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17 November 2021

Mark Jeffers: He might get taken out!

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Mark Jeffers vs. Michel Garcia

Bolton White’s Hotel, Bolton, England – 26 November 2021

Mark Jeffers is predicting an aggressive performance from Michel Garcia when they meet for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Super-middleweight Title on November 26, and says that will suit him – and the fans – down to the ground.

The Chorley fighter meets Garcia (both pictured) as chief support to Jack Massey’s IBO World Cruiserweight Title tilt with Bilal Laggoune at Bolton White’s Hotel, with all the action broadcast live by Fightzone.

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Jeffers has done everything right so far since turning pro in 2016 and – at just 23 – many are predicting the fledgling fighter has the ability to go all the way to the top. Trained by former world title challenger, Michael Jennings, the Central Area Champion is unbeaten at 13-0, with four KOs, and has looked impressive in getting to that ‘bakers dozen’ of wins.

Garcia is sure to test Jeffers ‘top prospect’ credentials though. The Belgian has more experience, having lost just once in 17 contests, with that single defeat coming early in his career. At 33, Michel undoubtedly has his ‘man strength’ and being the shorter fighter will look to maraud forward and get inside on his younger opponent. If that is the case, the Brit says an early night could be on the cards.

“I’ve seen very little of him, just a round or two. I just focus on what I’m going to do,” explained Mark. “He’s a fair bit shorter than me though and won’t be keeping it long, so I expect him to come forward and let the shots go.

“I’m happy to meet him the middle, and I don’t mind boxing him either. Whatever he does, I’ll be that bit better than him.

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“I really do believe it’s going to be a good fight, he’s not going to muck around. He’ll try and get inside but when he does he’ll get caught with some big uppercuts and might get taken out. He’s got a good record, is going to be confident and will come and give it a go and that will suit me one hundred per cent.

“I want to win this belt, my first international title because the main thing is about getting up the rankings. If I get the belt and a top 15 ranking with the WBO, that gets my name out there.

“I just can’t wait for fight night now. Bolton is just 20 minutes from me and I’ve sold hundreds of tickets for this. It’s going to be mad. Jack [Massey] has sold loads too, so the atmosphere will be amazing. I can’t wait to step up and perform.”

Fight Academy present an evening of world title fight action at Bolton White’s Hotel on November 26. Topping the bill are England’s Jack Massey and Belgium’s Bilal Laggoune contesting the vacant International Boxing Organisation (IBO) World Cruiserweight Title.

Chief support sees England’s Mark Jeffers and Belgium’s Michel Garcia fight for the vacant WBO Global Super Middleweight Title, and Scotland’s Nathaniel Collins defending the Commonwealth Featherweight Title versus South Africa’s Thembani Mbangatha.

Also appearing on the undercard are Fleetwood’s Dan Catlin; London’s Harry Mullins; Zak Miller and Charlie Schofield from Ashton under Lyne; Manchester’s Josh Holmes and Billy Deniz; Sheffield’s Ryan Oliver; Bolton’s Khaleel Madjid, and Salford’s Jake Andrews.

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14 November 2021

Jack Massey vs. Bilal Laggoune IBO World Title fight – too close to call?

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Jack Massey vs. Bilal Laggoune

Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England 26/11/21

IBO World Cruiserweight Title

If Jack Massey can win the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) World Cruiserweight Title on Friday November 26, he’ll find himself in excellent company.

Massey and Belgium’s Bilal Laggoune meet for the vacant belt at Bolton Whites Hotel – live on Fightzone – with the winner the latest in a long line of illustrious names to have held the title. Boxing legends including James Toney and Tommy Hearns (pictured) are both previous holders, as well as other notable names including Brits Carl Thompson and Ola Afolabi, and Poland’s Tomasz Adamek.

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Massey versus Laggoune is a fight that has got fans talking and trade insiders buzzing – with many unable to call a winner.

Jack has lost just once in 19 outings, a debatable 2019 British Title defeat to highly touted Londoner, Richard Riakporhe. Since then, ‘One Smack’ has put together a brace of wins, including picking up the International Boxing Federation (IBF) European belt with a stoppage victory in his last fight in July.

Laggoune though will be the Brit’s biggest challenge to date. Also aged 28, Laggoune has fought ten more times than Massey – with just two reverses in 29 bouts – and been in with capable operators. The Belgian also has heavy hands, having knocked out 14 men in the opposite corner, and is coming in off the back of a short-notice ‘away from home’ decision loss to top-rated Tommy McCarthy for the European Title in October last year.

Ahead of the big night of boxing, Fight Academy promoter Dennis Hobson says this is a fantastic opportunity for Jack to stake his claim on the world scene but he will need to be at his very best to come out on top.

“When you look at the names who’ve won this title, some of them have created absolute legacies in the sport,” stated Dennis. “So, to be on the same page as them is a fantastic achievement; nice company to be in. Jack left Queesnsberry [Promotions] a bit disillusioned with the game and within two weeks of coming with us he won the IBF European Title and is now in for a world title straight away. Things like this just don’t happen, there’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes. We put our money where our mouth is, and we’re good at getting our fighters opportunities. If it was easy, everybody would be doing it!

“This is a platform for both Jack and Laggoune to move into some mega fights. He looks the part does Jack, and he’s exciting to watch. It’s tough fight but so it should be, it’s a world title fight. You don’t just get given these belts, you have to earn them. He’s in with a kid who’s beatable but if he’s not up to it then he’ll get found out. We believe in Jack, he’s not in with Floyd Mayweather but has got a very credible opponent who will be as determined as Jack to become a world champ. You don’t win an opportunity like this without having to dig deep, but we believe Jack has it in him to do that.”