Shamrock add Hughie Fury to Norwich bill

The heavyweight sensation is hotly-tipped for world honours and was the first ever winner of the AIBA Gold Medal at the World Youth Championships.

He is now on the express route to the top having have had three fights in quick succession and fights a Romanian on the night.

Promoter Mervyn Turner said: “Tyson made Luton and the Shamrock Gym part of his training camp when he won his British and Commonwealth belts beating Derek Chishora so it is fantastic for us to have Hughie on the show in Norwich.

“There is also a possibility that we will be working with the Furys again soon as we look to put on another show in the area in the coming weeks.

“Hughie is only 18 but is obviously a great boxing talent, you don’t get gold medals for nothing, and with the experience of Peter Fury guiding him and the help and experience of Tyson you would be a fool to not put money on him winning the top honours.”

Two title fights will also see Ryan Walsh compete for an International Masters belt, while Nathan Dale goes for a British Master title for the first time.

Sam Sexton and Craig Poxton are on the comeback trail and Billy ‘Boy’ Bird, who started boxing at nine, will be making his debut too.

Tickets are available from Shamrock on 07783 594517 and online at www.shamrockboxing.co.uk.

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