Couzens says “It won't be at my expense”

26 year old Lee “The Banjo” Markham aims to be a three time Masters title holder at the weekend when he tackles Sam Couzens for the British Masters Gold Super-Middleweight strap.

Markham defeated Harry Matthews in April this year to win the British Masters Middleweight version and then defeated Tadus Jonkus in September to win the International Masters Super-Middleweight version.

Now he faces his toughest task to date against former Southern Area Champion Couzens.              

The fight was originally scheduled for 12 rounds. However the British Boxing Board of Control did not have an A* referee who are deemed competent to officiate at Masters Gold, British and European, Commonwealth and World titles. Consequently the bout has had to be reduced to 10 rounds

“I feel great and have had an ideal preparation with my trainer Lenny Butcher” said Markham. I am in no major rush and am improving my opponents gradually under manager Steve Goodwin.” Markham continued “I will move up levels when the time is right. I don’t just want to win major titles, I want to hold onto them and these progression fights will give me the experience to be able to do that.”

Couzens is no back number and knocked out Kelvin Young in May 2013 to win the Southern Area title for the same weight division.

Co featuring is the International Masters Light-Middleweight title scrap between Kris Agye-Dua and tough Czech Jan Balog.

In 2012 Agyei-Dua had two unsuccessful attempts to win the Southern Area strap. In two televised Primetime bouts Agyei-Dua fought a draw with Nathan Graham in September before a shoulder injury forced Kris to retire in the fourth round of the December rematch.

Agyei-Dua has since had a comeback win over Dee Mitchell which sets him up for this title shot. “I am determined to make it third time lucky and am so grateful to all the support I am bringing from Essex for this fight.” However Balog has other ideas “Agyei-Dua is nothing compared to me. I have trained hard for this fight and he is just a stepping stone for me fighting the better British fighters.”

Goodwin's "Golden Boy" John McCallum from Edinburgh competes for his first title when he competes for the International Masters Bronze Light-Middleweight title.

A special attraction sees London's undefeated "Quicksilver" Philip Bowes (6-0) take on former British Champion Paul Appleby from Scotland in a 6 round Light-Welterweight contest. This could well be fight of the night.

Exciting undefeated Heavyweight prospect AJ Carter  (4-0) has a 4 round contest against Luke Martin from the UK.

The exciting "Pexican" Johnny Garton is the current holder of the British Masters Bronze Welterweight title and has 10 wins from 10 fights. Johnny has a 6 round International contest in what is his toughest contest to date. Johnny takes on Stanislav Nenkov who has won 7 from 11 fights.

"Saint" George Jupp has an International 6 round Super-Featherweight contest. George takes on the in form Kristian Dochev who has won 3 from his last 4 fights and featured on Box Nation on 16th November recording another victory.

Kevin Greenwood has recorded four consecutive victories at Super-Middleweight and will be aiming to make it five in a super-middleweight contest. Kevin takes on Pole Robert Studzinski.

Former Premier League professional footballer Leon McKenzie has made a perfect start to his professional boxing career with 2 victories and aims for his third in a 4 round super-middleweight contest. Leon has his toughest fight to date against Darren McKenna.

Another former professional footballer Leo Roget makes his professional debut taking on Mitch Mitchell in a 4 round contest.

The show features the eagerly awaitied debuts of Craig Hardy at Super-Featherweight, Adam Balski at Cruiserweight and John Cash at Light  Middleweight. All participate in four round contests.

Only a few tickets remain for this virtual sold out show. For tickets contact any of the boxers on the show or contact Goodwin Promotions on 01525 851150 or buy from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk

FORMER FOOTBALLER LEON McKENZIE READY TO LET HIS FISTS TALK IN GRUDGE MATCH

36 year old Leon, delighted in change of opponent

When Leon McKenzie heard on Monday that original opponent Dan Blackwell had refused to fight him this forthcoming Saturday despair turned to joy when promoter  Steve Goodwin announced the replacement as Surrey tough guy Darren McKenna.

The fight takes place at York Hall Bethnal Green at the Goodwin Promotions event “Lionheart and Braveheart”.

“After I won my debut, McKenna called me out and disrespected me on twitter. I can’t believe I now have the chance to literally rame his words back down his throat. There was no need for him to call me out or disrespect me when I had not had a boxing fight of any kind and he was so experienced.”

“I have respect for all boxers who get into the ring including McKenna but I am going to teach him to respect others.”

Leon won his professional debut stopping John Mason in his first fight at York Hall before winning a decision against Robert Studzinski at Norwich in his second fight.

The McKenzie v McKenna grudge match is part of an action packed 15 fight card at York Hall which contains the special feature undefeated Philip “Quicksilver” Bowes taking on former British Champion.

Joint top of the bill features three title clashes. Lee Markham goes for Masters title history is attempting to win his third masters title with a British Masters Gold title clash against former Southern Area Champion Sam Couzens.

Brentwood’s Kris agyei Dua hopes to make it third time lucky in title challenges when he takes on Czech Ironman Jan Balog whilst Goodwin’s “Golden Boy” the undefeated  John McCallum from Edinburgh takes on Baltic Champion Adam Grabiec for the International Masters Bronze Light Middleweight title.

Some other fantastic clashes support the show which starts at 5.15pm.

The last remaining tickets can be purchased from any of the boxers on the show or by visitingwww.goodwinpromotions.co.uk.

ROGET LASTEST EX PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL BOXER

MAKES HIS DEBUT AT YORK HALL THIS SATURDAY 7^TH DECEMBER

36 year old Leo Roget is best known for his footballing skills after carving out a career predominantly at Southend United. Leo was forced to retire early from professional football and he settled into life as a personal trainer.

However after discussions with former Commonwealth champion Jason Matthews, Leo teamed up with Steve Goodwin and decided to launch into professional boxing.

Leo is the third former professional footballer and is following in the steps of Curtis Woodhouse and Leon McKenzie (who also features on the same show).

Whilst noit having any amateur experience Leo has trained very hard for his debut and is looking to demonstrate he is equally adept at using his hands as he was his feet.

For his debut he takes on “Mad” Mitch Mitchell from Lincoln on a 15 fight bill of boxing which starts at 5pm.

 Topping the bill is Lee "The Banjo" Markham who competes for the British Masters super Middleweight Gold title against former Southern Area Champion Sam Couzens.

Co Feature is the International Masters Light-Middleweight title between former two time southern Area challenger Kris Agyei-Dua and tough Czech Jan Balog.

Goodwin's "Golden Boy" John McCallum from Edinburgh competes for his first title when he competes for the International Masters Bronze Light-Middleweight title.

A special attraction sees London's undefeated "Quicksilver" Philip Bowes (6-0) take on former British Champion Paul Appleby from Scotland in a 6 round Light-Welterweight contest.

Exciting undefeated Heavyweight prospect AJ Carter  (4-0) has a 4 round contest against Luke Martin from the UK.

The exciting "Pexican" Johnny Garton is the current holder of the British Masters Bronze Welterweight title and has 10 wins from 10 fights. Johnny has a 6 round International contest in what is his toughest contest to date. Johnny takes on Stanislav Nenkov who has won 7 from 11 fights.

"Saint" George Jupp has an International 6 round Super-Featherweight contest. George takes on the in form Kristian Dochev who has won 3 from his last 4 fights and featured on Box Nation on 16th November recording another victory.

Kevin Greenwood has recorded four consecutive victories at Super-Middleweight and will be aiming to make it five in a super-middleweight contest. Kevin takes on Pole Robert Studzinski.

Former Premier League professional footballer Leon McKenzie has made a perfect start to his professional boxing career with 2 victories and aims for his third in a 4 round super-middleweight contest. Leon has his toughest fight to date against Darren McKenna.

Another former professional footballer Leo Roget makes his professional debut taking on Mitch Mitchell in a 4 round contest.

The show features the eagerly awaitied debuts of Craig Hardy at Super-Featherweight, Adam Balski at Cruiserweight and John Cash at Light  Middleweight. All participate in four round contests.

Only a few tickets remain for this virtual sold out show. For tickets contact any of the boxers on the show or contact Goodwin Promotions on 01525 851150 or buy from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk

But Czech Balog says “Agyei Dua is levels below me”

33 year old Kris Agyei-Dua hopes to make it third time lucky in his bid for title glory when he takes on tough Czech Jan Balog for the International Masters Light-Middleweight title at the Steve Goodwin promoted “Lionheart and Braveheart” show at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

In 2012 Agyei-Dua had two unsuccessful attempts to win the Southern Area strap. In two televised Primetime bouts Agyei-Dua fought a draw with Nathan Graham in September before a shoulder injury forced Kris to retire in the fourth round of the December rematch.

Agyei-Dua has since had a comeback win over Dee Mitchell which sets him up for this title shot. “I am determined to make it third time lucky and am so grateful to all the support I am bringing from Essex for this fight.” However Balog has other ideas “Agyei-Dua is nothing compared to me. I have trained hard for this fight and he is just a stepping stone for me fighting the better British fighters.”

This is one of the featured fights on the fantastic 15 fight card.

Topping the bill is Lee "The Banjo" Markham who competes for the British Masters super Middleweight Gold title against former Southern Area Champion Sam Couzens.

Goodwin's "Golden Boy" John McCallum from Edinburgh competes for his first title when he competes for the International Masters Bronze Light-Middleweight title.

A special attraction sees London's undefeated "Quicksilver" Philip Bowes (6-0) take on former British Champion Paul Appleby from Scotland in a 6 round Light-Welterweight contest.

Exciting undefeated Heavyweight prospect AJ Carter  (4-0) has a 4 round contest against Luke Martin from the UK.

The exciting "Pexican" Johnny Garton is the current holder of the British Masters Bronze Welterweight title and has 10 wins from 10 fights. Johnny has a 6 round International contest in what is his toughest contest to date. Johnny takes on Stanislav Nenkov who has won 7 from 11 fights.

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"Saint" George Jupp has an International 6 round Super-Featherweight contest. George takes on the in form Kristian Dochev who has won 3 from his last 4 fights and featured on Box Nation on 16th November recording another victory.

Kevin Greenwood has recorded four consecutive victories at Super-Middleweight and will be aiming to make it five in a super-middleweight contest. Kevin takes on Pole Robert Studzinski.

Former Premier League professional footballer Leon McKenzie has made a perfect start to his professional boxing career with 2 victories and aims for his third in a 4 round super-middleweight contest. Leon has his toughest fight to date against Darren McKenna.

Another former professional footballer Leo Roget makes his professional debut taking on Mitch Mitchell in a 4 round contest.

The show features the eagerly awaited debuts of Craig Hardy at Super-Featherweight, Adam Balski at Cruiserweight and John Cash at Light  Middleweight. All participate in four round contests.

Only a few tickets remain for this virtual sold out show. For tickets contact any of the boxers on the show or contact Goodwin Promotions on 01525 851150 or buy from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk

Scottish boxers come to York Hall in “Lionheart and Braveheart” on Saturday 7th December

Edinburgh’s Golden Boy John McCallum takes the long trip from Edinburgh to London next week for his first title bout when he takes on Baltic Champion Adam Grabiec for the International Masters Light- Middleweight title.

McCallum only recently penned a deal with Goodwin Promotions head honcho Steve Goodwin and this will be his second fight under the Goodwin banner.

“Steve has delivered everything he promised. I had a 4 rounder in Sunderland to shake the rust off and now I am going to the famous York Hall for my first title shot. I am not the only Scottish fighter in the bill with Paul Appleby taking on one of Steve’s hottest prospects in the light welterweight division Philip Bowes. I do promise the Scottish fans that they will be seeing at least one winner. I will be going back to Edinburgh with my first title belt around my waist.”

Topping the bill is Lee "The Banjo" Markham who competes for his first 12 round title with a crack at the British Masters super Middleweight Gold title against former Southern Area Champion Sam Couzens.

Former two time Southern Area title challenger Kris Agyei-Dua hopes to make it third time lucky in aiming for a title. Kris competes for the International Masters Light-Middleweight title against Czech Jan Balog.

A special attraction sees London's undefeated "Quicksilver" Philip Bowes (6-0) take on former British Champion Paul Appleby from Scotland in a 6 round Light-Welterweight contest.

Exciting undefeated Heavyweight prospect AJ Carter  (4-0) has a 4 round contest against Luke Martin from the UK.

The exciting "Pexican" Johnny Garton is the current holder of the British Masters Bronze Welterweight title and has 10 wins from 10 fights. Johnny has a 6 round International contest in what is his toughest contest to date. Johnny takes on Stanisalv Nenkov who has won 7 from 11 fights.

"Saint" George Jupp has an International 6 round Super-Featherweight contest. George takes on the in form Kristian Dochev who has won 3 from his last 4 fights and featured on Box Nation on 16th November recording another victory.

Super Bantamweight Lewis  "BadBreed" Pettitt has a 6 round contest. Lewis takes on "Ironman" Krzysztof Rogowski from Poland who has won 6 from 10 and is coming off a great win last time. 

Kevin Greenwood has recorded four consecutive victories at Super-Middleweight and will be aiming to make it five in a super-middleweight contest.

Former Premier League professional footballer Leon McKenzie has made a perfect start to his professional boxing career with 2 victories and aims for his third in a 4 round super-middleweight contest.

Another former professional footballer Leo Roget makes his professional debut taking on Mitch Mitchell in a 4 round contest.

The show features the eagerly awaitied debuts of Craig Hardy at Super-Featherweight, Adam Balski at Cruiserweight and John Cash at Light  Middleweight. All participate in four round contests.

Essex's Billy Wooders won his first three contests before suffering a shock defeat in his fourth bout. Billy starts his comeback in a 4 round welterweight contest.

Only a few tickets remain for this virtual sold out show. For tickets contact any of the boxers on the show or contact Goodwin Promotions on 01525 851150 or buy from www.ticketmaster.co.uk orwww.goodwinpromotions.co.uk