Frank Warren’s 14th September event, originally due to take place at Wembley Arena, has switched venues and will now take place at York Hall following the withdrawal of George Groves. Former Olympian Billy Joe Saunders will now top the bill with a mandatory defence of his Commonwealth Middleweight Championship against unbeaten Australian Jarrod Fletcher, live and exclusive on BoxNation, (Sky Ch. 437, Virgin Ch. 546).
Saunders won his title in stunning style back in April with a devastating early stoppage against Tony Hill, before registering an impressive points victory against former champion Bradley Pryce in his first defence in June. Saunders however, will have to put in a career best performance to overcome Australia’s mandatory challenger who also boasts an impressive amateur background that includes a win over Olympic Gold Medallist James DeGale.
The rest of the card for the 14th September remains unchanged. Chief support comes in the form of Penge Welterweight Bradley Skeete’s first pro title challenge, as he challenges Chas Symonds for his Southern Area Welterweight Championship. Whilst Enfield Super-Middleweight Frank Buglioni gets his sixth pro outing, as he looks to build on the impressive early form that has got many industry insiders earmarking him as one to watch.
Also in action are some of the London Area’s most exciting unbeaten prospects Mitchell Smith, Gary Corcoran, Billy Morgan and Ediz Hussain.
FIGHTCARD
Friday 14 September 2012 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom
promoter: Frank Warren
12 rounds middleweight Billy Joe Saunders 14(9)-0-0
vs Jarrod Fletcher 12(7)-0-0
Commonwealth (British Empire) middleweight title
10 rounds welterweight Chas Symonds 17(5)-5(2)-0
vs Bradley Skeete 8(3)-0-0
BBBofC Southern Area welterweight title
4 rounds super middleweight Frank Buglioni 5(3)-0-0 vs TBA
4 rounds lightweight Ediz Hussein 2-0-0 vs TBA
? rounds super middleweight Gary Corcoran 3(1)-0-0 vs TBA
? rounds super featherweight Mitchell Smith 2(1)-0-0 vs TBA
? rounds lightweight Billy Morgan 6-0-0 vs TBA
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