TAYLOR SIGNS 3 YEAR CONTRACT WITH STEVE GOODWIN

26 year old Ryan “Crash Bang” Taylor is the latest comeback kid to sign a three year professional deal with Steve Goodwin.

Taylor has taken a 12 month break from the sport after his unsuccessful challenge for the Southern Area title against Floyd Moore at the Excel in December 2013.

Taylor was a decorated amateur before turning professional in September 2011. At this time Taylor was a full time professional training out of the Syms’ gym. Taylor was undefeated in his first 8 fights before an unsuccessful challenge for the Southern Area title against Liam Shinkwin in March 2013. Taylor then entered Prizefighter in July 2013 defeating Matty Tew in the quarter finals before exiting in the Semi’s against Danny Connor.

After the Moore loss Taylor took a break from the sport and took up a full time job. Now training with Frank Greaves, Taylor knew the time was right to comeback.

“I got bored as a full time professional. I now have my enthusiasm back and believe I will be a far better fighter mentally now I will be boxing alongside a full time job. It was an easy decision to sign with Steve Goodwin. I originally fought on one of his shows on the undercard of Audley Harrison v Ali Adams and he has made great strides since. He delivers everything he promises and I am delighted to be a part of his team.”

Steve said “We are delighted to welcome someone with the potential of Ryan to our team. He will be competing for titles at light-welterweight but first we will build him back up. Now Ryan is happy with his weight and has renewed enthusiasm we believe his will be a force in the light-welterweight division.”

Ryan will make his comeback on the Steve Goodwin promoted “It’s Go Time show on December 13th at York Hall.

Here, Ryan discussed the signing and his hopes for the future (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2r5EX7Mow&list=UUyR0fkoc6tX_IPBMZd3fnyA

FLOYD WANTS MOORE TITLES UNDER GOODWIN

Former Southern Area Lightweight Champion Floyd “Pac Man” Moore is the latest to put pen to paper and sign a three year deal with Steve Goodwin.

Moore won the Southern Area title in December 2012 when stopping Ryan Taylor in 4 rounds at the Excel Arena. Six months passed before Moore made his first defence where he lost a very close decision to Adam Dingsdale.

“Inactivity cost me “ says Moore “I only had a 4 ½ week training camp for the Adam fight. I need a fight plan and Steve has given me a four fight plan starting at 20 September in Portsmouth. I then will be out three weeks later at York Hall. November/December back at York Hall and then back to Portsmouth in March 2015 headlining a big show. This is what fighters want. This will keep me focused in the gym as I know what my plans are and when I will be boxing.”

Goodwin said “We are delighted to welcome Floyd to the team. The Goodwin team will now be promoting in Portsmouth as well as London and Floyd will box at both venues as we build him towards titles. We will be working intensively alongside Floyd and his trainer Michael Ballingall helping Michael with his Portsmouth boxers as well as Floyd.”

Floyd said “It was an easy decision to make. He is the manager/promoter that is improving fast and has a plan for every boxer.”

Goodwin finished by saying “Floyd is one of the most improved boxers in the UK. When you consider he lost to Johnny Greaves on his debut and ended up winning the Southern Area title at the Excel Arena he has shown guts and determination. At only 23 there is substantial improvement still to come and we will help Floyd realise his potential.

Watch Floyd’s interview on his signing with Steve Goodwin here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkJQNyky49k&list=UUyR0fkoc6tX_IPBMZd3fnyA

JAMIE CONLON JOINS MCCLOSKEY, LINDSAY AND THE ALL-IRISH BETFAIR PRIZEFIGHTERS

Flyweight prospect added to bumper Belfast bill

Belfast’s biggest night of boxing with Paul McCloskey, Martin Lindsay and the Betfair Prizefighter all-Irish Middleweights has got even better with the addition of unbeaten flyweight Jamie Conlon at the King’s Hall on May 5, live on Sky Sports.

Conlon (8-0 with four KO wins) is the latest hot talent to box as a Prizefighter Prospect fighter following Matchroom Sport fighters Ryan Aston, Tommy Ghent and Ryan Taylor.

The 25 year old was due to fight on the Tyson Fury vs. Martin Rogan card on April 14 but will fight in a six-rounder on a bill that features Martin Lindsay, who continues his return to the ring, an ultra-competitive line up for the first Prizefighter event in Ireland and Paul McCloskey aiming to get back on the trail of a World title against former two-time World champion Julio Diaz.

“I’m delighted to welcome Jamie to the best bill of boxing in Belfast for years,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “He’s a richly talented kid and I am sure that he will rise to the occasion in front of a packed out King’s Hall. We are looking to build our team of fighters in Ireland as we plan a number of big shows there in 2012.”

Limited tickets are available priced at £30 (unreserved) and £40 (reserved balcony or unreserved floor). Tickets priced at £60 (outer-ringside) and £100 (ringside) are also available, with all tickets on sale with Ticketmaster on 0844 277 4455 – UK/Northern Ireland customers, 0818 719 300 – Republic of Ireland customers and at http://www.ticketmaster.ie/

VIP packages priced £150 are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 and at http://www.matchroomboxing.com/

Paul McCloskey’s fans can also buy their tickets at the prices above from Eurospar Dungiven and any EuroXchange outlet.