Akeem Ennis Brown pushes Sam Maxwell at press conference

Akeem Ennis Brown vs. Sam Maxwell

Arena Birmingham, England 28/8/21

Tempers flared as Akeem Ennis Brown and Sam Maxwell had to be pulled apart by security as they went head to head at a press conference ahead of their title contest later this month.

Undefeated fighters collide as Ennis Brown (14-0, 1 KO) defends his British and Commonwealth super-lightweight titles against Maxwell (15-0, 11 KOs) on a Queensberry Promotions show at the Arena Birmingham on August 28, live on BT Sport.

After a heated press conference, Ennis Brown pushed Maxwell and the two men had to be separated, and their taunts were also clear as they spoke to the media.

Ennis Brown said: “I love a challenge and love to show what I’m all about. Look at me record, all I do is pick hard fights. I can’t wait to beat him, he’s the perfect opponent to announce myself.

“He’ll soon find out that I’m not Joe Hughes or Conor Parker. He’s got a real champion in front of him. His legacy will be getting beat by me. I’m a real fighter with real heart.

“After I beat him I’ll pay him to be a sparring partner for me. I’m excited that he has a big knockout ratio, it gets me up for the fight. It would be boring if he didn’t bring that to the table. I’ll beat Sam Maxwell in style and can’t wait to do it.”

Maxwell said: “You look like a clown. There is no chance you’re beating me, you’ve reached your level. You’ll be no higher than British champion, I’m going all the way.

“He’s boxed at a good level but has only got one knockout, so the power is in my favour. I’ll show that on fight night. Nothing said here affects anything on fight night, I win 100%.

“I’m not leaving the ring without the win. I can’t train any harder, and I believe in my team, so I can’t wait to show how good I am. I’m looking forward to the challenge and I’ll be going home with the belts.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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