QUEENSBERRY right this moment staged the ultimate press convention forward of Saturday’s (sixth Nov) present at Utilita Area, Birmingham that’s headlined by Zach Parker’s WBO Worldwide Tremendous-Middleweight championship defence in opposition to Marcus Morrison, dwell on BT Sport.
Woodville’s Parker (21-0, 15 KOs) may also be risking his standing as primary contender for the WBO World title held by Canelo Alvarez when he faces Manchester’s Morrison (24-4, 16 KOs).
Listed here are a number of quotes from the press convention.
FRANCIS WARREN: “It will be an important evening in Birmingham. Zach in opposition to Marcus is the stand out struggle. Marcus is a tricky opponent who had an important struggle with Chris Eubank. There may be a lot extra at stake than Zach’s title. He’s primary with the WBO and if he beats Marcus I’m certain he’ll keep up till the early hours of Sunday watching Canelo v Caleb Plant. The winner of that struggle should struggle their obligatory subsequent yr. That struggle is for actual if Zach comes by way of. The last word dream is for Zach to have a World title struggle at Pleasure Park.”
ZACH PARKER: “Marcus is assured. It’s a good struggle and we’re each going to convey it. One of the best man will win and that’s going to be me. I can’t thank Frank Warren, Neil Marsh and BCB sufficient for doing all this for me as a result of we’re heading in the right direction. That is about getting the win. We aren’t going on the market in search of the stoppage. I’d fairly have the rounds as a result of I’ve stopped my final two opponents early. Marcus is a tricky opponent and I’m going to convey all I’ve received. Marcus is a giant puncher, however I’ll field and transfer. I’ll land the large photographs after I wish to.”
NEIL MARSH (Parker’s supervisor): “Each struggle is a banana pores and skin so for Joe to assume we’ve neglected Marcus is unsuitable. Now we have a whole lot of respect for Joe and Marcus. It comes down to at least one factor. Boxing is about ranges and Zach is a World class boxer. That’s nothing in opposition to Marcus. I simply consider Marcus is a British stage fighter – a really assured one. He had an excellent win in Italy and struggle in opposition to Chris Eubank Jr . Now we have been sounding out Eubank as a result of I believe Zach stops him in 4 or 5 rounds. I consider Zach will cease Marcus. Now we’re with Frank Warren and his group we’ve the correct promoter campaigning for us.
MARCUS MORRISON: “It’s no secret that Zach is a totally fledged Tremendous-Middleweight, however they got here in search of me. I’m a Middleweight, however I’ve been in with Tremendous-Middleweights, Mild-Heavyweights and held my very own. I do consider he has made a giant mistake. He’s comfy in his primary spot and will’ve select a neater opponent who doesn’t carry my punch energy. I can finish this struggle in a split-second. This might be extra technical than the Eubank struggle. Zach is extra technically gifted than him and can attempt to use that to his benefit. This struggle will catch fireplace, massive photographs might be traded. It’s a battle of two punchers and if I land he’ll go.”
JOE GALLAGHER (Morrison’s supervisor and coach): “When the struggle was supplied we snapped it up. While you undergo Zach’s file since he beat Darryl Williams which was controversial he has been on run of stoppages. There may be a whole lot of noise about Zach, however I’m assured in Marcus. It’s an enormous alternative and there’s no stress on Marcus. They’re speaking about Zach preventing at Pleasure Park, however after this weekend I hope they’ve the quantity for the Etihad as a result of I’m certain Marcus would really like Canelo on the house of Manchester Metropolis. It’s a dwell struggle and no stroll within the park. We’re vastly assured of an upset.”
Zach Parker Faces British Rival Morrison On November 6
ZACH PARKER will defend his WBO Worldwide Tremendous-Middleweight title in opposition to Marcus Morrison at Utilita Area, Birmingham on Saturday November 6, dwell on BT Sport.
The champion received’t simply be risking his crown, but additionally his standing as primary contender within the rankings for the WBO World title held by Canelo Alvarez when he faces Manchester’s Morrison.
Corridor of Fame promoter Frank Warren is predicting fireworks when the pair conflict within the Midlands on Bonfire weekend.
He mentioned: “It’s a struggle I’m delighted to have made and it’s a contest that ought to convey out the most effective in each guys
“Zach is a Queensberry fighter and I consider he wins, however he must struggle strong opponents like Marcus whereas he waits for his World title shot.
“Marcus is aware of that is one other nice likelihood. Zach is aware of that he’ll convey his greatest on struggle evening.
“Zach is likely one of the averted males within the division, however the second Marcus and his group knew there was curiosity on our aspect they moved rapidly. They consider they will spring an upset.
“I consider followers within the area and BT Sport viewers will see a struggle between two guys who’ve potential and ambition.”
Parker (21-0, 15 KOs) might be making the second defence of the title he received with a formidable stoppage of American Vaughn Alexander in march.
The Neil Marsh managed boxer made it 5 wins on the spin in July when he knocked out Sherzod Khusanov within the first spherical.
Former Manchester Metropolis participant Morrison (24-4, 16 KOs) has seen his profession kick on since July 2019 when he travelled to Italy and upset former European champion and World title challenger Emanuele Blandamura in 9 rounds.
In Could he took on Chris Eubank Jr and pushed him all the way in which earlier than taking place on factors after ten rounds.
Large Stoke-on-Trent ticket vendor Nathan Heaney (13-0, 5 KOs) will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sladan Janjanin (30-8, 23 KOs) for the vacant IBF Intercontinental Middleweight title.
British and Commonwealth Tremendous-Middleweight champion Lennox Clarke (20-1-1, 8 KOs) has his first struggle since his title profitable upset win in opposition to Willy Hutchinson.
Scotland’s former World Youth beginner champion Hutchinson (13-1, 9 KOs) has his first struggle since dropping his unbeaten file in opposition to Clarke and faces Westbury’s Anthony Fox (8-13-4).
Excessive Wycombe Light-weight Henry Turner (5-0), Northampton Tremendous-Light-weight Eithan James (6-0) and Dublin’s Willo Hayden (1-0) all field six rounders.
Atherstone Tremendous-Light-weight hope George Bance (2-0) and Telford Bantamweight debutant Raheem Muhammed are in 4 spherical motion.
NOVEMBER 6TH SHOW TAKES SHAPE AS ‘2SHARP’ BENTLEY ADDED TO BIRMINGHAM BONANZA
FORMER British Middleweight champion Denzel Bentley will return to motion at Utilita Area, Birmingham on Saturday November 6, dwell on BT Sport.
The Battersea man, 26, will face Wednesbury hopeful Sam Evans (10-1-1, 3 KOs) in a non-title ten rounder.
Bentley (14-1-1, 12 KOs) who hasn’t boxed since dropping his title in opposition to Felix Money in April mentioned: “It’s simply good to be again.
“I used to be meant to field final month, however the struggle by no means occurred and after we received supplied this struggle I took it immediately. I’m at all times within the gymnasium and prepared.
“I’m happy it’s an opponent like Sam as a result of he’ll let his fingers go and ought to be filled with ambition. I don’t need full camps for knock over jobs.
“Sam is aware of that if he can get previous me he’ll be proper within the massive title image, however I can’t permit anybody to eat from my plate once more. I can’t look ahead to this struggle.”
Woodville’s Zach Parker (21-0, 15 KOs) headlines the expertise stacked card and defends his WBO Worldwide Tremendous-Middleweight championship in opposition to Manchester’s Marcus Morrison (24-4, 16 KOs)
On the identical invoice Stoke-on-Trent’s Nathan Heaney (13-0, 5 KOs) will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sladan Janjanin (30-8, 23 KOs) for the vacant IBO Intercontinental Middleweight title over ten rounds.
Former British Middleweight champion Denzel Bentley 14-1-1, 12 KOs) faces Wednesbury’s Sam Evans (10-1-1, 3 KOs) in a non-title ten rounder.
In eight spherical motion is Southampton Light-weight hope Ryan Garner (10-0, 6 KOs) who containers Portugal’s Pedro Manuel Gomes (9-1, 2 KOs).
Irish Welterweight prospect Dylan Moran (15-1, 6 KOs), thrilling Liverpool Tremendous-Bantamweight Andrew Cain (7-0, 6 KOs), Northampton Tremendous-Light-weight Eithan James (6-0) and Dubliner Willo Hayden (1-0) all field six rounders.
Telford pair, Tremendous-Light-weight Macauley Owen (1-0, 1 KO) and Bantamweight debutant Raheem Muhammed are in 4 spherical motion.
