4 months after the announcement of Matchroom’s ‘Prizefighter’ enterprise into Japan, the occasion has been rescheduled following the preliminary postponement, with monetary incentives concerned for knockouts and the winner of the match.
Three acquainted faces have been set to journey to Asia as every of Aaron McKenna (18-0), Kieron Conway (20-3-1) and Mark Dickinson (6-0) dreamt of bringing residence the $1 million prize on March thirty first.
Nevertheless, simply seven days earlier than the occasion was supposedly going forward, Matchroom Boxing confirmed that the present quarter-finals wouldn’t be going forward attributable to ‘operational causes exterior of their management’.
But, six weeks later, a brand new date has been confirmed for the occasion, because the British and Irish trio make the journey over to Osaka to struggle on Monday July fifteenth, every taking up an opponent from a unique nation.
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith has spoken of his delight on the new date, as additional particulars of the occasion have been confirmed.
“We’re thrilled on the return of Prizefighter. The response thus far has been sensible. It’s an thrilling line-up of Middleweight fighters from all around the globe.
“With the winner taking residence $1million, it truly is a life-changing alternative for these fighters. Might the perfect man win.
“Every Combat Night time within the collection may also be incentivised with a bumper $100,000 knockout bonus on supply for profitable fighters who cease their opponents inside the gap.
“If there are 4 knockouts, as an example, the pot can be cut up accordingly that means every fighter would pocket $25,000 every.”
As beforehand deliberate, the primary quarter last will see Riku Kuniomoto (10-1) face Eiki Kani (8-3-3) with the Japanese middleweight title on the road, while Kieron Conway takes on China’s Ainiwaer Yilixiati (19-1) and Aaron McKenna battles it out with Puerto Rico’s Jeovanny Estela (14-0) in a conflict between two undefeated 160lbers.
Mark Dickinson was initially attributable to face the match favorite and unbeaten France 2016 Olympian Anauel Ngamissengue (13-0), however he has pulled out of the match and has as a substitute been changed by Japanese power-puncher, Kazuto Takesako (16-1-1).
Takesako beforehand held the Japanese middleweight title however his profession has been derailed after struggling two defeats in his final three contests, the newest of which was to Tej Pratap Singh – who famously ran Australia’s Isaac Hardman shut in December 2020.
The occasion marks a historic step from Matchroom as they start to increase their international attain by dipping their toe into the Asian boxing market, partnering up with By no means Say By no means and Rakuten Ticket, Inc to stage the occasion. Rakuten President, Joe Umemoto, instructed followers that the quarter-finals can be an ‘unforgettable expertise’.
“This partnership displays Rakuten Ticket’s dedication to diversifying the sporting panorama within the nation. The $1million Prizefighter collection, that includes high middleweight contenders, will undoubtedly captivate followers not solely in Japan however globally.
“Our collaboration underscores our dedication to supporting and selling various and thrilling sports activities occasions. Prepare for an unforgettable expertise on July 15.”
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