Bowen wasn't ready for him
30th September 2002
Michael “just tell him I’m ready for him”
Bowen as pulled out of October's Super-Middleweight Title challenge
against Matthew Barney, leaving the way for the ex-Jamaican Olympic
fighter Chris Nembhard to bid for the crown.
Since moving from Jamaica to Stratford, London,
Chris Nembhard hasn't always had things his own way in the ring as
he's adapted to the professional game. Now he's gained in experience
and still carries a reputation for being "dangerous and
difficult", reinforced by knocking down Brian Magee for the
first time in his career.
According to promoter Lloyd Honeyghan, the
Barney camp was initially less than enthusiastic about facing
Nembhard in the ring. "It took a week to persuade them to fight
Nembhard - the guy's a bit of an animal. The board was behind it and
Barney's no chicken so it's all sorted now."
Barney’s manager, Eugene Malone , said
“We’re looking for much bigger things than the southern title
– we’re looking for a world title fight by the end of next
year.”
The title fight takes place on the 20th October at the Elephant and Castle
leisure centre with a full under card of bouts and a live concert by
Boney-M (featuring original member, Maizie Williams) doors open at
5pm with the first bell an 6pm.
Other bouts planned for the evening include
Matthew Barr, Calvin Stonestreet, Albie Hunt, Mickey (Young Gun)
Coveney and Frances Doherty.
Tickets start at just £25, and are available
at Lloyd Honeyghan's web site, www.theeyeofthetiger.com
or The Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre (020-7582-5505) or
Maloney's Fight Factory (020 7740 2876)
About The Eye of the Tiger
Lloyd Honeyghan’s promotion company was
established on his retirement from the ring in 1995 following an
outstanding career during which he won the undisputed World
Welterweight title twice, holding it for four years. Freeman of the
Borough of Southwalk, Lloyd spends his time developing
theeyeofthetiger.com, promoting professional boxing and supporting
many youth and community projects and charities both in his native
south London and the rest of the UK.
www.theeyeofthetiger.com
Lloyd Honeyghan 07956-405 007 lloyd.honeyghan@theeyeofthetiger.com
Toni Capelli 0870-740-7149 (Press and other enquiries) toni@theeyeofthetiger.com
About Boney-M
Boney-M, one of the most sensational bands
ever, is the only group in history to release two best-selling
singles into the all-time top-ten list of UK records. Maizie
Williams, Boney-M member from the very start, has rebuilt the group
and toured the world, including Russia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan,
China, thrilling new audiences with an energetic visual performances
of the well loved songs
Donavon Nelson (Manager) +44 20 7436 0820
donavon@novanod.demon.co.uk
Note for Editors
A when Boney-M split
in the mid-80s, a newer member formed another group under the
Boney-M banner in Germany. To avoid legal complications it is most
important to differentiate the two bands, so please use the phrase
“Boney-M featuring Maizie Williams”
