By Ben Carey
In a surprising outcome, The British Boxing Board of Control has allowed Danny Williams to keep his British heavyweight title despite Williams losing in the quarter-final of the recent Prizefighter: The Heavyweights III competition against outsider Carl Baker a fortnight ago. Williams, who was floored twice by Baker in the opening round before conceding a three-round points decision, was expected to be stripped of his British crown and retire following his disappointing loss. The Board of Control has given Williams a reprieve however but have insisted that the Brixton man must defend his British title against the winner of Sam Sexton and Martin Rogan who will contest the Commonwealth crown in a rematch in Belfast on November 6.
The Board’s decision now opens the door for current British title holders to take part in future Prizefighter events and potentially keep their Lonsdale belts even if they fail to win the tournament. To read the rest of the latest British title news, click the link.
HEAVYWEIGHT DANNY WILLIAMS (Holder) v SAM SEXTON/MARTIN ROGAN
Regulation 22.17. The Stewards of the Board at their last meeting on Wednesday, 14th October 2009 considered the status of the British Heavyweight Champion Danny Williams. The Stewards decided that Mr. Williams would remain Champion and his next defence of the British Championship would be a mandatory defence against the winner of the Final Eliminator between SAM SEXTON v MARTIN ROGAN, which takes place at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on Friday, 6th November 2009.
The Stewards decided this contest will be put out for purse bids at the next meeting of the Board on Wednesday, 11th November 2009, the contest to take place at a time determined by the Stewards.
CRUISERWEIGHT ROBERT NORTON (Holder) v DAVID DOLAN
Following agreement being reached between the parties the above contest to be promoted by Richard Hatton will take place on a date and at a venue as yet to be advised.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TONY QUIGLEY (Holder) v PAUL SMITH
The above contest to be promoted by Frank Warren will take place at the Echo Arena, Liverpool on Friday, 30th October 2009.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (Eliminator) PAUL DAVID v KENNY ANDERSON
Following the opening of purse bids at Head Office at 12.00.noon on Wednesday, 14th October 2009, the winning bid was submitted by Promoter Tommy Gilmour. The contest to take place on 18th January 2010 at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Glasgow.
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT ANTHONY SMALL (Holder) v THOMAS MCDONAGH
The Stewards approved a request from Promoter Richard Hatton for the above voluntary defence to take place on Friday, 27th November 2009 at the Robin Park Arena, Wigan.
WELTERWEIGHT KELL BROOK (Holder) v MICHAEL JENNINGS
The above contest to be promoted by Frank Warren will take place at the Echo Arena, Liverpool on Friday, 30th October 2009, strictly subject to the winner waiving grace and defending when called upon to do so.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT KEVIN MITCHELL (Holder) v RICKY BURNS
The above contest to be promoted by Frank Warren will take place at the Newcastle Arena, Newcastle on Saturday, 5th December 2009.
FEATHERWEIGHT MARTIN LINDSAY (Holder) v JOHN SIMPSON
Due to John Simpson having contractual obligations to defend his Commonwealth Championship, the purse bids for this contest were cancelled. The Stewards decided to put out the purse bids for the following contest.
MARTIN LINDSAY (Holder) v JAMIE ARTHUR
The above contest is put out for purse bids to be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions attached to the Board’s Head Office by 12.00.noon Wednesday, 11th November 2009, the contest to take place by the end of January 2010, strictly subject to the winner waiving grace and defending when called upon to do so.
BANTAMWEIGHT GARY DAVIES (Holder) v IAN NAPA
The above contest to be promoted by Frank Maloney will take place at the Bolton Arena, Manchester on Friday, 23rd October 2009.
SUPER FLYWEIGHT LEE HASKINS (Holder) v DON BROADHURST
Following agreement being reached between the parties, the above contest to be promoted by Frank Maloney will take place on a date and at a venue as yet to be advised.
FLYWEIGHT CHRIS EDWARDS (Holder) v SHINNY BAYAAR
The above contest to be promoted by Frank Maloney will take place at the Bolton Arena, Manchester on Friday, 23rd October 2009.
