Undefeated Olympian Joe Murray will fight for the seventh time as a professional when he faces Yuri Voronin on March 26th at Dagenham’s Goresbrook Leisure Centre.
Now in his second year as a pro, ‘the forgotten Olympian’ will fight in the capital for the first time and it is an opportunity he is relishing.
“I’m really excited. I’m always looking to show people around England that my talent is as good as the other Olympians,” said Murray. “People say I’m the forgotten Olympian so to go to London it’s going to show my talent and I can’t wait for it.”
His opponent Yuri Voronin (27-10-2) is no stranger to these shores, having fought Nicky Cook for the European title in 2006 and Scott Quigg in Wigan last November. He also took Bernard Dunne the distance, and will prove to be a significant step up in class for the 23-year-old.
“He’s a tough durable kid and I’m sure he’ll come to win. This will be his third visit to England and I’m sure he’ll try and make the upset. That’s why I’ve got to be in the gym and ready for him,” said the young Mancunian.
Murray has been training under the stewardship of the renowned Joe Gallagher, based in the Manchester suburb of Denton.
“This will be his seventh fight and it has been a great first year,” acknowledged Gallagher. “In his last few fights he’s had great stoppages over Barrington Brown and George Mchedlishvili. They’ve been fantastic performances so I’m looking forward to Joe putting on a good performance and coming away with the win on March 26th”
Ticket Prices for the event are £30.00 for General Admission and £75.00 VIP Ringside, and can be bought by ringing 0161 775 7500, Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2500 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.co.uk.