Liam Walsh to Return - 11 may 2019

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World title contender Liam Walsh (21-1) will kick off his MTK Global career on a newly-announced #MTKFightNight in Brentwood on May 11 – live and exclusive on iFL TV.

After a jam-packed crowd at the Brentwood Centre saw Walsh’s new team-mates Michael McKinson and Mikey Sakyi defend titles in style on March 9, the Norfolk super-featherweight is back in the wake of his world title shot.

Former British, Commonwealth and European champion Walsh, 32 from Cromer, who was last seen suffering the sole defeat of his career to American world champion Gervonta Davis, recently signed for MTK Global along with his brother Ryan.

Joining Walsh on another busy bill in Essex are a host of stars looking to steal the limelight.

The powerful super-lightweight Daniel Egbunike (4-0-KO3), who scored a second-round stoppage win at the venue last time out, is handed a Southern Area title eliminator against Jamie Carley.

Former world kickboxing champion Serginio ‘Gino’ Kanters faces former Commonwealth title challenger Nicky Jenman, while undefeated Martin McDonagh faces a dangerous test in Scott Moises.

There’s a swift return for former Team GB star Danny Dignum (10-0) as he looks to tee up a title shot, while another former world kickboxing king Jamie Whelan is set to make his eagerly-anticipated professional debut.

Shaquille Day, Danny Carr, Sam Gilley, Alex Bellingham and Louie Greene complete a lengthy bill with further announcements still possible.

[maverick23]

I thought MTK were meant to be having loads of shows on allegedly to replace FW’s domestic shows that went to BT?!

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I thought MTK were meant to be having loads of shows on allegedly to replace FW’s domestic shows that went to BT?!

That’s what I thought.

Most just be on IFL’s Youtube channel

[NoScoutingReports]

I thought MTK were meant to be having loads of shows on allegedly to replace FW’s domestic shows that went to BT?!

Same, not like there's a monster amount of content on B/N blocking the path for these cards either!

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Same, not like there's a monster amount of content on B/N blocking the path for these cards either!

Yeh what’s the point. ESPN* are showing MTK cards. We gotta watch em on Youtube. Not like it’s an issue.

[Stuarty]

Yeh what’s the point. ESPN* are showing MTK cards. We gotta watch em on Youtube. Not like it’s an issue.

allegedly must surely be on its last legs.

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allegedly must surely be on its last legs.

Seems they just showing the odd ESPN cards.

German and Russian cards.

[Stuarty]

Seems they just showing the odd ESPN cards.

German and Russian cards.

This is the first time since it started that I've not been a subscriber. I'm staying at my Mrs house just now and doing my flat up so I gave up my subscription. I would subscribe again when I move in to my new place but there doesn't really seem much point. They make zero effort to merit custom!

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This is the first time since it started that I've not been a subscriber. I'm staying at my Mrs house just now and doing my flat up so I gave up my subscription. I would subscribe again when I move in to my new place but there doesn't really seem much point. They make zero effort to merit custom!

At the moment it’s just another channel.

The odd highlights here and there.

[Stuarty]

At the moment it’s just another channel.

The odd highlights here and there.

It's always the same shite they show during the day as well! They surely must have more footage in their locker than what they show? They really don't deserve subscribers.

I'd like to see Sky roll out a boxing platform similar to their F1 channel. Trial it and see how it goes...

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It's always the same shite they show during the day as well! They surely must have more footage in their locker than what they show? They really don't deserve subscribers.

I'd like to see Sky roll out a boxing platform similar to their F1 channel. Trial it and see how it goes...

Sky don’t care for boxing. They only make money on it when there is PPV.

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I have BN through my BT Sports subscription, but since they teamed up, any "major" cards are just shown on BT anyway, so that seemed to be the death of allegedly. In fairness they do show some of the US cards we otherwise wouldn't get to see, but they are becoming fewer and far between.

Can't see how it can survive much longer.

[Stuarty]

Sky don’t care for boxing. They only make money on it when there is PPV.

Yeah true. Greedy bastards. You've got to think that a heavy percentage of the PPV buys are bought by casual fans? A channel for the hardcores that's inclusive of PPVs would probably earn them more money? Debatable I know but must be worth a punt. Not as if they can't afford it!

[Stuarty]

I have BN through my BT Sports subscription, but since they teamed up, any "major" cards are just shown on BT anyway, so that seemed to be the death of allegedly. In fairness they do show some of the US cards we otherwise wouldn't get to see, but they are becoming fewer and far between.

Can't see how it can survive much longer.

I think all Warrens guys are exclusive to BT now aren't they? Domestically it just seems to be MTK cards and the odd international show now. Has Fwank cut ties with them?

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Liam Walsh considered ‘other jobs’ during two-year ring absence

Former world title challenger Liam Walsh is ecstatic to be back after a difficult period over the last two years which made him think he’d never step foot in the ring again.

Ex-British and Commonwealth champion Walsh (21-1, 14 KOs) fights for the first time since May 2017 when he returns on the #MTKFightNight event at the Brentwood Centre this Saturday live on iFL TV.

The lack of opportunities in recent times meant the 32-year-old was close to starting a new job away from boxing, but he is now glad to put all of that frustration behind him after signing with MTK Global.

Walsh said: “I didn’t think I would get an opportunity like this again and didn’t see how it could work for me and everyone. It’s been difficult after two years away and at one stage I started to seek jobs elsewhere.

“Not being able to do what I love has been difficult and I was worried it wouldn’t happen again. There were positives like getting to watch my children grow up and spending a lot more time with my brother Michael, but now I’m buzzing to be back in the ring.

“It’s been good working towards an actual date too. I’ve always been training over the past two years, but when you get an actual date set in stone then it’s a different type of training. The intensity steps up and it’s a great feeling in the gym.”

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Liam Walsh is ready to remind everyone exactly what he is capable of when he makes his long-awaited return on #MTKFightNight’s packed event at the Brentwood Centre live on iFL TV this evening.

[jvincent]

It's always the same shite they show during the day as well! They surely must have more footage in their locker than what they show? They really don't deserve subscribers.

I'd like to see Sky roll out a boxing platform similar to their F1 channel. Trial it and see how it goes...

#metoo. They could surely share some of the dazn interviews and content in between classic fights etc.