Akeem Ennis-Brown vs. Sam Maxwell - 28 August 2021

[peter barlow]

[Ruthless-RKO]

The promotion for this card is non existent even though it's probably one of the best cards on BT this year?

All the stuff from BT and media is about the Jake Paul PPV circus act Sunday.

Literally..

Thing is they don't need to 'sell' this fight..

Whereas Paul-Woodley is PPV.

[peter barlow]

The promotion for this card is non existent even though it's probably one of the best cards on BT this year?

All the stuff from BT and media is about the Jake Paul PPV circus act Sunday.

Literally..

Thing is they don't need to 'sell' this fight..

Whereas Paul-Woodley is PPV.

Yeah I get why but it's a bit frustrating it's taking away any attention from this. The ratings will probably reflect that even though it's a decent card.

I wonder is allegedly in Ohio with Dubois and Tommy as Francis was doing that presser there

[Oiky]

Hopefully Maxwell punches ennis' head in

[maverick23]

The promotion for this card is non existent even though it's probably one of the best cards on BT this year?

All the stuff from BT and media is about the Jake Paul PPV circus act Sunday.

Literally..

Thing is they don't need to 'sell' this fight..

Whereas Paul-Woodley is PPV.

Yeah I get why but it's a bit frustrating it's taking away any attention from this. The ratings will probably reflect that even though it's a decent card.

I wonder is allegedly in Ohio with Dubois and Tommy as Francis was doing that presser there

Yeah - I’m pretty sure Frank said he was going over there.

I’d forgotten this show was on. There’s been minimal build up and it’s not even like it will benefit from being the lead in show to the PPV. I subscribe to most of the main boxing interview channels on YouTube and there’s been very little build up for this on any of those. Very weird.

A few decent competitive fights and I tend to enjoy British title fights more than fights for any other kind of belt so I’ll still either watch it live or first thing on Sunday.

[Boxerbeetle]

Absolutely top-notch banter, this.

[Ruthless-RKO]

‘Night of Champions’ final press conference quotes

Here are a selection of quotes from the press conference:

FRANCIS WARREN: “Akeem Ennis-Brown v Sam Maxwell is contrasting styles. Sam is always switched on and you have to respect Akeem’s style. It is a great fight. I am so excited for Anthony Cacace and Lyon Woodstock’s fight. It has been rescheduled and finally we’re here. We have two very tough men who will give it all. A rematch between Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde is a massive fight, but let us get Saturday done and dusted. The rematch is contracted and we are focused on getting it on. It is a terrific show, three British title fights and Anthony Yarde. It’s worth tuning in for.”

ANTHONY YARDE: “The biggest excitement for me is having fans back because they play such a part. It’s about entertaining so when you hear the crowd roaring it lifts you. We have made some tweaks but training has gone fantastic. I have always enjoyed a laugh and joke in training, but we know when it is time to be serious. I always enjoy the job. For me the focus is Saturday because I have a decent opponent.”

TUNDE AJAYI: “Anthony has always been dedicated to boxing and his work ethic has never changed. Having James Cook in the training team has added to everything. His experience has been invaluable. You can’t buy that. I’d be lying if I said the Arthur rematch wasn’t in our heads, but in terms of the training and preparation has been this weekend.”

ANTHONY CACACE: “I have no worries about being rusty after a lay-off. I have been boxing 20 years and this comes second nature. I am used to the big stage and raring to go. I felt like I was never going to defend this title. It’s been bad luck after bad luck, but I have trained hard and I am ready for what Lyon brings. I will do whatever I want with Lyon. I can fight him, box him but I respect what he brings to the table. I will win and it doesn’t matter what way.”

LYON WOODSTOCK: “I more than confident I will take the title. I don’t believe in the whole idea of ring rust because we’re both warriors. This is like a tribal thing, mine against his. I respect him as a warrior and gladiator. On Saturday, two tribes are going to come together and go to war. I have experienced high and lows. That is what builds your character and the loss to Zelfa Barrett was part of the journey. Hand on heart, I haven’t thought past this fight. It is all or nothing and going to be great.”

AKEEM ENNIS BROWN: “Of course I respect Sam. I respect any fighter who gets in the ring because it takes a lot to do that. I think I have the superior record and that is a fact. This win should give me the platform to go and get bigger fights. Some of the wins I had should have put me in that position, but somehow I still get avoided. I am not worried about his power. I love a challenge and that gets me excited. I have the style to nullify any fighter. He is getting beat up and knocked out. I am going to punch him up.”

SAM MAXWELL: “Everything Akeem brings to the table I have seen before. I have the amateur experience and feel I have boxed at a higher level in the pros. I was prepared for it (Akeem to try and get under his skin) because I knew what type of character he is. I called him a clown but I didn’t expect him to dress as one today. I am being underestimated going into this fight. I thrive on being the underdog. He is a weak man. His record tells you that and he has nothing that will trouble me. I am going to knock him spark out and hurt him. When I win this it is dream achieved and it will open up bigger opportunities.”

[Dioufy]

Is this on standard BT or do I have to pay for it? Genuine question.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Is this on standard BT or do I have to pay for it? Genuine question.

Standard BT sub

[Dioufy]

Is this on standard BT or do I have to pay for it? Genuine question.

Standard BT sub

Thanks. I didn’t know if they were fornicating boxing fans over by adding it to that Paul wank that’s getting shown later.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Is this on standard BT or do I have to pay for it? Genuine question.

Standard BT sub

Thanks. I didn’t know if they were fornicating boxing fans over by adding it to that Paul wank that’s getting shown later.

Jake Paul is Sunday night.

[Dioufy]

Who cares lol

[Ruthless-RKO]

Who cares lol

You were wondering. I was only telling you.

[Bleak]

Has Heaney been fed another journeyman , didn’t even have an opponent in middle of the week .

[Dioufy]

Who cares lol

You were wondering. I was only telling you.

Was only only wondering whether this fight was on its on standard BT or was part of the Jake Paul PPV.
Genuinely don’t care about Paul or when his fight is.
Don’t mind you being pedantic but don’t act like I asked when he was fighting.
Guy is a prick and when he starts fighting boxers he will get exposed.
I do like his robot tho.

[Ruthless-RKO]

The weigh-in took place on Friday, with defending champion Ennis Brown tipping the scales at 139 pounds and 3 ounces, while Maxwell came in bang on the 140-pound limit.

[JamesPhilips]

Who cares lol

You were wondering. I was only telling you.

Was only only wondering whether this fight was on its on standard BT or was part of the Jake Paul PPV.
Genuinely don’t care about Paul or when his fight is.
Don’t mind you being pedantic but don’t act like I asked when he was fighting.
Guy is a prick and when he starts fighting boxers he will get exposed.
I do like his robot tho.

lol I assume the robot is just a man in a suit? That's not to say I haven't seen some amazing robots on YouTube, I don't think Paul owns one. Also Paul could knock out plenty of low level pros. The question is what level of boxer would expose him? I'm not sure..... I think Tommeh is a step too far at least this stage.

[dsimpson]

Ennis-Brown style is a nightmare

[Ricky]

Only watched passively but felt like Maxwell was landing better stuff. Commentators just seem to get behind a guy then cry robbery when judges see it different.

[3132DW]

Has Heaney been fed another journeyman , didn’t even have an opponent in middle of the week .

Another Bulgarian Bin Man….sold 1700 tickets - they’ll milk that for time being.

[JamesPhilips]

Who’s the pubescent girl interviewer?

[3132DW]

Who’s the pubescent girl interviewer?

Jo Ankier

[peter barlow]

Who’s the pubescent girl interviewer?

Jo Ankier

She looks a rIght sort

[Oiky]

Very lacklustre fight

[JamesPhilips]

Who’s the pubescent girl interviewer?

Jo Ankier

She looks a rIght sort

She looks like an aging Emma Ratowkowski