London middleweight John Ryder will commence his second attempt at caturing the British title when he faces Jez Wilson at York Hall on April 5.
Ryder who lost a tight points decision to Billy Joe Saunders for the British and Commonwealth crowns in September last year will face Central Artea champ Wilson with a view to getting a second crack at the Lonsdale belt.
Also featuring on the card is Matchroom’s newest signing unbeaten Southern Area Light Welterweight champion Ricky Boylan is also in 8 rounder.
And if that wasn’t enough in the 33rd Prizefighter tourament billed Welterweights 4 will see tough London based Dubliner Dean Byrne, Former British Light Middleweight title challenger Erick Ochieng, Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Paddy Gallagher, Midlands Area champion Sam Eggingtonplus 4 other yet to be named contenders slug it out for the coverted trophy plus a £32,000 cheque.
“The last Welterweight Prizefighter was one of the best of the entire series, and we expect more drama on April 5,” Promoter Eddie Hearn told DAILY SPORT Boxing. “The first four fighters in the mix are all strong contenders as we look to select the final four entrants from around 20 worthy applicants.
“British Middleweight talent Ryder is back in action following his impressive display against Saunders, in a fight that many had him winning. Ryder faces Wilson in an eliminator as we hunt a shot at the Lonsdale belt in the summer. New singing, popular unbeaten Londoner Boylan, is also in action in what will be a guaranteed York Hall sell out.”
Tickets are on sale now for April 5, priced £40 unreserved, £60 ringside and £120 VIP and available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 and at www.matchroomboxing.com
