VIPBoxing.Com News - Updated title bouts on the 8th of Dec

Stegsie · Post by **Stegsie** » 01 Dec 2007, 07:07

From http://www.vipboxing.com

Titles on the line as Baysangurov pulls out.

Frank Maloney promotions & VIP boxing have announced two additional title bouts that will replace the European title fight involving Jamie Moore and Zaurbek Baysangurov (following the Russian’s withdrawal due to injury). The bouts, which will be televised by Sky Sports as part of the UK leg of Ricky Hatton versus Floyd Mayweather, will see Gary “Hot stuff” Woolcombe face off against Marcus Portman for the vacant British Light Middleweight title, and Ghanaian Anyetei Laryea defending his Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight title against Leicester’s Rendall Munroe.

Woolcombe 24-1 (9) will be hoping to fulfil his early promise and potential by emerging victorious with the recently vacated British Light Middleweight championship, a title which looked like eluding the twenty-five year old following his fifth round knockout defeat to Andrew Facey back in January of this year. Standing in his way will be Midlands stylist Marcus Portman 18-5-1 (3). Portman has won all of his last six outings, including a pair of useful victories over Hungarian Jozsef Matolcsi (for the lightly regarded WBF title), and although entering the ring as underdog, the West Bromwich Boxer has made a marked improvement since his first round knockout defeat to Chris Saunders back in 2004.

Ghanaian Anyetei Laryea 17-3 ( 8 ) forced Darlington’s Isaac Ward to retire on his stool after four very one sided rounds during their Commonwealth Super-bantamweight contest back in October. Rendall Munroe will hope to take what positives he can form that devastating performance and look to down the relatively unknown Ghanaian come December 8th. Darlington’s Munroe has only one previous blemish on his record, a points defeat against Manchester’s Andy Morris. Munroe 13-1 (6) has won all three of his outings since the defeat to Morris (which incidentally came at Featherweight), two of which have come before the final bell.

Completing a bumper night of title bout action will be Chris Edwards’ defence of his Super Flyweight title against Jamie McDonnell, and Ali Nuumbembe defending his Commonwealth Welterweight title against the in-form Craig Watson of Manchester. Also appearing on the bill will be former IBO Super Flyweight champion Jason Booth and local favourites Brian Rose, Mark Thompson, Alex Mattvienko, Gary Sykes, Scott Haywood, Mark Moran, Jack Arnfield & Jason Rushton.

Tickets are priced at £40, £80 and £125 are still available from the boxers/venue or http://www.vipbe.co.uk - prices include a live big screen showing of the Hatton v Mayweather contest. Doors open at 7.30 for boxing to commence at 8.00 pm. Entertainment, food and drink will be available through the night.

by Sam Doleman

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 01 Dec 2007, 07:21

Fair play for trying to replace the main event guys!

Gutted for Jamie still.

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 01 Dec 2007, 07:45

Not fair play at all.
Done on the cheap.
There was a far better alternative for the PPV punters.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 01 Dec 2007, 09:00

twenty six wrote:Not fair play at all.
Done on the cheap.
There was a far better alternative for the PPV punters.

Hmm. Can't see how you can blame VIP or SKY for this.

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 01 Dec 2007, 17:18

Why not ?
Who's the joint promotor ?
As it's a PPV and Sky's money it's their choice if a fight's acceptable or not.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 01 Dec 2007, 17:24

twenty six wrote:Why not ?
Who's the joint promotor ?
As it's a PPV and Sky's money it's their choice if a fight's acceptable or not.

Considering we'd usually get a PPV starting at 2.00am GMT, this is an added bonus no matter what the card is as it's the same price.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 01 Dec 2007, 17:50

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
twenty six wrote:Why not ?
Who's the joint promotor ?
As it's a PPV and Sky's money it's their choice if a fight's acceptable or not.
Considering we'd usually get a PPV starting at 2.00am GMT, this is an added bonus no matter what the card is as it's the same price.

Umm - not usually at all. There is normally a UK bill before hand - a few times starting at 8/9pm GMT.

Most of the only US bills that Sky show are not on PPV (including DLH vs Mayweather).

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 01 Dec 2007, 17:59

stujones wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
twenty six wrote:Why not ?
Who's the joint promotor ?
As it's a PPV and Sky's money it's their choice if a fight's acceptable or not.
Considering we'd usually get a PPV starting at 2.00am GMT, this is an added bonus no matter what the card is as it's the same price.
Umm - not usually at all. There is normally a UK bill before hand - a few times starting at 8/9pm GMT.

Most of the only US bills that Sky show are not on PPV (including DLH vs Mayweather).

Which recent one has done that? The only one that springs to mind was Judgement Night years ago.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 01 Dec 2007, 18:01

I agree, they used to have 'War of the Worlds' and stuff like that...I remember running him to watch Jon Jo Irwin v Alex moon which was first on one particular night!!!!

The 8th is a return to former glories!

Lightsoot · Post by **Lightsoot** » 02 Dec 2007, 14:52

I'm sorry that Jamie's old injury has resurfaced again, hopefully he can get it sorted once and for all soon. Providing he can, Saturday's postponement may be a blessing in disguise. I was never convinced that it was prudent for the fight to take place on the same evening Oliver Harrison is required in Amir Khan's corner and so soon following Moore's struggle against Andrew Facey.

In fairness to the promoters, given the pressures and relatively short time frame, Woolcombe-Portman is a reasonable replacement - not a main event in a million years but a decent fight and if Portman gets into a groove it might get interesting.

Personally, I'm really looking forward to Edwards-McDonnell (can't decide who wins) and Nuumbembe-Watson (I think Watson may KO Ali).

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » 02 Dec 2007, 15:09

Which recent one has done that? The only one that springs to mind was Judgement Night years ago.

Both of Hatton's last two PPV fights on Sky have had UK undercards.

For Urango it was Witter-Morua.

For Collazo it was Woods-Delisle.

I have to be honest. Woolcombe-Portman is not a good fight for a British Title. Or as top of a bill. Both named above were world title fights.

When did Moore vacate? Is it the case that he has been 'persuaded' to do so in order for his promoter to come up with a short notice championship to save the card?

If so, it is another case of business driving a sport and the Authorities putting up with it. Surely if the title was vacated in usual fashion these two wouldn't have got the nod? There must be more deserving contenders... Andrew Facey to name one.

It's all well and good saying the title should be kept active blah blah, but at the end of the day the most deserving should fight for it.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 03 Dec 2007, 04:59

Ben Carey wrote:I'm sorry that Jamie's old injury has resurfaced again, hopefully he can get it sorted once and for all soon. Providing he can, Saturday's postponement may be a blessing in disguise. I was never convinced that it was prudent for the fight to take place on the same evening Oliver Harrison is required in Amir Khan's corner and so soon following Moore's struggle against Andrew Facey.

In fairness to the promoters, given the pressures and relatively short time frame, Woolcombe-Portman is a reasonable replacement - not a main event in a million years but a decent fight and if Portman gets into a groove it might get interesting.

Personally, I'm really looking forward to Edwards-McDonnell (can't decide who wins) and Nuumbembe-Watson (I think Watson may KO Ali).

The Munroe fight should also be interesting Ben, at late notice two title figths to replace Jamies isnt bad going. As a side, one of the questions I asked Jamie during a recent interview (which was to be published the day after Baysangurov pulled out <grrrrr>) was in relation to Oliver being in Bolton. Jamie laughed and said he thought Oliver would actualy be in Wigan before he would on the night - that wasnt a problem. Anyway, all pie in the sky now.

Ali Watson is fight of the night for me, Captain Hook is interviewing Ali for VIPboxing.com today.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 03 Dec 2007, 05:55

Why don't Sky just show a delay of the British fighters in America card headed by the Bronco McKart v Enrique Ornelas rematch?

Much, much rather have this.

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 03 Dec 2007, 05:58

twenty six wrote:Not fair play at all.
Done on the cheap.
There was a far better alternative for the PPV punters.

Rumour has it it was your big mouth and stupid posts that screwed it up for Ryan Rhodes.

beagleboy · Post by **beagleboy** » 03 Dec 2007, 07:31

Is twenty six not Ryan Rhodes?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 03 Dec 2007, 07:32

Claims not to be, although the choice of number is a helluva coincidence, no?

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:16

How many more times ?
I'm not Rhodes.
Anyone can pick a sign on.
Is the pocket rocket Wayne McCullough ?
Is Hitman Hatton Ricky ?
As for Boxingchat's post (aka Andy) what utter bollocks.
If it were true then Jesus Christ the internet has taken on a whole new meaning - and boxrec is starting to be an influence !
The headline could read "Boxing Fan posts 4 messages and leading UK Promotor totally changes his PPV event for Sky !"
As if.
My posts had fornicate all to do with it.
You need to spend more time in the North and sup some decent beer.
The ale in the Slug and Lettuce in Brentwood must be so full of chemicals its yaddling your brain.

Dirk Kelly · Post by **Dirk Kelly** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:33

Have we got approximate times for the fights on Sat?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:35

twenty six wrote: If it were true then Jesus Christ the internet has taken on a whole new meaning - and boxrec is starting to be an influence !
.

Wasnt boxrec mentioned in boxing monthly or boxing news when we all complained about not getting judah mayweather (was it??)

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:51

Are you Joe Calzaghe - cos your sign on is Wales

beagleboy · Post by **beagleboy** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:58

twentysix
It's probably not wise to slag boxingchat off - it's already 18 months since he last gave you a fight

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 04 Dec 2007, 09:59

A little more specific your log in isnt it?

Wales - population 2.5 million

Boxing "person" from sheffield who knows the ins and outs of ryan rhodes and shares the same favourite number.

Regardless I never said you were him.

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » 04 Dec 2007, 10:11

beagleboy wrote:twentysix
It's probably not wise to slag boxingchat off - it's already 18 months since he last gave you a fight

.....nice