Sanigar Events presents ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ Championship Boxing at Action Indoor Sports, Bristol,England on April 16. Unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Hasan Karkardi originally from Iran now based out of Bristol will challenge Newcastle’s Scott Westgarth for the International Light Heavyweight Challenge Belt. Westgarth is no stranger to Bristol boxers having stopped his last two Bristol foes Lee Nutland and Krystian Nadolski. Karkardi who is unbeaten in 6 contests will want to avenge his stablemates with a statement win and snatch the first title of his professional career.
Two time English title challenger and Midlands Area Champion Ash Lane is keen to rebuild and get himself back into title contention following a narrow points loss to Jason Cunningham for the English title last month. Hometown favourite Dan Sarkozi will also feature in a 4 round contest against Paul O’Brien of Hull. Sarkozi is unbeaten in his last two contests and will no doubt bring a great following to his first contest at the Whitchurch Centre.
The unbeaten trio of former Empire ABC team mates David Bailey, Duane Winters and Tim Cutler will all want to but on a special show for the home crowd. Light heavyweight David Bailey nicknamed ‘The Bomber’ brings an all action crowd pleasing style, ‘The Gas Man’ Duane Winters who has a clean sweep of wins in 3 contests brings huge support from his local Knowle West and Tim Cutler has shown true grit in securing the first two wins of his career.
Liam ‘Raging Bull’ Hunt from Weston Super Mare believes he is ready for a big year after training and sparring alongside Southern Area Champion Tamuka Mucha. Hunt is keen to start off 2016 with a knock out win at Whitchurch. ‘The Somerset Stallion’ Ryan Wheeler from Frome continues to build his status in the super featherweight division after three dominating performances in 2015. Wheeler has been working closely with IBF World Champion Lee Haskins as he prepares for the first defence of his world title.
Cheddar’s Henry Smith returns to the ring moving down a weight division from Heavyweight to Cruiserweight following a long spell in the gym. Making his debut on the card will be super bantamweight Jack Budge from Lamborn, Berkshire who was the ABA Three Nations Youth champion. Budge is Sanigar Events latest signing and is in a great position to learn from the likes of Ashley Lane, Andrew Selby and Lee Haskins.
Promoter Chris Sanigar added: “I am very pleased to be returning to the Whitchurch after such a historical night there last June when Lee Haskins won the interim world title. Boxing in that same venue will no doubt bring a boost to the younger boxers coming through and it is exciting to give the lads a chance to showcase themselves on a home show.”
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March 15, 2016[i]
