(MAY 23) Germany’s Jennifer
Retzke and Sweden’s Mikaela Laurén are set to face each other,
for the IBF Light Middleweight World title, at York Hall in
Bethnal Green, London on Friday 5th July 2013.
Retzke, who won the IBF crown on her second attempt, has had a
stellar career that has seen her capture not only the IBF World
title but also the German Welterweight title.
One of the truly exciting female fighters, Retzka has a fearsome
right
hand, as is clear by her stellar record of twelve wins, nine by
way of
stoppage, with just the single loss to Daniella Smith, when they
fought for the vacant IBF Welterweight title back November 2010.
Laurén, who has a record of eighteen wins, six by way of
stoppage, and two losses, is a stylish boxer who has proved she
can hold her own with the best boxers around, with losses only
to World #1 Cecelia Braekhus and Loli Munoz.
This historic World Championship battle will headline the Dave
Murphy, in association with Acourtier Events, promoted
‘Independence Day’ event at the famous home of Boxing in the
capital, as part of an international spectacular featuring some
of the most exciting young prospects in Europe.
Main support sees Dublin, Ireland, via New York, USA, newly
crowned WBU International Lightweight Champion Stephen Ormond
back in UK action.
Ormond has a record of thirteen wins and just the single -
highly
controversial - loss, to Paul Appleby, will be looking to build
his fan
base in the UK as he targets both Kevin Mitchell and reigning
WBO King Ricky Burns as future ‘victims’.
Woolwich, London, via Philadelphia USA, Featherweight Marianne
‘Golden Girl’ Marston returns to York Hall, the scene of her
sensational debut, which see the highly praised protégé of
legendary Heavyweight Champion of the World, Smokin’ Joe Frazier
and two time Cruiserweight King Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, stop
Hungarian #1 ranked Gabriella Roman in just one minute and forty
seven seconds of the first round back in April.
Another sensational South Londoner with American connections is
Streatham Light Heavyweight Jovan Young, who makes his first
trip to the York Hall as a pro.
The highly decorated former amateur star has a record of four
wins, three by way of stoppage, and a single draw as a pro. Not
a bad start considering Young has yet to fight in the UK as a
pro, instead preferring to do things the hard way and fight
overseas.
Another explosive big hitting young star taking part in this
historic
event is Denmark’s Osama Hadifi. The 27 year old Light
Welterweight from Copenhagen possesses a perfect six wins – all
by first round stoppage finish – and no losses.
‘Independence Day’ also sees the debut of two highly decorated
young amateur stars making their professional debut.
Turkish teenager Shiya Ozgul has fought over a hundred times and
has represented his country in many international amateur
competitions.
Ozgul, who has been describes as a ‘natural’ by his manager and
coaching team, is already being touted as a future World
Champion – big talk you may think, but no this youngster has
more than held his own in sparring with some of the country’s
top prospects already.
Highly rated Birmingham amateur, Antonio Counihan, makes his pro
debut on the 5th July. Couniham didn’t just represent his
country, he was the Captain and a clear favourite to secure a
Team GB berth for the Rio 2016 Olympics, before turning his
attention to the professional ranks.
During his stellar amateur career Counihan was Midland area ABA,
junior ABA and World Youth Champion and in his last amateur
season reached the semi-finals of the National ABAs, as well a
being an integral member of the Team GB development squad.
At time of going to press Dave Murphy is close to securing
another major name, with exceptional credentials, to debut on
the 5th July event – so watch this space for more news on this.
Jennifer Rezke versus Mikaela Laurén, for the IBF Light
Middleweight World Championship honors, headlines the Dave
Murphy, in association with Acourtier Events, promoted
‘Independence Day’ event, which takes place at York Hall in
Bethnal Green, London, on Friday 5th July 2013.
Tickets, priced £30 (Gallery), £35 (Ground floor standard
seated) and £65 (Ringside) are available on-line at
tkoboxoffice.com -
mariannemarston.com - acourtier.com - or in person from the TRAD
TKO Boxing Gym in Canning town – tkoboxinggym.com - and Ringtone
Gym in Euston - ringtonehealthandfitness.com - or from any of
the boxers taking part in the event, or call – 07960 850645,
07809 499896 or 07557 641597 for further information.
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