The_budweiser Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Welsh prospect Barrie Jones has been given a chance to shine in the upcoming Prizefighter light-welterweight competition after Barry Morrison had to withdraw due to a viral infection. 24-year-old Jones is a former British welterweight championship contender, and will now be fighting for the £32,000 top prize in the latest instalment of Prizefighter next month. Matchroom Sport chairman Barry Hearn believes Jones, who has a record of 16 wins from 19 professional bouts, could cause a big surprise at Olympia next month. "We welcome Barrie Jones into the Prizefighter line-up where the format of three rounds should suit Barrie's explosive style," said Hearn. "Despite Barrie's losing challenge to Kell Brook for the British Welterweight title, Barrie's dynamic punching will make him a betting outsider to follow in Prizefighter. Fireworks "He has absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain so I'm expecting fireworks from him from the first bell." Jones hails from Ferndale in Wales and won his first 15 professional contests, but will be hungry to prove a point after losing to Brook in June 2008. That was followed by a hugely-controversial narrow points loss against former world champion Souleymane M'baye later that year. Prizefighter Light-Welterweights is the latest event in Barry Hearn's Prizefighter Series, where eight men fight in a tournament over one action-packed evening. The winner will collect £32,000 when Prizefighter Light-Welterweights takes place at the National Hall, Olympia, London on Friday, December 4, live on Sky Sports 1. This line-up is the strongest ever as former World Champion Gavin Rees is among the eight, as are Ted Bami, Colin Lynes and Jason Cook, who have all held European titles. Former British Champions Young Muttley and David Barnes are also included, while undefeated youngster Michael Grant and highly-rated Jones complete a strong line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieboy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Morrison doesn't have much luck when it comes to injuries, viruses etc. This is a few times he's had to cancel bouts due to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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