Confident Michael Grant Ready For Billy Morgan Showdown On Feb 15th

It’s rare for pro boxers from the same gym to fight each other, but that’s just what’s going to happen this coming Saturday, when Enfield’s Michael Grant takes on Canning Town’s Billy Morgan, on the undercard of the Dereck Chisora versus Kevin Johnson WBA/WBO International Heavyweight title fight, that headlines the Frank Warren promoted ‘ROCK THE BOX III’ at the Copper Box in Stratford on Saturday 15^th February 2014.

Both Michael and Billy have been coached at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town, for the past four years or so, Michael by Barry Smith and Billy by father and son team Jimmy and Mark Tibbs.

During that time the pair have trained alongside each other and each has helped the other with sparring for their previous fights, which in itself adds another competitive element to the February 15^thshowdown.

It’s hard to split the pair in most ways, yes former ABA Champion Michael has fought twice as many pro bouts as his gym mate, eighteen in all (13-4-1), against Billy’s nine bouts (9-0) but they are ranked just two places apart, Michael #31 and Billy #33 by boxing stats site BoxRec.com.

Billy has publicly stated that he’s relishing the fight, as he sees fighting Michael as a genuine step up in class.

Michael on the other hand sees the fight as ‘the one’ to get his career back on track, following a stoppage loss to unbeaten former Super Featherweight English Champion and Prizefighter Lightweight tournament winner Terry Flanagan back in October, which marked his return to competitive action following two years without a fight.

Following a sparring session with undefeated TRAD TKO gym mate Tommy ‘Da Gun’ Martin, Michael made it very clear he intends to be the one bringing the victor’s laurels back to the gym.

“It was surprising to me that Billy’s team wanted him to fight me, when I got the call I was OK with it, Boxing is Boxing, but still I was surprised.

My last couple of fights didn’t go the way I wanted, mainly because I got the call late and didn’t really get to prepare fully, this time though I have had plenty of time to prepare.

Yeah, I can’t wait, training’s been going really good, Barry’s been getting me fit and ready, thing is when I’m fit - it’s game’s over.

Truthfully, I see it as a fourth or fifth round stoppage, that is what I seriously see it at.

I’ve sparred Billy loads of times, don’t get me wrong I have a lot of respect for Billy, but he’s easy for me to work out, like the first two rounds he’ll come and come, after that is when I come on top, as I said when I’m fit, I’m fit and I’m a hundred and ten percent fit, so can easily step it up in the fourth or fifth and then that’s it, game over.

It’ll be a great fight until then, so all I’ve got to say to the fans is make sure you don’t blink.”

Michael Grant versus Billy Morgan features on the undercard of Dereck Chisora versus Kevin Johnson WBA/WBO International Heavyweight title fight, that headlines the Frank Warren promoted ‘ROCK THE BOX III’ at the Copper Box in Stratford on Saturday 15^thFebruary 2014.

Tickets priced, £40 (Upper Concourse), £50 (Lower Seating Bowl), £70 (Floor) and £120 (Ringside) are available direct from Michael at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town, call the TRAD TKO Ticket Line on 07960 850645 or on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com

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Morgan Relishing Showdown Against Gym Mate Grant On Feb 15th

There’s a real buzz at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town, no surprise really when you realize that the likes of British, Commonwealth and WBO International Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders, WBO European Super Middleweight Champion Frankie Buglioni are in camp preparing to defend their titles, as well as Southern Area Light Middleweight Champion Freddie Turner, International Masters Silver Light Heavyweight Champion Joel McIntyre and WBU European Super Bantamweight Championship challenger Marianne Marston also in camp preparing for upcoming title fights in March.

But it’s not those upcoming title fights that’s causing the biggest buzz at Johnny Eames’ famous East End fight factory, not by a long shot, without doubt that accolade lays firmly with TRAD TKO gym mates Canning Town’s Billy Morgan and Enfield’s Michael Grant’s impending showdown at the Copper Box in Stratford on Saturday 15^th February.

It’s rare for two fighters from the same gym to face each other, so it should come as no surprise that this fight has created a little division, albeit mainly with copious amounts of friendly banter ebbing and flowing between both camps.

Coached by father and son team Jimmy and Mark Tibbs, young Billy has earned himself the reputation as a classy boxer, racking up excellent points wins over the toughest journeymen around, against the likes of Dan Carr (twice), Robin Deakin, Sid Razak, Yousseff Al Hamidi (twice), Marc Callaghan and Dan Naylor.

In his last fight, back in July last year, Billy stepped up a level to beat Oldham’s Ashley Mayall, but in doing so suffered a bad cut that kept him out of action for the rest of the year, however at the same time the Canning Town youngster proved without doubt that he has Championship potential.

So no surprise, now he and his highly experienced coaching team feel he’s ready to step up another level, in order to begin focusing on hitting the Championship trail later this year, something he made clear when he spoke earlier.

“Yeah, I’m fighting Michael at the Copper Box on the 15^th, it’s a bit strange for us both I think, we know each other really well and both train here at the TRAD TKO.

It’s not just a battle between us, it’s also one between our trainers, there’s been a bit of banter flying round, between Barry (Smith), Johnny (Eames) and Mark and Jimmy (Tibbs), it’s lighthearted stuff but you know it means a lot to both camps.

But it’s all business on the night, I’ve known people fight their best mates, at the end of the day it’s a fight that takes you up the rankings.

Billy Joe (Saunders), Frankie (Buglioni) and Freddie (Turner) have all won titles recently, now I want to start fighting for titles too, so this fight makes a lot of sense to me.

Michael wants it, I want it, it’s a step up in class for me and Michael wants to get back in there and mix it up with the best, why not, it makes sense.

Yeah, the fans are buzzing for it, as soon as I mentioned who I was fighting everyone wanted to come.

We’ve had really, really good spars in the past so we’ll see what happens on the night.

Either way, It will be a great fight, could even be fight of the night.”

Billy Morgan versus Michael Grant features on the undercard of Dereck Chisora versus Kevin Johnson WBA/WBO International Heavyweight title fight, that headlines the Frank Warren promoted ‘ROCK THE BOX’ at the Copper Box in Stratford on Saturday 15^thFebruary 2014.

Tickets priced, £40 (Upper Concourse), £50 (Lower Seating Bowl), £70 (Floor) and £120 (Ringside) are available atwww.tkoboxoffice.com or call the TRAD TKO Ticket Line on 07960 850645.

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STATEMENT FROM “FAST” EDDIE CHAMBERS

			PHILADELPHIA (August 30, 2013)—This is an open letter to the fans who support me as well to those who don’t. First off, I want to congratulate my opponent Thibiso Mchunu of South Africa for his victory against me.  I do not want to in any form or fashion diminish that win by making excuses about my performance in the ring.  I did my best that I could to make the fight.  To win the fight.  Losing this decision woke up my spirit to compete again and I will continue to pursue my career as a Cruiserweight. I felt fine throughout the bout.  The weight loss was not a factor in my performance.  I did not expect Mchunu to fight such a defensive, awkward fight. I was trying to follow instructions from my trainer, James Ali Bashir.  It was very difficult to do as I am a counter puncher as well who was forced into being the aggressor.  I felt that if I did not doing something to make the fight, there would have been no action during the fight.  I am not that kinda guy who is going to lay around crying over spilled milk.  I want to get right back in there the way the old-school warriors used to do many years ago.  I take full responsibility for this critical setback in my career.  My incentive is back and hopefully I will be able to meet Mchunu down the road and there will be a far a different result. I look forward to meeting the top Cruiserweights in the world.  I think my biggest enemy is inactivity.  I have fought just three times in the last three years.  I want to get busy as soon as possible.  I will show the world that I am a long way from being done. Sincerely “Fast” Eddie Chambers

Heavyweight thunder coming to WealthTV

Adamek vs. Walker headlines heavyweight triple-header Sept. 8 Tomasz Adamek (L)   SAN DIEGO (August 16, 2012) - American boxing fans have a fascination with heavyweights and WealthTV, the latest destination for boxing's premier live events, is committed to bringing the best action to its growing list of subscribers. WealthTV has secured the live US television rights for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) North American heavyweight fight with world title fight implications for the winner on September 8, pitting two-time, two division world champion battleTomasz "Goral" Adamek (46-2, 28 KOs) against hungry Travis "Freight Train" Walker (39-7-1, 31 KOs), presented by Main Events in association with Peltz Boxing and Ziggy Promotions, live from the luxurious Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.   Last month, WealthTV showcased rising star Tyson Fury's (19-0, 14 KOs) fifth-round technical knockout of veteran Vinny Maddalone, live from the United Kingdom. Adamek, an extremely popular Polish fighter fighting out Jersey City (NJ), will be making his first title defense since capturing the IBF North American crown this past June with a 12-round decision over Eddie Chambers (36-3). The 36-year-old Adamek is a former IBF cruiserweight and World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight world champion. Currently rated No. 4 by the IBF and No. 9 by the WBC, Adamek's most notable victims include Paul Briggs (twice), Thomas Ulrich, O'Neil Bell, Steve Cunningham, Jonathan Banks, and Chris Arreola, among the more notables. Adamek's only two losses as a professional have been to world champions Vitali Klitsckho and Chad Dawson.       Tomasz Adamek Standing nearly 6'5" Walker will have a three-inch height and seven-inch reach advantage against the more experienced Adamek. Walker is coming off a big win be technical knockout of leading Australian heavyweight Kali Meehan for the IBF Pan Pacific Championship last March in Meehan's backyard. The hard-hitting Walker, who is from Tallahassee (FL) but resides in Houston (TX), was the 2003 National Golden Gloves winner in the amateur super heavyweight class. He is rated No. 12 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and No. 13 by the IBF.       Travis Walker "This will be an exciting fight to watch," predicted Charles Herring, president ofWealthTV.  "Adamek is rated No. 4 in the World and he has tremendous talent and speed.   Walker is recognized as a legitimate US heavyweight, displaying fan-friendly action, good size and dangerous power.   We're excited to feature this top-world rated match on WealthTV. The action continues with two other heavyweight brawls on this September 8th card that promises thunder." WealthTV, demonstrating it's commitment to becoming a powerhouse in world-class, live professional boxing, will be featuring this world-class heavyweight bout live for free to its viewers across the United States. "There's an extra level of excitement with heavyweight bouts and securing this strong event, headlined by Adamek vs. Walker, features two of the best heavyweights in the world," noted Robert Herring, CEO ofWealthTV. "This is exactly what we want to deliver to our viewers." "We're very happy to collaborate with WealthTV on our loaded heavyweight Sept. 8 show," Main Events president Kathy Duva remarked. "WealthTV offers us a great opportunity to further expand our market in the United States for our fighters and brand. We think WealthTV's unique viewership offers an untapped market in boxing." Scheduled to provide chief support for the 12-round Adamek vs. Walker main events are a pair of world-class heavyweights from nearby Philadelphia, undefeated, United States Boxing Association heavyweight title-holder Bryant "By-By" Jennings (14-0, 6 KOs) and former two-time IBF cruiserweight champion Steve "USS" Cunningham (24-4, 12 KOs), in separate 10-round fights. The 27-year-old Jennings, now rated No. 8 by the IBF, has developed into one of the hottest heavyweights in the country. His last three victories were against opponents sporting a combined record of 63-5-2 - Steve Collins (DEC10) for the vacant USBA title, former world heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich (RTD9), and Maurice Byarm DEC10 for the vacant USA Pennsylvania strap. Jennings faces Chris "Special K" Koval (25-9, 18 KOs), fighting out of Youngstown, Ohio. Cunningham was a highly-decorated US amateur boxer who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Main Events. For his Sept. 8th Main Events debut he has moved up one weight class to heavyweight for the first time, taking on Jason "The Sensation" Gavern (21-10-4, 10 KOs). Cunningham has defeated the likes of world champions Guillermo Jones, Wayne Braithwaite, Marco Huck, Kelvin Davis and Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. WealthTV currently has a dozen additional professional bouts in the works for its subscribers, including the recently announced GYM "Fast & Furious" series in Canada and Hennessy Sports' "Next Generation" series from the United Kingdom.            WealthTV will begin airing undercard bouts live at 3 pm ET on Saturday, Sept. 8 from the Prudential Center. The live telecast is available nationally on Verizon FiOS TV, channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV, channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with more than 100 cable systems across the country. Tickets, priced at $180 ringside, $105, and $55, are available to purchase through Ticketmaster: online at www.ticketmaster.com; Charge-by-phone: 1-800-745-3000; Ticketmaster Express 866-448-7849; and Ticketmaster ticket centers. Tickets are also available at Prudential Center's Box Office and www.prucenter.com . Doors open at 1:30 p.m. ET. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

WealthTV secures the Live Telecast for the IBF North American Heavyweight Battle of Tomasz Adamek vs Travis Walker

WealthTV lands Tomasz Adamek vs Travis Walker IBF North American Heavyweight title Bout

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 6, 2012 – WealthTV, the latest destination for boxing’s premier live events, Main Events & Ziggy Promotions, announced today that WealthTV has secured the live US television rights for the upcoming heavyweight battle between Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (46-2-0) and Travis “Freight Train” Walker (39-7-1) for the IBF North American Heavyweight Title.  

The fight will originate in front of Adamek’s rabid fans at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.  This will be Adamek’s ninth appearance at the “Pru Center”

Adamek of Gilowice, Poland is the former World Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion and is widely regarded as the top Heavyweight not named Klitschko as he has amassed a record of 8-1 as a Heavyweight with signature wins over Former title challengers Andrew Golota, Chris Arreola, Michael Grant and most recently Eddie Chambers.

With a win over the battle tested Walker, Adamek will be right back in position at the top of the list to earn another shot at Heavyweight Supremacy.

Standing nearly 6’5” Walker of Houston, Texas is coming off a big TKO win over IBF Pan Pacific Title Holder and former world title challenger tough Australian  Kali Meehan.   Walker is ranked number-twelve by the IBF and a win over Adamek will catapult him to the top of the Heavyweight heap.

            “This will be an exciting fight to watch.   Adamek is rated 4th in the World and has tremendous talent and speed.   Walker is recognized as one of the legitimate heavyweights in the US and has size and power and the winner will see himself in a major fight later in the year.   We’re excited to feature this top-world rated match on WealthTV,” stated Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. 

           

            “Once again Tomasz is testing himself against a ranked opponent”, said Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events.

            “The winner of this bout will be in the mix for a significant bout in the Heavyweight division.  Walker knows that this is his big opportunity to position himself for another major fight”

WealthTV, demonstrating that it’s dedicated to becoming a powerhouse in world-class live professional boxing, will be featuring this world-class heavyweight bout live to its viewers across the United States.    In July, WealthTV featured top heavyweight Tyson-Fury on the network.  According to Robert Herring, CEO of WealthTV, “There’s an extra level of excitement with the heavyweight bouts and securing this strong event with the main event featuring two of the best heavyweights in the world is exactly what we want to deliver to our viewers.”  WealthTV currently has a dozen additional professional bouts in the works for its subscribers. 

                                                                                                                                  

WealthTV will begin airing the undercard bouts at 3 pm ET on Saturday, September 8^th.  The live telecast is available nationally on Verizon FiOS TV, channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV, channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country. 

About WealthTV

WealthTV is the premier lifestyle and entertainment network —the destination for exclusive and original programming, simultaneously transmitted in high definition and standard definition.  WealthTV delivers to viewers informative shows that provide invaluable insights on what every American dreams of – from travel secrets to fast cars, from outrageous homes to live events, and much more.  The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider’s perspective.  For more information, please visit www.wealthtv.com.

Takam Stops Botha, To Become New WBF International Heavyweight Champion

France-based Cameroonian Carlos Takam is the new World Boxing Federation International Heavyweight Champion after scoring his biggest victory so far on Saturday night in Noisy-le-Grand, France, stopping former World Champion Francois Botha in the eleventh round.

The 31-year-old Takam, a 2004 Olympian, improved his impressive professional record to 25-1 (20), while South African Botha falls to 48-7-3 (29), and could be at the end of the line after an impressive career that saw him capture IBF and WBF world titles, and included fights against some of the sport’s biggest names.

Botha fought well in the early rounds, and had his moments against the lesser experienced hometown favorite, but as the rounds went by the physical advantage and punching power of Takam took its toll, and he
slowly but surely began to wear the visitor down.

After the bout an ecstatic Takam praised Botha for putting up a good fight, and promised his fans that the victory is only the first of many big triumphs to come. It certainly was an impressive performance by the
winner, who could be in line to face WBF World Champion Michael Grant in the future.

The Carlos Takam vs. Francois Botha WBF International Heavyweight title fight at Gymnase Jean Richepin in Noisy-le-Grand was promoted by Joseph Germain.

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