David Price v Big John McDermott set for new year clash

David Price and John McDermott's final eliminator clash for the British heavyweight title has been rescheduled for January 21st at The Olympia, Liverpool.

Promoter Frank Maloney is attempting for the third time to put these two heavyweight giants in the ring together. Due to both fighters receiving injuries previously (the latest being Price having damaged ribs) Maloney is looking to kick off the New Year in style, with the winner set to become Tyson Fury's mandatory challenger.

“I believe the Price-Mcdermott fight will prove to the British public if David has the necessary armoury to emulate Lennox Lewis,” Maloney said, somewhat bewilderingly.

“This shows the high regard that David has for John McDermott knowing that unless he is 100% on top of his games there is no way he would face a warrior like him."

David Price added, "I am absolutely disappointed and feel deflated that I had to withdraw from the fight, because I put so much time and effort into it. I feel like I let people down, but I am 100% focused on the task ahead."

Both fighters will be giving up their Christmas Festivities (Big John without his Christmas dinner? Are you sure? - Ed.) for a make or break fight on January 21st as they train hard over the holiday period.

McDermott is described as one of the most talented but also unluckiest men in boxing; most good judges believe and know McDermott clearly beat Tyson Fury only for the man in the middle to go against the public opinion.