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LONDON (Aug 23rd, 2010) On Friday 10th September, York Hall, Bethnal Green will host an exciting night of international boxing when former unbeaten Commonwealth champion John O’Donnell (Shepherd’s Bush / Galway) makes his U.S. “ShoBox: The New Generation” debut and takes on his toughest opponent in the ring to date over 12 rounds, New Jersey’s (USA) 1996 Olympic bronze medallist Terrence “Heat” Cauthen.

The current English Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (Manchester/Galway) will also make his ShoBox debut as the co-feature against an international opponent over 10 rounds. (Details on Tyson’s opponent will be announced shortly)

The O’Donnell and Fury 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 and the UK Broadcaster will be announced soon.

The London based Irishman John O’Donnell said “This is a step up in class for me, Cauthen is a slick experienced southpaw who has a good reputation in the U.S. and a great amateur pedigree having won a bronze medal in the Olympics for the USA.”

Cauthen who is nicknamed “Heat” won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the Olympic
games in Atlanta in 1996 while fighting out of Joe Frazier’s gym in Philly before turning professional, since then the fast handed southpaw has gone on to record 35 wins out of 42 contests.

“I won’t be underestimating this guy, but I am out to put on a good show and take him out in style, and show the American audience what I am all about.” The Irishman added.

Heavyweight Sensation Tyson Fury said “I am delighted to be going out to a large American audience on Showtime. I know the Americans will appreciate my style of fighting and they love heavyweights, so I am going to put a show on for them on September 10th. I want to be the first modern day Irishman to win the Heavyweight World title.”

Promoter Mick Hennessy said “I am very proud to be doing this show with Showtime which gives me an opportunity to show the American public just how good O’Donnell and Fury are. They will both be representing the UK and Ireland on the biggest boxing stage of all.”

Marquee Super Six star Carl “the Cobra” Froch said, “I’ve known John since he turned pro in 2004 and have sparred him on a number of occasions. I believe he is one of Britain’s best prospects and by fighting tough opponents like Cauthen, it is a big step in the right direction and showing that he is a top talent who will be ready very soon to mix it up on the World stage.”

On the undercard Colchester’s Lee “Lights Out” Purdy will be back in action looking to defend his Southern Area Welterweight title (*subject to board approval), Royston’s former ABA Champion Bradley Evans will be stepping up to 6 x 3 minutes rounds for the first time in his pro career, Phill “Intense” Fury will be looking to continue his winning ways and the highly popular Light Welterweight Chris “the flash” Evangelou from Enfield’s will be looking to entertain the York Hall crowd and extend his unbeaten record.

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

great news aslong as its not premier sports or primetime

Tall Londoner John O’Donnell looks to speed up his progress when he tackes American veteran Terrance Cauthen in an all-southpaw battle at York Hall next month (September 10), scheduled for 12 rounds.
O’Donnell, who has boxed only three times since 2008, won the Commonwealth welterweight title last year with a split decision over Manchester’s Craig Watson, a slick, rangy southpaw in the Cauthen mould, so that win will hold him good stead, particularly as it was also at York Hall. The near-six foot O'Donnell is a sharp boxer-fighter who targets the body well.
In Cauthen, he faces a man 10 years his senior at 34 and arguably on the other side of the mountain with three losses in his last six fights, while O’Donnell is on the up, having won his last eight. The slimly built Cauthen is not a puncher at 35-6 (9) but knows how to extend the young guns and went the full 10 rounds with Paul "The Punisher" Williams back in 2005. Cauthen also picked up lightweight bronze in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where he was outscored by Tontcho Tontchev in the semis. However, he did eliminate Muhammad Abdullayev in those Games.
Cauthen is unlikely to test O’Donnell’s chin again, which was found wanting when John suffered his only defeat to date at the hands of Mexico’s unheralded Cristian Solano in the States in 2007 (two rounds), but the American angle he brings makes this an interesting match and gives O’Donnell a good chance to showcase all his undoubted speed and skill.
The home man romps to a unanimous decision.

diggler wrote:great news aslong as its not premier sports or primetime

who else would seriously pick this up though ?

Alba wrote:

diggler wrote:great news aslong as its not premier sports or primetime

who else would seriously pick this up though ?

i no but neither is on virgin, id like someone like bravo or channel 5 to pick it up

It will be on ITV 4

yid14 wrote:It will be on ITV 4

Hope your right or on another free to view channel

Yeah me too! I'm going to the york hall the night after would like to see this one aswell but can't afford it so would be good to see it on telly!!!

why are showtime picking up odonnel and fury? fury will never make it past british level..and neither will odonnell. warren should be getting his stable shown on shobox imo.

HomeOfBritishBoxing wrote:why are showtime picking up odonnel and fury? fury will never make it past british level..and neither will odonnell. warren should be getting his stable shown on shobox imo.

From Dan Rafael...He's got the inside track...

One of the bonuses you get if you are a promoter involved in Showtime's Super Six is that you'll also get a "ShoBox" card. That's the only reason why promoter Mick Hennessy is getting the network's Sept. 10 date for a card announced Monday. In the main event, British junior welterweight John O'Donnell faces American Terrence Cauthen. In the co-feature, overhyped British heavyweight Tyson Fury makes his American television debut against an opponent to be named. Don't expect anyone too tough.