By Geoff Poundes The British heavyweight title found it’s way into the hands of Liverpudlian David Price tonight, when the not-so-gentle giant dispatched the ever-willing Sam Sexton in the fourth round of their title contest at the Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool. The famous old belt is in good hands. Price, a bronze medalist at the Beijing Olympics four years ago, … [Read more...]
Price vs. Sexton for British Heavy Title Saturday Night in Liverpool, UK
by Geoff Poundes It’s difficult not to get drawn into the hype that surrounds Englishman David Price, the UK’s latest heavyweight hope. On Saturday night at Liverpool’s Olympia, local boy Price gets his chance at the vacant British title when he takes on Norwich’s Sam Sexton. Price, 28, is the next big thing, and follows a couple of years in which British heavyweights … [Read more...]
British Heavyweight David Price Steps Up in Class Saturday Night
This Saturday another heavyweight hopeful from the UK steps up in class to test his credentials. David Price, from Liverpool, is looking to confirm the promise that accompanied his super-heavy bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. On face value Price, 11-0, 9 KO’s, has all the attributes to go far in the game – he’s 6 feet 9 inches tall, has amateur pedigree, and has already … [Read more...]