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Photo by: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
London - Monday, 7th March 2011


Mitchell Balker Looks To Topple æThe EmperorÆ On 18th March

London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker is set to face recent Prizefighter - Light Heavyweights semifinalist Menay æThe EmperorÆ Edwards at Spencer FearonÆs Hard Knock Boxing Promotions æShamrock ShowdownÆ event at York Hall on Friday 18th March 2011.

Balker, who relocated to London late last year to be managed and co-trained by top UK coach Johnny Eames at his Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, shrugged aside the disappointment of the last minute cancellation of his planned fight with John Anthony on Saturday night by saying, ôItÆs disappointing when you are ready to fight. I was ready, I had peaked.

Now I have backed down the training a little and start training for the new fight on the 18th. I feel very good for it, as always I am happy to fight.

I donÆt know much about Menay other than he fought in Prizefighter recently, it should be a good fight.

YouÆre going to see Mitchell boxing, youÆre going to see Mitchell in top shape, YouÆre going to see Mitchell win. ThatÆs what you are going to see.ö

Mitchell Balker versus Menay æThe EmperorÆ Edwards will be supporting Darren æMr R&BÆ HamiltonÆs challenge for Peter McDonaghÆs BBBofC Southern Area Light Welterweight title at Spencer FearonÆs Hard Knock Boxing Promotions æShamrock ShowdownÆ event at York Hall on Friday 18th March 2011.

Spencer Fearon has put together a top class undercard to support rising Light Welterweight star Darren HamiltonÆs first tilt at a championship title. In addition to the aforementioned Balker versus Edwards the highly rated Worthing Lightweight Alex Dilmaghani looking to extend his unbeaten record to six when he faces the highly experienced Sheffield hard man Daniel Thorpe.

Also on the card are a pair of BalkerÆs Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym mates. Mitcham, Surrey, Welterweight Danny æCassiusÆ Connor, who will be facing Jamie Arlain and the sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick æThe EagleÆ Ochieng who draws yet another tough opponent in Luke Robinson.

Also on the card will be AylesburyÆs classy Middleweight Nathan Graham against a yet to be named opponent.

Tickets for Spencer FearonÆs Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Friday 18th March 2011 are priced ú35 and on sale NOW.

For tickets book on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com, call: 07960 850645 or in person at The Ultrachem TKO Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.