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The Uzzy Ahmed Thread!

Discussion in 'Sportistan' started by chandtara, Oct 4, 2011.

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    chandtara

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    Uzzy Amed in Super Flyweight Prizefighter

    DERBY fighter can right some wrongs in Liverpool Super Flyweights show

    Internet sensation Usman Ahmed will get the chance to make a name for himself in the right way as he joins the line-up for Prizefighter Super Flyweights at Liverpool Olympia on October 12, live on Sky Sports.

    Ahmed hit the headlines when a video of his flamboyant ring walk and first round knockout defeat to Ashley Sexton became a viral hit on YouTube. One version of the video has now been viewed over five million times as Sexton delivers a punishing right to floor the confident Derby man in their English Flyweight title clash in Brentwood in January 2010.

    The 29 year-old had previously fought for the Chris Edwards for the British and Commonwealth titles and promoter Eddie Hearn believes that a strong showing at Olympia could earn Ahmed a shot at redemption.

    “Usman has had a rough ride with the Sexton knockout, but it’s certainly raised his profile which is important in such a tight division,” said Hearn. “In Prizefighter he has the chance to make the headlines for the right reasons and with his showmanship and self-confidence, a win in Liverpool could earn Usman another title shot and a lot of fans.”

    Ahmed joins British champion Lee Haskins, English Bantamweight champion Craig Lyon from St Helens, Liverpool’s Mike Robinson, Merseyside’s third representative unbeaten 23 year-old Ryan Farrag, and another unbeaten fighter in Northampton’s Nathan Reeve. The boxers taking the final two spots will be announced soon, with Ahmed and Robinson both denied another shot at Sexton after the Londoner withdrew from the line-up.

    Tickets for the Super Flyweights show at Liverpool’s Olympia on Wednesday 12 October are on sale now from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 priced £30 unreserved, £50 ringside, £100 VIP.

    Prizefighter : Internet hit Usman Ahmed in Prizefighter
    chandtara, Oct 4, 2011
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    chandtara

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    Damn Sexton dropped out, otherwise Ahmed would have had a chance for some revenge :))
    chandtara, Oct 4, 2011
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    Wajid

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    these paddies are as tough as nails, it would have been another KO.
    Wajid, Oct 5, 2011
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    chandtara

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    Imagine Uzzy pulling it off though? Very unlikely but I wish him well for his sake. I hope he doesn't embarrass himself again.
    chandtara, Oct 5, 2011
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