FRANK WARREN is overjoyed to announce that Dennis McCann, an incredible newbie talent, has signed a promotional contract with Queensberry Promotions to turn professional.
The well-liked 18-year-old may be trained by Alan Smith at the iBox Gym in Bromley and managed by MTK Globals.
The Maidstone-based McCann will fulfill his dream of becoming an expert boxer following his departure from a noticeably hit stint within the novice code. Information on his debut date will be sent to him quickly. The nine-time national champion has received various titles to accumulate a newbie document of fifty-four, with 16 wins coming through the stoppage. “I received the schoolboys, the British Championships, I went to the European Games in Russia and came back with the bronze medal, I gained the junior ABAs twice, the youth ABAs two times, the NABC championships three times and additionally the British championships once more,” reported McCann, who anticipates campaigning at bantamweight if wonderful fly proves prohibitive.
“I was picked for the European championships in September but chose not to go. I had a GB assessment in December. However, my dream has continually been to become an expert boxer, and I have watched pro boxing because I changed into six years old. “I did the amateurs to be an expert, and after I was given this possibility, I took it with each arm,” they said, revealing that competing in the Olympics no longer maintains the unique appeal.
“No, I ought to have made the Olympics, but human beings have exclusive desires in life, and mine is to be a professional boxer below the lighting, and with any luck, I will grow to be a world champion sooner or later.” To that stop, McCann is satisfied to have aligned himself with a Hall of Fame promoter with a track document of steering young prospects toward realizing their professional desires. “It is wonderful to have the opportunity to sign with any person as high-quality as Frank. I am very, very thankful for the chancery he’givenng me.
“Frank itaughtht in boxinto takeng younger opponents from day one anguideng them closer tthe o most important titles, and that changed into a big issue for me. Another one changed into my friend, and teacher Alan Smith put me in the direction of Frank, and I agree with the judgment of both of them.” Frank Warren is thrilled to welcome this kind of proficient new rate to his team. “Guiding young opponents like Dennis to international name competition and beyond is what I experience most in this enterprise. I’ve got true hopes for Dennis, who did noticeably properly as a newbie and has attracted numerous in the expert ranks,” commented the promoter.
He is in an extraordinary fitness center over in Bromley. I’ve got every confidence that Alan Smith – who does a splendid process together with his combatants – is the proper guy to get the first-rate out of him bring about big upgrades as we move along.
“Dennis is a tremendous addition to our highly talented crop of younger fighters, and I sit up for him starting his adventure with us and keeping him busy as he gathers the enjoy; he needs to make massive strides in the expert recreation.
Featherweight star Stephen Tiffney has to pinch himself before the danger to overcome Davey Oliver Joyce to the WBO European featherweight identity in Dubai on April 5 – stay on ESPN+ and iFL TV. Tiffney (10-1) faces Joyce for the crown at Emirates Golf Club on a packed Round 10 Boxing Club card broadcast around the arena. Having visited Dubai before, the Scot is overjoyed to be heading there on business this time. Tiffney stated: “I was on an excursion in Dubai with my wife last year, so it’s loopy to suppose I’ll now be combating there. It’s a super area, and I’m looking forward to heading there again.
It’s an outstanding card and the primary MTK Global show proven on ESPN+ in America, so I’m excited. There are masses of gifted stars at the invoice, including a few Olympians, so it’s one now not to overlook. “This is a big fight for me, and winning this bout and incomes a title can open doorways for some large fights. I’ve been educated hard and ready to get inside the ring. “I’ve been boxing for a variety of years now and have been traveling around from a young age after I was an amateur, so all of that enjoyment will be counted when it comes to nights like this.
The fight is getting closer and closer, and it will be a superb event.” Huge-hitting Mateo Tapia is getting ready to serve up a showcase of his expertise on Friday’s ancient ‘The Fight – DXB Uncovered’ at Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club – stay on ESPN+ and iFL TV. The 20-12 months-old (9-0-KO5), who’s Mexican born but now fights out of Australia, is attracting lots of attention, having already secured a State identity through knockout and faces every other great step up India’s Gaganpreet Sharma (eight-1-KO4). Tapia stated: “I’ve been running on being a bit smarter within the ring. Last time, I came out too disturbing for every round, and I had to switch my sport plan and container slick. I’ll be patient at night in Dubai.
“It’s inspiring to be preventing in Dubai. I’ll try to put on a show for a distant place’s crowd and this kind of big target market global. Traveling at one of this young age doing what you love conjures up me to be the satisfactory I can be. “The MTK Global’s ability to cope with Top Rank and ESPN+ is huge. There are a lot of Mexican boxing fanatics, and that’s a warm spot. To be an MTK Global fighter on those suggests, various Mexican lovers could be tuning in. It’ll be an extremely good experience and publicity for me. “It’s simply extraordinary to have this possibility. Words can’t describe it – I’m so blown away. UNBEATEN exceptional-middleweight Zak Chelli spends time in the fitness center and classroom getting ready for his next large boxing examination. The Fulham fighter challenges his first professional title at SSE Arena, Wembley, on Saturday, April 27 whilst he meets Slough’s Jimmy Smith (7-1) for the vacant Southern Area name.