We are delighted to announce that as of today, we will begin to develop a team that will specialise in the development of online content and in particular, live online streaming.
We know that in order to raise the profile of North East boxing and North East fighters, we must enhance our online platform to reflect a changing shift in the way in which audiences consume and engage with TV and online content.
Therefore we are pleased to announce that we are working with Stu Armstrong Media, to produce online content for 'Fortitude' on March 11th.
Stu's background and experience in this is area is invaluable and we look forward to welcoming him on board for this show.
We are also pleased to have Andy Buchanan commentating alongside Anth Hardy, who will be making his commentary debut.
We will announce further details about our plans for future shows as we continue working on this new and exciting concept that will truly provide fighters with the platform that they deserve.
A special thank you goes to Hit Hard News and Wedoo for their fantastic design work, and we look forward to unveiling our new look FC TV soon.
Look out for exclusive interviews, content, weekly shows and live stream events (starting in May).
#TeamFC
Monday, 6 March 2017
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Press Conference For 'Fortitude" March 11th Show At The Walker Dome – How It Went Down!
On Monday February 20th, there was a press conference held at the Vermont Hotel in Newcastle, for the March 11th show at the Walker Dome, here is how things went down.
The conference was opened by Fighting Chance Promotions
promoter, Lewis Pendleton, who confirmed that he was “very happy” to be working
with Steve Wraith, from ProBox Gateshead, again for this show.
The main event on the show will be a highly-anticipated clash
between Tom Whitfield and Billy Snaith for the British Challenge belt, and it
was Whitfield who had he say first, simply stating that “can’t wait to be back
out” and that he could only see one outcome for the upcoming fight, which was,
in his own words “I can just see me winning.”
The microphone was then passed over to Billy Snaith, who also
seemed very confident, citing “great sparring” and that he “will win because I
have the balls.”
Snaith, who is currently unbeaten, was very respectful of
Whitfield, adding “he (Whitfield) is a good boxer and I want to fight the best
around from the North East.”
While the clash between Tom Whitfield and Billy Snaith is
one that cannot be missed, the rest of the card is also packed with quality.
Co-headlining with Whitfield and Snaith is Bazi Razaq
against Dwayne Sheldon, which is for another challenge belt, this time at
welterweight.
However, neither Razaq or Sheldon could attend the press
conference.
Moving away from the excitement of the title fights, there
are also two debutants on the show.
Fighting Chance Promotions this week announced the signings
of Krissy Pilkington and Darren Reay, and subject to medical clearance, both
will box on the March 11th show.
Pilkington seems very excited about his prospects, audaciously
claiming “I’m not here to take part I’m here to take over.”
Reay was slightly more calm than Pilkington simply saying
that he is “looking forward” to starting his professional career.
So, from title fights to debutants, this show promises to
deliver fireworks, and to round off our look at the press conference, the show
will also feature another two boxers who are hoping to box for titles before
the year is up.
The boxers in question are Kyle Redfearn and Jeff Saunders,
with both of these prospects boasting flawless professional records.
Saunders, who is 9-0 with five wins inside the distance, is
boxing a six-round contest, and says that he wants to be “boxing for titles” by
the end of the year.
Redfearn seems to share this enthusiasm, summing up his
ambitions by saying “I would like to box for a northern area title before the
end of the year.”
One thing is for sure, all of these boxers are determined to
showcase their qualities, and this show on March 11th is not one to
be missed.
Monday, 23 January 2017
FIRST SHOW OF 2017 TO INCLUDE 2 TITLE FIGHTS ON TYNESIDE
Fighting Chance Promotions can formally announce that our first show of 2017 - ‘Fortitude’ - will take place at the Walker Dome on the 11th March.
A co-promotion with Pro Boxing Newcastle-Gateshead, Fortitude will host a stacked card of local talent including two scheduled title bouts.
Tom Whitfield will be looking to bounce back from his first career defeat against the unbeaten Billy Snaith for the British Challenge title.
Whitfield put on a gruelling display in the rematch against Daniel Cope in October, and although missing out on an area title in only his 5th professional bout, will be looking to capture his first belt in March and get back to winning ways.
Snaith, 3-0 as a professional, seems to have taken to the pro-game exceptionally well with two of his three wins coming against much more experienced opponents. Now under the guidance of Jeff Saunders Snr., the County Durham boxer aims to impress in the first stern test in his career.
In a second British Challenge title bout, Tyneside favourite Basi Razaq will battle in out with Dwayne Sheldon at the Walker Dome.
Winning his first three bouts by TKO, Razaq will be hoping that a dominant performance at Fortitude will be the catalyst he needs to begin his ascent up the domestic ladder.
After dominating young prospect Neil Parry last July, Sheldon put on an aggressive display against Lee Mould in September. Although eventually succumbing to the power of Mould, Dwayne Sheldon will be aiming to put in a grinding display in what promises to be an explosive battle.
Undefeated Fighting Chance duo Jamie Humble and Kyle Redfearn are also both set to appear on the Fortitude card.
Blighted by injury for much of last year, Humble made an impressive return to the ring in front of the Boxnation cameras last month. Dominating 59 fight veteran Simas Volosinas over 4 rounds, many feel that the Tyneside prospect has an extremely bright future in the sport.
Eager to make his name in professional boxing after also suffering an injury set-back, former MMA standout Kyle Redfearn is aiming to extend his unbeaten beginning in the pro-ranks.
Although only 26 years old, Redfearn has a 16 fight mixed martial arts record, and showed a seamless transition into boxing with a KO on his debut. The Ferryhill fighter looks to put on another devastating display in March and will be hoping for a title bout by the end of the year.
Fighting Chance stablemate Jones TK Volou will face an immediate rematch with Josh Sandland. Coming off a close decision loss in their bout, TK has his sights firmly set on bouncing back on March 11th and getting back into area title contention.
Both unbeaten and establishing themselves quickly in the North East, Jeff Saunders and Jordan King intend to continue their faultless runs on the Fortitude card alongside Neil Hepper and Danny Wall.
Also featuring on the card are Paul Gidney, Kris Pilkington and Darren Reay.
Tickets will be available from any of the fighters on the card, online via Ticketmaster or from the Walker Dome itself.
As ever Fighting Chance would like to thank our partners Hit Hard News and Made in Tyne and Wear.
AUTHOR: Declan Bell
AUTHOR: Declan Bell
Saturday, 14 January 2017
FIGHTING CHANCE LAUNCH TICKET INITIATIVE
Fighting Chance Promotions are excited to announce a new initiative designed to engage new audiences as well as rewarding our loyal boxing fans.
With professional boxing relying heavily on local businesses sponsoring events and fighters selling tickets, we hope that this initiative will aid us in organising more professional boxing shows and importantly giving our talented boxers the platform to progress their careers and box for titles.
Lewis Pendleton, promotor at Fighting Chance Promotions, expressed his excitement and aspirations for the new fan-friendly scheme.
"We firmly believe in setting new standards and being the benchmark for how small hall shows should be promoted.
We aspire to offer fight fans a real experience by creating genuine 50/50 contests, championship fights and overall a great night of entertainment.
The ticket initiatives offer real value for money for fight fans. We hope as many people take up the opportunity for these fanatic value passes".
There are 3 types of tickets:
SEASON TICKET: Offering fans the following -
• Admission to every Fighting Chance promoted show (minimum of 4 per annum).
• Exclusive reserved seating to each show.
• A free Fighting Chance t-shirt.
• 25% of the purchase of any additional tickets for our events.
CORPORATE SEASON TICKET: Offering fans the following -
• Admission to every Fighting Chance promoted show (minimum of 4 per annum).
• Exclusive reserved RINGSIDE seating to each show.
• Food and access to the Corporate Lounge.
• A free Fighting Chance t-shirt.
• 50% of the purchase of any additional tickets for our events.
THE FIGHT FOLLOWER: Support your favourite Fighting Chance boxer by taking out the Fight Follower pass with the proceeds directly supporting you favourite fighter. You will also take advantage of the following -
• Admission to every Fighting Chance promoted show (minimum of 4 per annum).
• Exclusive reserved seating to each show.
• A free Fighting Chance t-shirt.
• The chance to 'meet and greet' your sponsored boxer along with a post-fight photo opportunity.
For any more information regarding any of our packages, please contact our team via Facebook.
AUTHOR: Declan Bell
AUTHOR: Declan Bell
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