GBM Sports have today announced a monster full card for ‘Nowhere To Hide’ at Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, on Friday, 27th September.
Promoter Izzy Asif builds on an incredible and unprecedented debut year. Building his reputation for showcasing and signing elite talent, in 50/50 match-ups, in entertaining nights of boxing around the country. They quickly garnered the attention of talkSPORT signing a multi-fight deal with the broadcaster, before signing their first TV deal with streaming giant DAZN.
Izzy Asif said: “We’re excited to deliver an incredible night of boxing for subscribers on DAZN. This card has everything. Hughie Fury faces a potential banana skin in the fierce punching Thun. Former World Champion Maxi Hughes will be looking for a dominant display. 50:50 title action in both the men and women’s divisions. This is a huge night. Boxing fans, get yourself out to the Canon Arena, Sheffield or make sure you’re tuned in on DAZN. This is a thrilling night of boxing you don’t want to miss.”
Hughie Fury (28-3) continues a great year of activity as he builds himself back into contention for a World Title shot. The Heavyweight hopeful, from one of the most renowned fighting lineages, won the respect and admiration of fans when he challenged the likes of Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker, and seasoned operators in Kubrat Pulev and Alexandr Povetkin. The 29-year-old faces the explosive Christian Thun (9-1), who has won 7 of his 10 contests by KO in his third fight of the year as he vies to follow in the footsteps of his cousin Tyson Fury and win the Heavyweight crown.
Former IBO World Champion Maxi Hughes (26-7-2) returns to action as he aims to become a two time world champion following his loss to George Kambosos Jr (21-3) in a 6 round contest against ‘The Greek God’ Efstathios Antonas (7-2-2). The 34-year-old intends to deliver a dominant performance for DAZN subscribers to prove why he still belongs at the pinnacle of the sport.
GBM Star-signing Shakiel Thompson (12-0) defends his IBF European and WBO Global Middleweight crowns against the tough River Wilson-Bent (17-4-2) who has previously faced the likes of Hamzah Sheeraz, Tyler Denny, Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams as he aims to assert himself as the number one middleweight in Britain, as he looks to come through this potential banana skin and push on towards major titles.
Tysie Gallagher (8-2) challenges former Team GB member Tori-Ellis Willetts (5-0) in an all-action clash for the British and Commonwealth Bantamweight titles. Gallagher looks to gain the belt that eluded her as she lost her challenge to Nina Hughes who went on to become World Champion. Willetts looks to fast-track her career towards a world title challenge by cleaning up domestically in only her 6th contest.
In a mouth-watering 50:50 clash, GBM’s new signing, Doncaster’s Reece Mould (18-2) will face former world title challenger Ryan Walsh (28-4-2) in a bout that could steal the show. The pair look to gain the advantage in a long-running rivalry between the two stables.
Former English Champion Jack Bateson (19-1-0) returns to action, alongside his fellow Leedsman Koby McNamara (7-0) as the two huge ticket sellers look to pack out the arena. Undefeated prospects Amaar Akbar (6-0) GBM’s new star signing, Muhammad Mustafa Ali (4-0-1), Taz Nadeem (2-0) and Naphtali Nembhard (3-0) return to action in big steps up, whilst Edward Hardy makes his highly anticipated debut after committing his future to GBM Sports..
