoter posted thier own results on boxrec, surely boxrec do this ????

Boxrec or one of the record updaters do it.Usually they get the results from boxing news or the bbbofc or sometimes a trusted reporter.

Thanks Jon, I was sure promoters couldn't update their own results, amazing how people outside the industry can get things so wrong. Wish you a speedy recovery after your recent hospital visit.

[margaret thatcher]

think it mightve been sarcasm, dont believe its some insider special knowledge

[jonp]

I didn't realise the promoter posted thier own results on boxrec, surely boxrec do this ????

Boxrec or one of the record updaters do it.Usually they get the results from boxing news or the bbbofc or sometimes a trusted reporter.

Thanks Jon, I was sure promoters couldn't update their own results, amazing how people outside the industry can get things so wrong. Wish you a speedy recovery after your recent hospital visit.

Im on the mend mate.Did ultimate boxer last week abd shak pitters show weekend just gone i was flattened on both sundays tho.