Lots to look forward to in the UK Heavyweight scene

Some of our more established heavyweights pit their wits against some of the young blood in the division and the prospects keep looking to push themselves higher up the rankings.

 

There are no world titles on the line, but as long as they are fighting each other in interesting match ups, does it really matter?

 

First up on January 22nd, two of Frank Maloney’s “prospect” heavies go into battle against a varied level of opponent.

 

Unbeaten Tom Dallas gets in the ring for his ninth professional bout looking to get his seventh stoppage on the run against Bulgarian Yavor Marinchev. Dallas was due to fight Carl Baker last year in his first real test, but the fight fell through. At 24 years old he has time on his side and can step up in class gradually.

 

On the same night, Larry Olubamiwo has been matched against Scott Belshaw.

The War Machine at 6ft 4 and weighing almost 19 stone has the physical attributes to be successful on the domestic scene. Larry admits this is a step up in class against Belshaw who has only been stopped by Audley Harrison and Tyson Fury in three losses from thirteen fights. A stoppage win here will make a statement and fans will have to take notice of Larry’s potential.

 

February 13th brings an intriguing ritish title bout involving warhorse Danny Williams and cocky young gun Derek Chisora.  Chisora, who was due to fight Matt Skelton for the Southern Area belt, replaces Williams' original opponent Sam Sexton who pulled out.

 

General opinion around the boxing scene is that Williams is a shot fighter, but we have seen in the past that Danny can not be written off. Chisora, known as “Del Boy” is back on the ascendancy after being banned in 2009 for an ear biting incident against Paul Butlin. This is a huge test for him.

 

Hard hitting David Price is back out on the 19th March in Leigh. He will be looking to improve his unbeaten record to 5-0. Price has an impressive amateur CV including several ABA super heavyweight titles and most recently a bronze medal at Beijing Olympics in 2008. So far he has transitioned well into the pro ranks.

 

Audley Harrison spends another night in the last chance saloon on 9th April.

Winning Prizefighter has increased his stock and he finds himself up against British-based Pole Albert Snowowski for the European title. If Audley’s confidence is still high and he is prepared to engage with Snowowski then this is a very winnable fight. If he does pick up the win then who knows what 2010 will bring for Audley.

 

Tyson Fury has been sidelined over the winter due to a hand injury and will surely be back in the mix soon and with David Haye defending against John Ruiz in April, fans of the UK heavyweight scene have plenty to look forward over the coming months.