I think it's fair to say Kelly had his moments before he unravelled by the halway stage.
For me, the class is all with Kelly but as almost everyone has noted...what happens in the back half of the contest if Williams is still fresh
Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Unless your bordering on world class it's no mean feat to have 3 good rounds & last into the 6th against Avanesyan these days !
I think it's fair to say Kelly had his moments before he unravelled by the halway stage.
For me, the class is all with Kelly but as almost everyone has noted...what happens in the back half of the contest if Williams is still fresh
I think it's fair to say Kelly had his moments before he unravelled by the halway stage.
For me, the class is all with Kelly but as almost everyone has noted...what happens in the back half of the contest if Williams is still fresh
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Kalle seems convinced this is a Sunderland v Newcastle battle that the whole region is screaming for.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Don't think this is going to sell well at all.
Kelly not as popular round here as he thinks, Williams is virtually unknown.
Ain't gonna fill the arena...
Unless Crawford v Spence is on the undercard
Kelly not as popular round here as he thinks, Williams is virtually unknown.
Ain't gonna fill the arena...
Unless Crawford v Spence is on the undercard
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Bloody great fight.
Potential fight of the year
Potential fight of the year
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
I like both fighters and think its a great fight but sadly Kelly can sell out a crowd in a phone box.
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
I hope this doesn’t get cancelled. All Brit clashes of decent quality are rare enough nowadays
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Quotes
Troy Williamson:
This is the fight I wanted. I like Josh, we’ve travelled together when we did the junior stuff, but it’s a business at the end of the day, and we’ll be getting down to business on December 2.
I think Josh has had a good ride, and I don’t think he’s anywhere near done regardless of some people saying he might be; he’s still only a young lad. He had a lot of hype about him at the start of his career, but I don’t think he’s propelled as much as people thought he was going to. Now he’s fighting for the British title, and it’s time for me to end his career. I do believe that I will do that.
Josh Kelly:
100% confident, I think this fight has come at a perfect time for me. I’ve boxed on big events, and I’ve been under the bright lights before, so I know what this feels like. I’m more experienced in that department and I know it’s my time now to go and take this British title with both hands.
The North East is quite a small place so you get good sparring where you can. Troy was good sparring, and we came through Team GB where we saw a lot of each other. I know the level of skill and desire I possess which makes this the perfect fight and perfect timing for me to take this. I’m raring to go.
That British title is something that means a lot to anyone in this country. My eyes are also on the big, world titles as well so to get there you have to beat the likes of Troy Williamson.
Ending my career? No that can’t happen. I’m only 28-years-old and I’m still young in this sport and Troy is older, so me winning this British title could be the flip side of what he sees and I could be the one who ends his career. Where is he going after I take that title? There’s not many options for him, and it’s going to be an enjoyable night for me, let me tell you.
Kalle Sauerland:
Two guys, two gladiators, who absolutely love it. I struggle to think of areas of the world, let alone in the UK, where sports means more to them than the North East. It’s going to be a packed house, and the great thing is that it’s for the British title. Something that is so pure in this sport, and naturally leads to bigger things.
You talk about final eliminators, or big fights that break you out onto the world scene, the winner on December 2 WILL have that breakthrough; that’s a given.
The reward for these two getting through a very hard training camp will be the platform of Channel 5, a nationwide audience, screened to countries around the world. It’s a huge fight that I believe will not only determine the careers of these fighters, but will entertain the entire nation.
I’m just extremely excited to be back in the North East on December 2.
I remember looking at the situation as a fan from the outside, and I’ve never seen a fighter who was built up like a rocket and launched to 100 like he was. He took one loss early in his career just like many world champions I’ve promoted before, Wladimir Klitschko lost multiple times before going on to defend his heavyweight belts for a decade.
I thought Josh losing once early in his career was exaggerated, it was a bit like the end of the sun and the moon all at once. Josh Kelly then is a completely different fighter to Josh Kelly now. The great thing about this British title fight is that it’s a true step forward for one of these, but ultimately we know what Josh can do. He’s in the hands of Adam Booth, who I rate as one of the best trainers over the past decades, and I have complete faith in them.
Troy Williamson:
This is the fight I wanted. I like Josh, we’ve travelled together when we did the junior stuff, but it’s a business at the end of the day, and we’ll be getting down to business on December 2.
I think Josh has had a good ride, and I don’t think he’s anywhere near done regardless of some people saying he might be; he’s still only a young lad. He had a lot of hype about him at the start of his career, but I don’t think he’s propelled as much as people thought he was going to. Now he’s fighting for the British title, and it’s time for me to end his career. I do believe that I will do that.
Josh Kelly:
100% confident, I think this fight has come at a perfect time for me. I’ve boxed on big events, and I’ve been under the bright lights before, so I know what this feels like. I’m more experienced in that department and I know it’s my time now to go and take this British title with both hands.
The North East is quite a small place so you get good sparring where you can. Troy was good sparring, and we came through Team GB where we saw a lot of each other. I know the level of skill and desire I possess which makes this the perfect fight and perfect timing for me to take this. I’m raring to go.
That British title is something that means a lot to anyone in this country. My eyes are also on the big, world titles as well so to get there you have to beat the likes of Troy Williamson.
Ending my career? No that can’t happen. I’m only 28-years-old and I’m still young in this sport and Troy is older, so me winning this British title could be the flip side of what he sees and I could be the one who ends his career. Where is he going after I take that title? There’s not many options for him, and it’s going to be an enjoyable night for me, let me tell you.
Kalle Sauerland:
Two guys, two gladiators, who absolutely love it. I struggle to think of areas of the world, let alone in the UK, where sports means more to them than the North East. It’s going to be a packed house, and the great thing is that it’s for the British title. Something that is so pure in this sport, and naturally leads to bigger things.
You talk about final eliminators, or big fights that break you out onto the world scene, the winner on December 2 WILL have that breakthrough; that’s a given.
The reward for these two getting through a very hard training camp will be the platform of Channel 5, a nationwide audience, screened to countries around the world. It’s a huge fight that I believe will not only determine the careers of these fighters, but will entertain the entire nation.
I’m just extremely excited to be back in the North East on December 2.
I remember looking at the situation as a fan from the outside, and I’ve never seen a fighter who was built up like a rocket and launched to 100 like he was. He took one loss early in his career just like many world champions I’ve promoted before, Wladimir Klitschko lost multiple times before going on to defend his heavyweight belts for a decade.
I thought Josh losing once early in his career was exaggerated, it was a bit like the end of the sun and the moon all at once. Josh Kelly then is a completely different fighter to Josh Kelly now. The great thing about this British title fight is that it’s a true step forward for one of these, but ultimately we know what Josh can do. He’s in the hands of Adam Booth, who I rate as one of the best trainers over the past decades, and I have complete faith in them.
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Kelly is just porous defensively and doesn't appear to have big power. If you look at how Ava caught him it was when he was trying to do a Philly shell. Kelly is too defensive and still has a very leaky defence. He also doesn't counter punch enough and just looks very negative in fights, trying to look flashy and cool by avoiding shots. Mate, you missed the part of Mayweather fights where he would be landing clean right hand counters in those positions.
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Press Release
Troy Williamson has promised to end Josh Kelly’s career when the pair fight for the British title.
Williamson’s super welterweight belt will be up for grabs at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle on Friday, December 2 in an all-North East battle.
‘The Trojan’ has emerged as one of the must-see attractions on the domestic scene in the past 12 months, having engaged in back-to-back Fight of the Year contenders and the unbeaten champion will deliver more drama, live on Channel 5.
And Williamson’s plan is to win in such emphatic fashion against Kelly in December that he ends the pro career of the 2016 Olympian.
At Tuesday’s press conference in London, Williamson said: “This is the fight I wanted. He’s had a good ride; he had a lot of hype about him, but he’s not propelled to the levels people thought he would reach. He’s now fighting for the British title and it’s time to end his career. I really believe I will do that.”
Kelly fired back: “That can’t happen! I’m only 28, I’m still young in this sport. When I win the British title, that could be flipped, because where will Troy have to go?”
Probellum’s Head of Talent Relations, Sam Jones, is in no doubt as to who will emerge victorious on December 2 in Newcastle.
“As soon as the fight was mentioned, Troy rang everybody to make sure it happened,” Jones said.
“Everyone loves a domestic dust-up and Troy was never going to turn this fight down. There is a big mess in boxing at the moment with big fights not happening, so credit to both of these guys for making this happen, because they could very easily have gone in separate directions. It is going to be a fantastic atmosphere on December 2, and I fully expect Troy to win.”
Troy Williamson has promised to end Josh Kelly’s career when the pair fight for the British title.
Williamson’s super welterweight belt will be up for grabs at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle on Friday, December 2 in an all-North East battle.
‘The Trojan’ has emerged as one of the must-see attractions on the domestic scene in the past 12 months, having engaged in back-to-back Fight of the Year contenders and the unbeaten champion will deliver more drama, live on Channel 5.
And Williamson’s plan is to win in such emphatic fashion against Kelly in December that he ends the pro career of the 2016 Olympian.
At Tuesday’s press conference in London, Williamson said: “This is the fight I wanted. He’s had a good ride; he had a lot of hype about him, but he’s not propelled to the levels people thought he would reach. He’s now fighting for the British title and it’s time to end his career. I really believe I will do that.”
Kelly fired back: “That can’t happen! I’m only 28, I’m still young in this sport. When I win the British title, that could be flipped, because where will Troy have to go?”
Probellum’s Head of Talent Relations, Sam Jones, is in no doubt as to who will emerge victorious on December 2 in Newcastle.
“As soon as the fight was mentioned, Troy rang everybody to make sure it happened,” Jones said.
“Everyone loves a domestic dust-up and Troy was never going to turn this fight down. There is a big mess in boxing at the moment with big fights not happening, so credit to both of these guys for making this happen, because they could very easily have gone in separate directions. It is going to be a fantastic atmosphere on December 2, and I fully expect Troy to win.”
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
No offence to Troy, who's a proper fella and a good fighter, but if Josh doesn't win this one he should retire.
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Undercard Press Release
Aaron Chalmers (1-0) and huge Heavyweight ‘Magic’ Matty Harris (3-0, 2 KOs) feature alongside North-East’s rising stars on the card headlined by the British Super Welterweight Championship between Darlington’s Troy Williamson (19-0-1, 14KOs) and Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (12-1-1, 7 KOs) on Friday December 2 at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle, live on Channel 5.
This North-East night of action includes hometown favorite Chalmers (1-0) on the bill as he makes his Newcastle boxing debut on his second professional fight. The former Geordie Shore star and MMA fighter came through his first fight against Alexander Zeledon in Liverpool on June 17, and looks to build on the experiences of that points win in front of his home crowd.
Chalmers will be one of the many talented fighters who command huge support in the North-East, as he enters the squared-circle once more. With the cobwebs dusted off, and the pressure of his debut handled with, it is an ideal opportunity for Chalmers to produce a calculated performance now he is accustomed to fight nights in professional boxing.
Standing in the way of his fairy-tale win is “Rocky” Ryan Broten (0-1). Broten was involved in an all or nothing encounter with the undefeated Paddy Lacey on his pro debut as fight-ending shots were thrown from the very beginning. Broten will now be looking to upset the home crowd as he takes on the former reality star and Geordie favorite, but Chalmers believes a more complete performance will see him do the job.
“The debut got the ball rolling with things, and to come through it with the win and no damage taken was something I’m obviously pleased with," said Chalmers. "I kept my head and remained calm, but i know what level I can box at, and this huge Newcastle card is my chance to show my progression in the ring."
“The fans can expect me to come into this calculated yet ready to end things when the opportunity presents itself. I've never been the fighter to let things go the distance, and if I can get a knockout win in Newcastle then both me and the fans will be happy people.”
"Newcastle is where i made my name, it's the place that molded me into who I am. I know the people, I’m one of the people, and the fans are going to blow the rough off the place."
Big hitting Heavyweight ‘Magic’ Matty Harris is on the hunt for a third first-round KO win in a row when he takes on Jiri Surmaj over six rounds. Harris put Mait Metsis down twice in the opening round, before ending proceedings in the first round of the fight in Newcastle on April 2. The same destructive formula worked again two months later in Liverpool when Harris produced more magic by flattening Pawel Strykowski with a trademark poleaxing punch.
Standing in the way of the Coventry man’s hat-trick is Surmaj, the hard-hitting Czech Republican who has had an active year claiming two stoppage wins and a split decision victory throughout this calendar year. It will have to be more highlight-reel stuff from Harris as he looks to continue making statements and become the first man to stop Surmaj.
"Newcastle is going to be a massive night of boxing, especially for me," said Harris. "It's a step up in competition, but I've been stepping up in the gym every single time I enter it. There's some viral knockouts on my record already, and i'm still young, so just wait and see what the future holds for me."
Darlington’s Ben Marksby (5-0) can continue his undefeated streak at Super Lightweight when he makes it back-to-back appearances in the North-East. A rising star who continues to add numbers to his loyal following, Marksby faced off against the resilient Rustem Fatkhullin in Newcaslte on July 30 this year where he produced a flawless points win, claiming every round. Marksby has a tendency to target supremacy in each round of his fights as he is impressively yet to drop a round in his career having claimed all 22 of the rounds he has competed in.
The 23-year-old has rightfully earned the title as one of the North-East’s rising stars, and the Super Lightweight could yet add another accolade to his professional career if he claims his first professional stoppage against former African boxing champion Olaide Fijabi (16-5, 8 KOs). Fijabi is a dangerous Nigerian fighter, whose recent losses have only come in the way of talented opposition like the undefeated Jack Rafferty and the talented James Moorcroft.
Fijabi also competed in a tremendous battle with Tom Farrell on June 17, 2022, narrowly losing on the scorecards, 58-57, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The dangerous African power-puncher will hope the North-East can host his second win of 2022 however, having claimed his first win by beating Temitope Agboola by unanimous decision in his home country of Nigeria.
"I can't wait to perform on another big event like this, it just gives me the chance to continue making my name and show the boxing fans i'm a man on a mission," said Darlington's Marksby.
"I'm still very young for a boxer, but i know it'll take blood, sweat and tears throughout every part of my career to reach levels i know i'm destined to reach. I'm coming to put on another display, and i can guarantee the Utilita Arena will be getting their money's worth."
Norway’s former world champion, Katharina Thanderz (14-1, 2 KOs) looks to put herself back into title contention with a big win against someone who has shared the ring with multiple world champions, Hungary’s Edina Kiss (15-16, 9 KOs). Thanderz had a blistering start to life as professional as she went unbeaten for over three years and across 13 fights, winning the vacant European Super-Featherweight, the WBC International Lightweight and the European female lightweight titles.
She achieved world honours on November 16, 2019, when she moved to 13-0 against Danila Ramos and won the vacant WBC Interim Super-Featherweight title. This set Thanderz up for a star-studded clash with Britain’s Terri Harper, where the WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight titles would be put on the line. The fight went all the way to the depths in a tremendous female war with Harper claiming the win in the ninth round.
Immediately bouncing back, Thanderz showed her dominance with a six-round decision win on May 13, 2022, in London, and now looks to make another statement to get a shot at reclaiming world titles once more against the heavy-hitting Edina Kiss. Kiss fights for the second time in England, and for the first time in the North-East.
The nine knockouts on the record of Kiss will keep Thanderz’s wits about her throughout the contest. Alongside her power, Kiss’s experience will be another tool in her arsenal having fought former world champion Amanda Serrano twice, as well as the likes of Maureen Shea, Sophie Alisch and Shannon O'Connell.
“I’ve never been to Newcastle before, but I always feel excited about fighting in the UK. The boxing fans are always very supportive,” said Thanderz.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting Edina Kiss in the ring, she’s a warrior that has fought with many fantastic fighters and I can’t wait to put on a great performance on December 2.”
“I want to fight for a world title again, and that means fighting the best possible opposition.”
Jordan Barker-Porter (5-1, 1 KO) returns to Newcastle as she looks to make it five-straight wins in a row. The 28-year-old Lightweight starred in her last bout at the Vertu Motors arena in Newcastle on July 30 where she stopped Bec Connelly in round five during an all-British battle. Barker-Porter steps up in competition once more as she pursues Lightweight title opportunities; Sheila Martinez (3-3, 1 KO) will look to halt any chances of that on December 3 at the Utilita Arena.
The hungry 24-year-old Spaniard could claim a statement win if she can overcome Barker-Porter in her own back yard and with an equal amount of stoppages on their professional records, Barker-Porter will have to be wary of Martinez’s energy. The Spanish lightweight will be feeling confident off the back of dominating in an eight-round fight against Eva Cantos back in July, as well as claiming her first stoppage victory in March of this year. Barker-Porter is undeterred about the task at hand and knows her skillset and support will see her over the line.
"A victory against Martinez will make it five wins in a row for me and continues moving me closer to lightweight honours. She's got stopping power, she's young, and she'll want to come and try and take my moment" said Barker-Porter.
"Newcastle is my home, I am proud to be representing the North-East. I know with the crowd behind me, I’ll have more than enough on the night to get the people off their seats and my hand raised."
Also featuring on the card is 24-year-old Super Welterweight prospect Bobby Dalton (2-0) as he continues his promising start to professional life, and a professional debut for Super Welterweight Travis Walker as he tests himself early against the well-schooled Nicaraguan Alexander Zeledon.
Jarrow’s Ewan Mckenzie (5-0, 3 KOs) hunts down a fourth consecutive stoppage at Middleweight too, with Super Middleweight Joe Laws (12-2, 5 KOs) looking to bounce back with a big win in front of his fellow North-East people.
Aaron Chalmers (1-0) and huge Heavyweight ‘Magic’ Matty Harris (3-0, 2 KOs) feature alongside North-East’s rising stars on the card headlined by the British Super Welterweight Championship between Darlington’s Troy Williamson (19-0-1, 14KOs) and Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (12-1-1, 7 KOs) on Friday December 2 at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle, live on Channel 5.
This North-East night of action includes hometown favorite Chalmers (1-0) on the bill as he makes his Newcastle boxing debut on his second professional fight. The former Geordie Shore star and MMA fighter came through his first fight against Alexander Zeledon in Liverpool on June 17, and looks to build on the experiences of that points win in front of his home crowd.
Chalmers will be one of the many talented fighters who command huge support in the North-East, as he enters the squared-circle once more. With the cobwebs dusted off, and the pressure of his debut handled with, it is an ideal opportunity for Chalmers to produce a calculated performance now he is accustomed to fight nights in professional boxing.
Standing in the way of his fairy-tale win is “Rocky” Ryan Broten (0-1). Broten was involved in an all or nothing encounter with the undefeated Paddy Lacey on his pro debut as fight-ending shots were thrown from the very beginning. Broten will now be looking to upset the home crowd as he takes on the former reality star and Geordie favorite, but Chalmers believes a more complete performance will see him do the job.
“The debut got the ball rolling with things, and to come through it with the win and no damage taken was something I’m obviously pleased with," said Chalmers. "I kept my head and remained calm, but i know what level I can box at, and this huge Newcastle card is my chance to show my progression in the ring."
“The fans can expect me to come into this calculated yet ready to end things when the opportunity presents itself. I've never been the fighter to let things go the distance, and if I can get a knockout win in Newcastle then both me and the fans will be happy people.”
"Newcastle is where i made my name, it's the place that molded me into who I am. I know the people, I’m one of the people, and the fans are going to blow the rough off the place."
Big hitting Heavyweight ‘Magic’ Matty Harris is on the hunt for a third first-round KO win in a row when he takes on Jiri Surmaj over six rounds. Harris put Mait Metsis down twice in the opening round, before ending proceedings in the first round of the fight in Newcastle on April 2. The same destructive formula worked again two months later in Liverpool when Harris produced more magic by flattening Pawel Strykowski with a trademark poleaxing punch.
Standing in the way of the Coventry man’s hat-trick is Surmaj, the hard-hitting Czech Republican who has had an active year claiming two stoppage wins and a split decision victory throughout this calendar year. It will have to be more highlight-reel stuff from Harris as he looks to continue making statements and become the first man to stop Surmaj.
"Newcastle is going to be a massive night of boxing, especially for me," said Harris. "It's a step up in competition, but I've been stepping up in the gym every single time I enter it. There's some viral knockouts on my record already, and i'm still young, so just wait and see what the future holds for me."
Darlington’s Ben Marksby (5-0) can continue his undefeated streak at Super Lightweight when he makes it back-to-back appearances in the North-East. A rising star who continues to add numbers to his loyal following, Marksby faced off against the resilient Rustem Fatkhullin in Newcaslte on July 30 this year where he produced a flawless points win, claiming every round. Marksby has a tendency to target supremacy in each round of his fights as he is impressively yet to drop a round in his career having claimed all 22 of the rounds he has competed in.
The 23-year-old has rightfully earned the title as one of the North-East’s rising stars, and the Super Lightweight could yet add another accolade to his professional career if he claims his first professional stoppage against former African boxing champion Olaide Fijabi (16-5, 8 KOs). Fijabi is a dangerous Nigerian fighter, whose recent losses have only come in the way of talented opposition like the undefeated Jack Rafferty and the talented James Moorcroft.
Fijabi also competed in a tremendous battle with Tom Farrell on June 17, 2022, narrowly losing on the scorecards, 58-57, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The dangerous African power-puncher will hope the North-East can host his second win of 2022 however, having claimed his first win by beating Temitope Agboola by unanimous decision in his home country of Nigeria.
"I can't wait to perform on another big event like this, it just gives me the chance to continue making my name and show the boxing fans i'm a man on a mission," said Darlington's Marksby.
"I'm still very young for a boxer, but i know it'll take blood, sweat and tears throughout every part of my career to reach levels i know i'm destined to reach. I'm coming to put on another display, and i can guarantee the Utilita Arena will be getting their money's worth."
Norway’s former world champion, Katharina Thanderz (14-1, 2 KOs) looks to put herself back into title contention with a big win against someone who has shared the ring with multiple world champions, Hungary’s Edina Kiss (15-16, 9 KOs). Thanderz had a blistering start to life as professional as she went unbeaten for over three years and across 13 fights, winning the vacant European Super-Featherweight, the WBC International Lightweight and the European female lightweight titles.
She achieved world honours on November 16, 2019, when she moved to 13-0 against Danila Ramos and won the vacant WBC Interim Super-Featherweight title. This set Thanderz up for a star-studded clash with Britain’s Terri Harper, where the WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight titles would be put on the line. The fight went all the way to the depths in a tremendous female war with Harper claiming the win in the ninth round.
Immediately bouncing back, Thanderz showed her dominance with a six-round decision win on May 13, 2022, in London, and now looks to make another statement to get a shot at reclaiming world titles once more against the heavy-hitting Edina Kiss. Kiss fights for the second time in England, and for the first time in the North-East.
The nine knockouts on the record of Kiss will keep Thanderz’s wits about her throughout the contest. Alongside her power, Kiss’s experience will be another tool in her arsenal having fought former world champion Amanda Serrano twice, as well as the likes of Maureen Shea, Sophie Alisch and Shannon O'Connell.
“I’ve never been to Newcastle before, but I always feel excited about fighting in the UK. The boxing fans are always very supportive,” said Thanderz.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting Edina Kiss in the ring, she’s a warrior that has fought with many fantastic fighters and I can’t wait to put on a great performance on December 2.”
“I want to fight for a world title again, and that means fighting the best possible opposition.”
Jordan Barker-Porter (5-1, 1 KO) returns to Newcastle as she looks to make it five-straight wins in a row. The 28-year-old Lightweight starred in her last bout at the Vertu Motors arena in Newcastle on July 30 where she stopped Bec Connelly in round five during an all-British battle. Barker-Porter steps up in competition once more as she pursues Lightweight title opportunities; Sheila Martinez (3-3, 1 KO) will look to halt any chances of that on December 3 at the Utilita Arena.
The hungry 24-year-old Spaniard could claim a statement win if she can overcome Barker-Porter in her own back yard and with an equal amount of stoppages on their professional records, Barker-Porter will have to be wary of Martinez’s energy. The Spanish lightweight will be feeling confident off the back of dominating in an eight-round fight against Eva Cantos back in July, as well as claiming her first stoppage victory in March of this year. Barker-Porter is undeterred about the task at hand and knows her skillset and support will see her over the line.
"A victory against Martinez will make it five wins in a row for me and continues moving me closer to lightweight honours. She's got stopping power, she's young, and she'll want to come and try and take my moment" said Barker-Porter.
"Newcastle is my home, I am proud to be representing the North-East. I know with the crowd behind me, I’ll have more than enough on the night to get the people off their seats and my hand raised."
Also featuring on the card is 24-year-old Super Welterweight prospect Bobby Dalton (2-0) as he continues his promising start to professional life, and a professional debut for Super Welterweight Travis Walker as he tests himself early against the well-schooled Nicaraguan Alexander Zeledon.
Jarrow’s Ewan Mckenzie (5-0, 3 KOs) hunts down a fourth consecutive stoppage at Middleweight too, with Super Middleweight Joe Laws (12-2, 5 KOs) looking to bounce back with a big win in front of his fellow North-East people.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
I really like the main event and was considering going but what kind of card is that? No thanks. Channel 5 it is.
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Bigdogsnose
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
If Joe Laws is really a super middleweight he is fucked mind. Fighting at welter a couple years back and didnt even look big at the weight.
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Ruthless-RKO
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handsofstone
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Thought Williamson lost the Cartwright fight in his last defence and Kelly looked shite against Bastida in his last fight, still I'm looking forward to this, both guys probably dont go further than British level but hopefully the North East angle and the Lonsdale brings out the best in both of them, Kelly usually stinks the joint out but Williamson has been in a few crackers
I'd like to see Kelly muster the sort of performance that matchroom and sky said he always could
I'd like to see Kelly muster the sort of performance that matchroom and sky said he always could
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
I agree. Cartwright just edged that fight for and nearly blitzed him out early.handsofstone wrote: ↑28 Nov 2022, 16:12 Thought Williamson lost the Cartwright fight in his last defence and Kelly looked shite against Bastida in his last fight, still I'm looking forward to this, both guys probably dont go further than British level but hopefully the North East angle and the Lonsdale brings out the best in both of them, Kelly usually stinks the joint out but Williamson has been in a few crackers
I'd like to see Kelly muster the sort of performance that matchroom and sky said he always could
Troy is a tough man but I think Kelly makes this look easy unless it goes deep.
I think Kelly KO pretty early.
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margaret thatcher
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
troy will fight to the level and make it tough win or lose, on the cartwright showing cheese shouldve blasted him out too
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
Troy late KO while being well down on the scorecards
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Josh Kelly | CH5 - 2 December 2022
If you’re betting on The Pretty Boy do it now, if you’re betting on The Trojan do it InPlay - when he’s 4-0 down on the cards…
Great fight and no result would surprise me…
Nb. Except Troy boxing Kelly’s yurs off and being 4-0 early on !
Great fight and no result would surprise me…
Nb. Except Troy boxing Kelly’s yurs off and being 4-0 early on !