It’s time for the Natural to shine

In just under two weeks “Time for the Natural” is being staged at York Hall Bethnal Green headed by the first Nigerian boxer ever to headline a professional boxing show at the Iconic York Hall, Bethnal Green.

Headlining is former Prizefighter winner and seven fight undefeated Larry “The Natural” Ekundayo. Ekundayo has his first title fight when he takes on Stanislav Nenkov for the International Masters Welterweight title.

After winning Prizefighter Ekundayo’s career stalled due to various personal and professional issues. After a year out Ekundayo looked impressive in a win over tough Samet Hyuseinov. Now Ekundayo goes for his first 10 round title on a stacked card.

Chief joint support sees “The Green Machine” Kevin Greenwood compete for his first title when he challenges for the International Masters Super-Middleweight title against Nikolay Kolyandov from Bulgaria.

“Saint” George Jupp shares joint support when he defends his International Masters Super-Featherweight title.

We are delighted to unveil one of the hottest Cruiserweight prospects in the country in Jose “The Look” Lopes. Lopes is trained by Don Charles who predicts that “The Look” will one day capture world honours. Lopes has a 4 round contest on his debut.

Sohail Ahmad is developing into one of the most improved light-welterweights out there with the help of trainer Rod Julian. Sohail is unbeaten in 4 and comes off a sensational 2 round knockout against Graham Fearn. Ahmad takes on tough Kristian Dochev from Bulgaria.

“The Pexican” Johnny Garton makes his comeback after suffering a defeat against Sam Eggington in Prizefighter. Johnny takes on Vasil Vasilev from Bulgaria.

Martin Hillman has won 2 from 3 and this likeable character takes on Ryan Hanson in his fourth paid outing in a 4 round Super-Featherweight bout.

Heavyweight Ali Adams makes his return after a 2 year break from the sport. Ali has a 6 round International Heavyweight contest.

Finally the three fighting brothers from London the Upton’s are all fighting on the show.

Paul, Sonny and Anthony are all trained by Ricky Hatton, who will be in their corners. All look to maintain momentum in their careers. Paul and Sonny are boxing at Light-Middleweight and Anthony at Light-Welterweight.

Goodwin Boxers now have their own gym to use in Turkey

Following a fantastic inaugural training camp in Turkey, Goodwin Boxing are proud to announce that they have acquired a training gym in Turkey for their boxers.

 “This is something we have worked on for a long time but we wanted to do a trial run before making the announcement. Last week former Southern Area Champion Menay Edwards, Kevin Greenwood, Martin Hillman, Jose Lopes, Jordan Joseph and Diego Burton spent six days under the watchful eye of coach and Head of Boxing Operations Kevin Campion running in the mountains at altitude and working in both fitness and boxing gyms.

At the end of the stay Steve Goodwin made a financial offer and Goodwin’s Gym in Turkey was born.

“We will be running our own in house training camps for our boxers” said Goodwin “Our boxers and their trainers are able to use the facilities whenever they want throughout the year. Our next in house training camp will be early 2015 and some more boxers will be coming out to train again and spar with some of the best boxers in Turkey.”

“This is just a part of what we want to be able to do for our boxers and we are working on several other projects which will mean that our boxers will have the same opportunities as those preparing for major world title fights.”

Head of Boxing Operations Kevin Campion finished by saying “The boys last week were a pleasure to train and I can see us spending more and more time with our boxers in Turkey to give them ideal preparation for upcoming fights”.