Ashley Theophane defends his British Light-Welterweight title tomorrow night at the Peterlee Leisure Centre against late substitute Southern Area champ Ben Murphy after Nigel Wright withdrew for medical reasons. Murphy who successfully defended his title against Tony Owen on 25th November said “I’m in the shape of my life and raring to go Theophane wont know whats hit him come Saturday night.”
The show promoted by Frank Maloney is televised live on Sky Sports.
Daily Sport says – Its a tough call for Murphy but with his bullish style he’s got every chance of stealing a win in Co.Durham.