SUMMER SHOWDOWN CANCELLED

Fighting Chance Promotions regret to announce that this Friday’s Summer Showdown show in Gateshead has been cancelled.

Andrew Buchanan’s Northern Area title clash against Greg O’Neill was set to headline the bill, while Anthony Nelson’s first appearance since lifting the Commonwealth title in April was chief support.

Fighting Chance’s Lewis Scott and Jone TK were to make up the rest of the card, with Scott re-matching Simeone Lucas, and Jone TK making his debut at heavyweight.

However the bill has been called off after Greg O’Neill and Ian Hallsall suffered injuries.

The withdrawals of Halsall and O’Neill meant there were only two fights left on the bill, and promoter Steve Wraith along with Fighting Chance director Lewis Pendleton, were forced to make the tough decision to cancel ‘Summer Showdown 1’.

Despite the show being cancelled, Pendleton has declared his ambition to get Jone TK, Scott and Buchanan back in the ring as soon as possible.

He said: “We are absolutely devastated that this show has been cancelled. The lads had trained hard for 13 weeks and looked in terrific shape.

“Andy, Jone TK and Lewis have shown tremendous dedication by wanting to get straight back in the gym despite this setback. We will assess the options available to them and look to get them out as soon as possible.

"We will be speaking to Gary O’Neill’s team in order to re-schedule a Northern Area title clash against Andrew Buchanan. We promised Andy title opportunities, and we will look at the area title before moving onto major honours.”

If you bought tickets for ‘Summer Showdown 1’ please contact your point of purchase for ticket refunds.

Lewis Scott: "I'm back to my old self and I'll show it on August 21"

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Lewis Scott has declared that he is back to his former self ahead of fighting on August 21, at the Academy For Sport at Gateshead Stadium.

The Newbiggin boxer dislocated his shoulder in a loss to Rhys Pagan in November and has struggled to get back to winning ways since. (Losing a narrow points decision to Simone Lucas in May.)

However, Scott has worked hard on the rehabilitation of his shoulder and now feels he can re-create the form that saw him begin his career with five straight victories.

He said: “I was apprehensive about my shoulder in the last fight and as a result I was hesitating too much. But I had to get in the ring at some stage.

“This time round I haven’t had any problems with my shoulder. I’m back to my old self. I’m looping my left hands in and I’m putting the pressure on my opponents again in sparring.

“I’m a come forward fighter and we will definitely see that on August 21.”

Scott joined the Fighting Chance set-up in January, and is assured that the switch has had a positive impact on his career.

“My nutritionist Chris Clayton has worked wonders with me. Normally I don’t eat well, but he’s got me back on target,” he added.

“Ronnie Rowe (Fighting Chance chief coach) and Gary Barr (Fighting Chance coach) speak for themselves. They are legends in the North East and it’s doing me the world of good. I’m firing on all cylinders.

“Travis Dickinson, Jon-Lewis Dickinson and Craig Dixon are all established fighters and you don’t get to that level without a good coach. You can be as talented as you want, but you need a good team to take you to the next level.

“All the work with the Fighting Chance team is paying off and I need to showcase it on August 21.”

Any tickets that were purchased for the original date are valid for the rescheduled show. Tickets start at £35 and can be bought from any boxers on the bill, or from www.wraithpromotions.com.

**SPONSORS REQUIRED FOR FIGHTERS ON AUGUST 21 'SUMMER SHOWDOWN' SHOW**

Andrew Buchanan, Lewis Scott and Jone TK are featuring on the August 21 ‘Summer Showdown 1’ show at the Academy For Sport at Gateshead Stadium.

Buchanan’s Northern Area title shot against Gregg O’Neill is the shows headliner, while Lewis Scott looks to avenge his defeat to Simone Lucas and heavyweight Jone TK makes his professional debut.

The Fighting Chance stable are working hard in their preparations and need your help in paying for training costs- which include physiotherapy, strength & conditioning and training supplements.

In return, the sponsorship packages on hand are the perfect opportunity for your business.

The headline sponsor package, which involves the Northern Area title clash between Andrew Buchanan and Gregg O’Neill includes:

-Branding on two corner posts on August 21

-Full-page advert in programme

-Logo on fighters t-shirts

-Logo on trainers t-shirts

-Announcements during the show, which will advertise your business.

-Branding at press conference, weigh-in and during the show

-Logo to feature during live YouTube stream

-Credits in all local press and press releases

-Logo on Fighting Chance TV interviews

-Plus 5 VIP Tickets

Alternatively, the separate boxer sponsorship package includes:

-Branding on t-shirt of boxer

-Branding on t-shirt of trainer

-Framed signed photo from boxer

-Half page advert

-Plus 2 VIP Tickets

If interested, please email fighting.chance@mail.com or personal message the Fighting Chance Promotions facebook page, and we’ll get back to you.

'Summer Showdown 1’ postponed

Due to minor injuries to key fighters on the bill, ‘Summer Showdown 1’ has been postponed.

The show was originally scheduled for July 24, but Relentless Promotions and Fighting Chance have made the decision to re-schedule.

Travis Dickinson was set to headline the bill, as he was looking to get back on track after suffering a first round stoppage defeat to Mustafa Chadlioui in April.

Speaking on the postponement, Fighting Chance director Lewis Pendleton said:

“Whilst we are disappointed to have to postpone the show, collectively myself, Ron Rowe, Steve Wraith and Danny Cox are all in agreement that postponing the show is the best option.

“Injuries are inevitable in boxing and it’s a shame that it has caused the show to be postponed. But with the injuries sustained we didn’t feel it was right to go-ahead, as the paying public deserve a card of high caliber.

"Those who bought tickets from the fighters can either use their ticket on the re-scheduled show, or alternatively can get a refund from the point of purchase."

An additional show was also planned for September 18, with Danny Wall making his highly anticipated professional debut. However, the postponement of 'Summer Showdown 1' has caused a knock-on effect, meaning the show in September will also have to be re-scheduled.

Further information will be available in due course and Fighting Chance would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.