DENTON: I'll MAKE RICKY FEEL
CHAMPION
DENTON VASSELL will make the first
defence of his Commonwealth welterweight title this week vowing to
become the first world champion produced by Hatton Promotions.
Vassell, who works for a high street bank by day risks his title
against tough Namibian Bethuel 'Tyson' Ushona at Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan on Saturday 26th March.
Trainer Bob Shannon has done a fantastic job preparing Vassell
and Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton tips the fast rising
star to win a world title.
Although Shannon oversees all of Vassell's training session,
'The Hitman' is often on hand at Hatton Health and Fitness offering
advice.
Vassell, 26, said: "It is an awesome experience to have Ricky
helping and giving me so much support.
"I will pay Ricky and Bobby for all their help by defending this
title and going on to bigger and better things.
"It gives me so much confidence and the tip Ricky gives is
really good. I think he has a career as a trainer. It spurs me
on."
Namibian Ushona who has won all 23 fights, and holds a win over
countryman Ali Nuumbembe who was formerly based in Manchester.
Vassell, 26, has won all 16 professional fights and will be
making the first defence of the title he won against Lee Purdy last
April.
In the chief supporting bout unbeaten hopefuls Matty Askin and
Neil Dawson slug it out for the vacant Central Area cruiserweight
title.
Other action packed clashes feature Tom Doran Adam Little, Rhys
Roberts. Jez Wilson, Jazza Dickinson and Tom Shaw
Tickets for this big night of title action are available £30,
£55 (Ringside) and £75 VIP Ringside, www.brandhatton.com /0844
847 2500/0161 775 7500
29/03/2011 13:34:06