The reason for rescheduling this fight is due to an injury
to WBO World Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan who was to take on
world title defence against Derry Mathews.
The Mathews versus Flanagan showdown remains the headline
attraction on the title packed show and the other title fights will stay the
same, which are: red-hot 160 pound talent Tommy Langford’s defends his WBO
Intercontinental Middleweight title defence against Lewis Taylor and English
Cruiserweight Champion Matty Askin’s seeks justice in his rematch against
Lawrence Bennett.
The undercard will feature some of the best domestic talent:
Former IBF World Bantamweight Champion Paul Butler, Indian
superstar Vijender Singh, and Liverpool top talents Tom
Stalker, Steven Lewis, Ryan Farrag, Kevin Satchell, hot Manchester prospects Macaulay
McGowan and Zelpha Barrett, and Leicester
ace Lyon Woodstock.
Vijender Singh made a brilliant start of his professional
career last year winning all three fights.
Commenting on rescheduling of his fight Vijender
Singh “It’s very unfortunate that my fight on 13th February is
rescheduled because of an injury to the contender of title fight. But
nevertheless, I am preparing hard and waiting for 12th March 2016 when I
see my opponent in the ring. I am doing more sparring and physical workout
these days and it will help me to prepare myself for more rounds”.
Promoter Frank Warren said, “We’re all disappointed
that Terry has suffered an injury and is unable to make the original date, but
we’ve worked hard to ensure the mouthwatering world title showdown between
Flanagan and Mathews remains the top of the bill for the new date of Saturday
12th March. I maintain that it’s going to be real war between these two
warriors who are going to put everything on the line on the night. The
rest of the card will remain the same with Langford and Askin in title defences
and an undercard stacked with talent.”
Press release
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