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MARTIN LINDSAY has his eye on two fights in the next few days, but will only
be landing his bombs in one of them.
The British featherweight champion (16-0) faces Kenyan southpaw David Kiilu
(33-10-2) in a non-title eight rounder at Rainton Meadows Arena,
Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th September.
He also has one eye on this Saturday¹s Commonwealth championship clash
between John Simpson and Stephen Smith where the winner will become his
mandatory challenger.
Lindsay, 28, said: ³Simpson v Smith is a very hard fight to call, but I
couldn¹t care less which one I defend my British title against.
³I just hope there is someone who has the bottle to share a ring with me for
my British crown.
³Kiilu looks a good opponent and has more experience than anybody I have
ever faced and even won a title at lightweight.²
Promoter Frank Maloney added: ³It is such a headache getting Martin matched
up because nobody wants to face him.
³Ideally, I would have liked next week¹s bout to be a British title defence
but nobody wanted to know, although I am sure Simpson or Smith will be
keen.²
Lindsay won the British title when he last boxed in March with a convincing
points win over Jamie Arthur.
The Houghton-le-Spring bill is topped by Jason Booth (35-5) who challenges
for Canadian Steve Molitor¹s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight
championship.
Local stars in action include Olympic bronze medallist Tony Jeffries
(7-0-1), Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson (6-0), Trevor Crewe
(2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward (8-0), George Watson
(8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.
Tickets for the massive night of action are available from 0871 226 1508,
0191 564 0202 or www.frankmaloney.com. VIP Ringside are £95 with the rest a
bargain £35. Get yours in advance for a show that looks certain to sell out.
