Friday, 24 July 2015

Andrew Buchanan to fight for Northern Area title on August 21


Fighting Chance Promotions are delighted to announce that Andrew Buchanan will challenge for the Northern Area title on August 21 at the Academy For Sport, against Greg O'Neil, subject to the contest being approved by the British Boxing Board of Control.

Since returning to the professional ranks in 2013 after an eight-year absence, Buchanan has gone on a six-fight unbeaten streak, and has made a steady rise up the super-middleweight rankings.

At the age of 35, Buchanan is in a hurry, and the Northern Area belt could be a potential launchpad to further honours, including the English and British title.

The Newcastle-born boxer expressed his delight at landing the title shot, labelling the area title clash as the 'biggest fight of his career.'

He said: "It's a massive opportunity for me. I want to challenge for the English title, and this is something I have to do before then. I want to prove I'm the best in the region before looking up and down the country.

"I returned to the sport for the glory and to win titles, and because of my age I can't hang about. There is no way I will be looking past this fight, I know how much is riding on it.

"Ronnie Rowe and Lewis Pendleton have really got behind me. They have put their time, effort and money to get me these opportunities because they believe in me. It's up to me to prove them right when I get in the ring."


Greg O'Neil, who is based out of the Gus Robinson Developments gym in Hartlepool, will oppose 'El Cannon' over ten rounds.

The 24-year old has suffered two defeats in five outings, against London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ogogo and Lewis Taylor, who currently holds the English middleweight title.

With O'Neil's defeats only being against top quality opposition, Buchanan is more than aware of the challenge that lies ahead.

"I'm expecting ten hard rounds, so that is what we are training for. I've never seen him box, but I've got a rough idea of what kind of style he's got and what he brings to the table.

"All of the boxers at Gus Robinson Developments gym in Hartlepool are tough, strong lads. I know I'm going to be in for a hard fight, and there is no such thing as a pushover. I've got to be at my best to beat him."



Fighting Chance director Lewis Pendleton is confident that Buchanan can challenge for domestic titles, and complimented the efforts of Mick Marsden, who matched Buchanan with O'Neil.

He said: “Navigating Andy to a Northern Area title shot is something we have aimed for in the past few months, and we are delighted to have landed this brilliant opportunity for him.

“Andy has exceptional boxing ability and like all our fighters, he needs challenged to see how far he can go. 

"We believe landing a Northern Area title clash for Andy is a stepping-stone towards bigger things, and that includes perhaps an English or even a British title shot. If Andy is to box for domestic honours, then these are the sort of fights he needs to win."

Fighting Chance Promotions are optimistic that Andrew Buchanan’s Northern Area title clash on August 21 will be a stepping-stone to bigger things, including potential title-shots for the English or British title.

If you, or your company would like to be part of Buchanan’s bid for title glory via sponsorship, please email fighting.chance@mail.com or personal message the Fighting Chance Promotions facebook page, and we’ll get back to you.



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