‘Little Mike’ to Face Matthew Pepper On Oct 25th

Hackney based Turkish Light Heavyweight prospect, Onder ‘Little Mike’ Ozgul is set to face Scunthorpe’s Matthew Pepper, on the Dave Murphy Acourtier events promoted CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, which takes place at the York Hall in Bethnal green, London on Saturday 25^th October 2014.

A former Amateur and IABA World Series Of Boxing star Onder has made quite an impact since turning pro in March this year.

On his pro debut, Onder scored a shut out points victory over Lithuania’s Dmitrij Kalinovskij, he then followed this up just six weeks later with a first round stoppage win over Brighton’s Iain Jackson, who he had sent to the canvas twice before the fight was stopped mid way through the final minute of round by referee Ian John-Lewis.

These wins wouldn’t come as a surprise to his many fans back in his homeland – as it was they who gave him the nickname ‘Little Mike’, due to his style being so similar to that of legendary ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.

His opponent on the 25^th October, Matthew Pepper, may be more experienced, having fought ten times previously, but that doesn’t seem to bother Onder one iota, as he made clear when he spoke following a training session with his coach, former Commonwealth Lightweight Champion Mo Hussein at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town.

“I’m really looking forward to fighting again, it’s been longer between fights than I want, so can’t wait.

I don’t know my opponent, no disrespect intended but I don’t care who I am fighting, just that I am fighting and winning.

I came to this Country with one intention, to be a World Champion, that is my goal, that is why I am here at the TRAD TKO.

Training has been going very well, under the tuition of Mo Hussein, he’s an excellent trainer, he trains my brother (Siar) also.

We have great training and sparring sessions at the TRAD TKO and it’s going well so far.

I’ve been sparring Manny Muhammad, who’s also fighting on the 25^th October show, as well as TRAD TKO gym mates Amro Ezzat, Festim Lama and of course Siar.

I want to say thank you to the fans that come and support me and Siar, we really appreciate your support, we wouldn’t be able to achieve our dream without you, Thank you.”

Onder Ozgul vs Matthew Pepper features on the undercard of the Baz Rehman sponsored Marianne Marston versus Marianna Gulyas MBC International title clash, takes heads up the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events promoted CAPITAL PUNISHMENT mega event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday, 25th October 2014.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard Seated) and £60 (Ringside) are available from any of the boxers taking part, on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com and www.acourtier.com - or call the ticket line on 07960 850645 or 07809 499896.

Sanctioning of the CAPITAL PUNISHMENT event is courtesy of the Malta Boxing Commission, the national and international professional boxing sanctioning organisation for the Republic of Malta. Malta Boxing Commission is a proud member of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC)

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Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander Inks Promotional Deal With Dave Murphy

Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander has signed a promotional deal with Dave Murphy’s Acourtier Events organisation. On signing it was announced that the Finsbury Park Light Welterweight will make his maiden outing under the Acourtier Events banner on October 25^th at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on the undercard of Marston - Gulyas MBC International Championship bout.

Alexander, who turned pro in 2001, was a regular on the UK scene until 2010, after which he relocated to America to train with legendary coach Emmanuel Steward at his world famous Kronk Gym in Detroit.

Whilst under Emmanuel Steward’s charge Alexander fought just the once, losing on points to Jersey City’s Michael Torres in a Championship bout, for the vacant USA New Jersey State Light Welterweight title.

Following Emmanuel Steward’s death, Alexander returned to the UK for a while before relocating to Philadelphia to link up with another top American coach, Percy ‘Buster’ Custus, at the James Shuler Memorial Gym in West Philadelphia.

Earlier this year Alexander returned to the UK, but with so few offers of fights on the table he once again began considering returning to America, that was until a friend suggested contacting Acourtier Events head honcho Dave Murphy and as they say the rest is history.

Following inking the deal with ‘The Flash’ Dave Murphy said. “Yeah, I’m really pleased to sign Mark, he’s another promising fighter that hasn’t really had any breaks, so really pleased to give him the chance he deserves.

He’s been messed about since his return from America, loads of promises but nothing really happening for him, so really pleased to help get his career back on track.

Mark’s just got his Malta Boxing Commission license and is set to fight on our London shows.

He’ll have his first fight, under the Acourtier Events banner, on the MBC sanctioned CAPITAL PUNISHMENT at York Hall on the 25^th October, he’ll be fighting a tried and tested fighter, Robin Deakin.

I’m really looking forward to the fight, there’s some ‘history’ between these two, so I’m sure we are going to see a real cracking fight from them on the night.”

A clearly pleased Alexander, who had sat smiling throughout as Dave Murphy spoke, then added, “Yes I have, I’ve just signed with Dave to fight on his British MBC sanctioned shows, starting on October 25^th at the York Hall.

I’m really looking forward to it, you know it was 2010 since I last fought at York Hall, can’t believe how long it’s been.

I’ve been over in America, I was close to getting a contract and fight out of Detroit, but that all fell apart when Emmanuel Steward died.

When he died, everything just stopped, so I came back to the UK to rethink what I wanted to do, at the time I really wanted to fight in America, so I went back out, this time to Philadelphia.

I met up with a very good training team, headed up by ‘Buster’ Custus at the James Shuler Memorial Gym, it was great, great gym, great training, everything seemed to be back on track again.

Too good maybe, whilst at Shulers I was offered a deal over there, basically I was offered the full deal, I mean everything, but it soon became clear that it wasn’t what it seemed, not just terms wise, but they wanted to control every aspect, including who trains me.

I went back to Buster, who kindly offered to get me some fights after that deal fell through.

Back to now though, I’ve been training and sparring with quality guys, on both sides of the Atlantic, I’m back in London now and I need to move on, hopefully get to fight for some titles.

I met with Dave a couple of months ago, he told me about what he is doing, I wasn’t too sure if it was for me at first, so I took a little time and watched what was happening on the British scene.

The board (BBBofC) were being typically awkward and to add insult to injury the only potential offers I was getting from any promoter was a ‘perhaps’ for a spot on Prizefighter, when and if it happens at my weight next, not exactly great for myself or my career.

I want to fight regularly, so after seeing more and more Malta Boxing Commission sanctioned shows in the UK I thought to myself, yeah let’s go with the MBC, the future looks bright there.

So I called Dave back, had another meeting, told him I liked what I see with the MBC and his shows, so here I am now, signed to Dave and more importantly fighting on October 25^th.”

Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander vs Rockin’ Robin Deakin features on the undercard of the Marston - Gulyas MBC International title clash, takes place on the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events promoted CAPITAL PUNISHMENT mega event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday, 25th October 2014.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard Seated) and £60 (Ringside) are available direct from Mark Alexander (call 07944 187153), from any of the boxers taking part, on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com andwww.acourtier.com - or call the ticket line on 07960 850645 or 07809 499896.

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Turkish Amateur Star Onder Ozgul Pro Debuts In London On March 1st

Turkish former Amateur and IABA World Series Of Boxing star Onder Ozgul is set to make his professional debut next month, when he features on the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events, double WBU European title headed, WARZONE event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 1^st March 2014.

With over a hundred amateur bouts under his belt, Onder has built up quite a reputation in his homeland, earning the nickname ‘Little Mike’, from the fans due to his style being so similar to that of legendary ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, something he would like to emulate here in the UK, now that he has made the move to London.

Onder, who is trained by former Commonwealth Lightweight Champion Mo Hussein at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town, will be campaigning in the Light Heavyweight division on March 1^st, a division he believes, domestically, he could dominate over the coming years.

Speaking recently, which was translated by the aforementioned Mo Hussein, Onder succinctly covered his upcoming debut, as well as hinted at future aspirations.

“I’m looking forward to fighting on March 1^st, whether it really is a pro debut or just a transition fight from the WSB, it makes no difference, a fight is a fight and I love to fight.

I fought in the World Series of Boxing, which isn’t that much different from pro boxing as it is here.

I’m really excited to just get out and fight again, the training I have here in England is very different to the training I had in Turkey, it’s more professional here, I’m really happy with my training and my trainer.

I want to fight for titles, training in London makes the difference, whatever happens now is just a stepping stone to a World title, that’s why I came from Turkey to train, I want the best so I can be the best.”

Onder Ozgul, against a yet to be named opponent, will take place on the undercard of double WBU European Championship headed WARZONE event, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 1^st March 2014.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard Seated) and £60 (Ringside) for the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events WARZONE event are available direct from Onder at the TRAD TKO Gym, in Canning Town, or by calling the Acourtier ticket lines 07960 850645 or 07809 499896

Alternatively tickets are available on-line at www.acourtier.com

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Robin Deakin Signs With Dave Murphy – Goes Straight Into Action On March First

Promoter Dave Murphy announced today that he has signed the highly entertaining ‘Rocking’ Robin Deakin to his Acourtier Events promotional outfit, also stating that Robin will be making his first appearance under the Acourtier banner on the double WBU Europe Championship headed WARZONE, at York Hall on Saturday 1^st March 2014.

During his career Robin has faced literally a who’s who of domestic stars, including WBF World Champion Patrick Hyland, WBO Inter-Continental Champion Anthony Crolla, IBF International Champion Eddie Hyland, WBC International Silver Champion Stephen Smith, IBO & WBC Youth Champion George Michael Carmen, as well as an array of English, British and regional Champions.

In his last bout Robin fought former England amateur Captain Antonio Counihan on Mr. Murphy’s NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS event, according to Mr. Murphy it was Robin’s performance, against such a classy opponent, as well as the level of tickets he had sold, that convinced him to give the longtime ‘journeyman’ the opportunity to become a ‘house’ fighter for the first time in his career.

Shortly after signing promotional papers with Mr. Murphy, Robin said.

“I can’t thank Dave enough for the chance he is giving me, I will not let him down that’s for sure.

It’s hard to come against it all the time as an ‘away’ opponent, because you’re always up against it, more or less lost before you get in there.

There are fights I have won, but haven’t. I’ve beaten some of the top promoters prospects on their shows, but the way the game is their fighter always gets the decision.

It’s great to finally be on the right side of the card and have good people behind me, so I can go out there and showcase my skills.

It’ll be good to get the right fights, I need the right fights rather than keep going in against future World Champions all the time and being right up against it having only one or two days notice.

For the fight on March 1^st I’ve had eight weeks notice and have been able to prepare properly for the first time in my career.

The other good thing is that I will be fighting people of my own weight, not giving away weight. When I fought George Michael Carmen, he was a stone heavier than me, I still gave my all and out boxed him every round, but still didn’t get the decision.

Most of the reports said I put up a really good fight, but didn’t say much else, a couple though said I was robbed, that was really good to read.

I’ve mixed it with all the top fighters in Britain, I would fight anyone, but now it’s getting the right fights, 50/50 fights not easy ones but the right fights, the way they should be and what the fans want to watch.

My comeback, when I boxed Antonio Counihan, he’s a really good fighter, I come back for that and I sold a few tickets and realized I can do this, so now I’m going to be selling tickets for this fight, probably wont be walking away with a lot but you know, like I say, it’s not about the money, it’s about building my career and doing what I love this time around.

I’ve boxed for twenty one years, since I was six years old and I’ve always had it up against me, but now’s the time to show what I can do.

I’m confident, with Dave behind me, that good things will finally come my way. Dave’s a genuine guy, which I like, I get on well with Dave and I really believe now I can go forward with my career.

I know the fans love watching me, I’m exciting to watch, I’m an entertainer, so hopefully they’ll get behind me and buy tickets for my fights – Yeah, I’m back!”

Robin Deakin, against a yet to be named opponent, features on the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events double WBU Europe Title headed WARZONE, at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday 1^st March 2014.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard Seated) and £60 (Ringside) for the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events WARZONE event are available direct from Robin or by calling the ticket lines 07960 850645 or 07809 499896

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European Medalist Sarah Knight Set For Pro Debut March 1st

Promoter Dave Murphy today announced that he has signed former amateur European Union Bronze medalist Sarah Knight to his ever growing stable of boxers.

Mr. Murphy also took the opportunity to announce that Sarah will be making her professional debut on the upcoming Acourtier Events promoted WARZONE event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday March 1^st.

New Malden based Sarah, who boxed as an amateur under her maiden name Sarah Alderman, has racked up numerous accolades during her stellar career, including winning the English ABAs in 2007.

However the pinnacle of her career came in 2008, when she was selected to represent Scotland at the European Union Championships. Just representing Scotland was a major achievement, but young Sarah went a step further and secured the Bronze medal in the 86kg division.

Following signing management papers with Mr. Murphy, Sarah said.

“Exciting times, to be able to box professionally is a dream come true.

I often thought about switching to the pros, but there just didn’t seem to be any opportunities here in the UK, thanks to Dave Murphy I can finally make the switch.

I’m really looking forward to making my professional debut on March 1^st, to be part of such an exciting card on my pro debut makes it even more special.

It’s been a while since I boxed competitively, but we’ve been busy in the gym changing my style, from amateur to a pro style, so the transition shouldn’t be a problem.

I’ve been preparing at Fight Knights gym in New Malden, where we started my hard training on the first, had a couple of hard spars this week, as time goes on we’ll get to the harder full on sparring.

I’ve mainly been sparring guys to prepare, although did spar Sonya Lamonakis, which was a very good experience, as she was the World ranked #1 at the time.

She came over from America, not just to spar with me obviously, we done a few rounds, it was a very good experience for me, as then she was the top girl at my weight.

To be honest it was sparring Sonya that made up my mind to try and make the move to the pro ranks, after sparring her I thought I can do this, oh and she has already asked to fight me after I’ve had a few fights.

The main problem is it just doesn’t seem to be many women coming into the sport, which surprised me after the Olympics, I think that’s because there hasn’t been much support for us, as there is for the guys.

I trained with Nicky (Adams) and Savannah (Marshall) in the England camps, so I would like to think more of the girls will turn pro eventually, although I think it will take some time really.

So I really am one of the lucky ones, by actually be able to consider turning professional, as I know Dave, he has always been a big supporter of women’s boxing, in fact I think he’s had female fights on all his shows.

I’m a box/fighter, a bit of both really, I can get in there and do body work and also box on the back foot, I used to go steaming in but now I’m more controlled in my approach.

I think the fans will really enjoy watching me fight, I like to really mix it up, I don’t take any prisoners.”

Sarah Knights professional debut will take place on the undercard of double WBU European Championship headed WARZONE event, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 1^st March 2014.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard Seated) and £60 (Ringside) for the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events WARZONE event are available by calling the ticket lines 07960 850645 or 07809 499896

Alternatively tickets are available on-line at www.acourtier.com

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