Introducing Fighting Chance’s latest signing: Jamie ‘Boom Boom’ Jones

Former mixed martial artist, Jamie ‘Boom Boom’ Jones has signed a deal with Fighting Chance Promotions in a switch to professional boxing.

In making the turnover, the 25-year-old joins a growing promotional outfit after director Lewis Pendleton took out a promoter’s license last month.

The move will come as a surprise to many, but Jones, who has featured in over 100 competitive bouts across mixed martial arts, kickboxing and white-collar boxing is adamant that the transition to boxing is long overdue.

Subject to board approval, Jones will make his professional debut on Fighting Chance’s inaugural show, on March 26 at Gateshead Leisure Centre.

He said: “I have kept myself busy in other disciplines, but boxing was never far away. I continued with it throughout my career in mixed martial arts. Everybody would notice that my boxing was at a very high level.

“I always knew my passion was boxing.  I’ve decided to be true to myself and just give myself a chance. After all I’ve boxed since I was seven years old. I owe it to myself to be a professional boxer.

“Now is the right time. I’m at the perfect age as I’m mature and have life experience. I know what is involved to challenge at the highest level and win titles, and that’s what I intend to do.”

In his youth, Jones boxed at Birtley ABC and is therefore already familiar with some of the names at Fighting Chance – including Mark White and Craig Dixon.

The Gateshead-born fighter won British and European accolades in the amateur and semi-professional mixed martial arts scene, and with the help of hard work hopes to crossover his success to the professional ranks of boxing.

The middleweight prospect added: “Upon signing for Fighting Chance, I did my homework first. I would not just go professional with anybody. This is the right team for me and that’s why I chose to come here.

“They have four shows scheduled for this year. Hopefully I can feature on all four and build a solid foundation.

“I am in the gym every night and I am happy with how everything has been going. I’ve only been training with Fighting Chance since December and I already feel so much better. Come March 26, I’ll be ready to fire on all cylinders on my professional debut."

Subject to board approval, Jamie ‘Boom Boom’ Jones will make his professional debut on ‘Genesis’, on March 26, at Gateshead Leisure Centre. Tickets can be purchased via any boxers on the bill, or on www.fightingchancepromotions.co.uk

Jon-Lewis Dickinson to headline ‘Genesis’ on March 26 at Gateshead Leisure Centre

Cruiserweight Jon-Lewis Dickinson is set to headline Fighting Chance’s inaugural show on March 26 at Gateshead Leisure Centre.

The 29-year-old will feature for the first time since his career-best victory against Stephen Simmons in April, where he clinched the WBC International Silver title at the Metro Radio Arena.

Dickinson will top a bill that includes an array of North East boxers, including stablemates Mark White, Jone TK and debutant Jamie Jones (subject to board approval).

As part of an exclusive partnership, ‘Genesis’ will be the first Fighting Chance show that will air across all four Made Television channels: Made in Bristol, Made in Cardiff, Made in Leeds and Made in Tyne & Wear.

Fighting Chance promoter, Lewis Pendleton said: “We are delighted to provide a platform for North East fans to see Jon-Lewis Dickinson back in action.

"With our exclusive broadcast partner, Made Television, and an exciting lineup of boxers, March 26 promises to be a great night for boxing fans.”

Mark Clauzel of Ringstar Promotions, has four boxers on the bill, including: Basi Razaq, Herry Biembe, Michael Dixon and Kevin Elliot.

Razaq is looking to bounce back from his first career defeat and Biembe, a former Olympian, will make his highly anticipated UK debut.

Elsewhere, James Barnes will debut at light heavyweight after losing over five stone, and Tommy Conroy duo Danny ‘Tsunami’ Wall and Gary Reeve will also feature.

Tickets for ‘Genesis’ on March 26 will be available soon. For the latest Fighting Chance news, follow our twitter page @fcpromotions1 and like our official facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/fightingchancepromotions/?fref=ts

Fighting Chance Promotions agree exclusive deal with Made Television

Fighting Chance Promotions are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with Made Television, which will see four live boxing events air in 2016 on the free-to air channel.

Under the terms of the agreement, Fighting Chance Promotions will broadcast shows live and exclusive across all four MADE Television channels: Made in Bristol, Made in Cardiff, Made in Leeds and Made in Tyne & Wear.

The deal includes pre-fight build-up, exclusive interviews and the non-televised undercard fights will be screened on delay as part of a highlights show.

With the move, Fighting Chance Promotions are aiming to raise the profile of North East boxing and provide opportunities for some of the region’s most talented fighters.

Fighting Chance director, Lewis Pendleton, said: “I am delighted that through our teams hard work we have been able to secure an exclusive deal with Made Television which will see Fighting Chance become their official boxing partner.

“We would like to thank Made Television for sharing in our vision to promote and raise the profile of professional boxing.”

Tony Hazell, Station Manager at Made in Tyne & Wear adds: “We’re very excited about our new partnership with Fighting Chance. Here at Made, we pride ourselves on showcasing exclusive and entertaining content. With over 1.9 million viewers tuning in monthly across all four stations, this is an amazing platform for professional boxing to reach a whole new audience.”  

Fighting Chance’s first televised boxing show under the new deal will be March 26. Follow Fighting Chance on twitter at @fcpromotions1 for an upcoming announcement on the venue, and the line-up for the bill.

If you, or your company would like to get involved with this exciting partnership please contact Lesley Watt sales@madeintyneandwear.tv for sponsorship opportunities.

Fighting Chance Promotions are a boxing management and promotion company based in the North East of England and currently manage Jon-Lewis Dickinson, Craig Dixon, Lewis Scott, Jone TK and Mark White.

Made Television broadcast on Freeview channel 8, Virgin 159 and Sky Guide 117 for Made in Bristol, Made in Leeds and Made in Tyne & Wear, and Made in Cardiff on Freeview 134, Virgin 159 and Sky Guide 23.