Harvey Horn (9-0, 2 KOs) is promising a “masterclass” when he meets Fadhili Majiha (27-14-4, 13 KOs) at Wasserman Boxing’s ‘The Development Series’ event on Thursday November 25 at London’s iconic York Hall, live on Boxing Social in the UK and Ireland and FITE TV in all other territories worldwide. 

Horn has had to prepare for a new opponent for the second time at short notice following the withdrawal of Jerson Ortiz. The 26-year-old southpaw will now face the hard-hitting Tanzanian Majiha, an experienced operator, who dropped Andrew Selby twice in their 2019 contest in Newcastle. 

Despite the late change of opponent, Horn, who returns to action following a unanimous points win over Adam Yahaya on October 2 at The SSE Arena, Wembley, remains focused on the task at hand as he aims to put the Flyweight division on notice with a statement win in East London.  

“I’m buzzing,” said Horn. “I’m really looking forward to it. Obviously, the change of opponent hasn’t been ideal but it’s not bothering me really. I’m experienced enough now to know that no matter what my opponent brings, I should be able to counter it, nullify them, and beat whoever is in front of me.

“I’ve had a little look at my opponent. I’ve seen what he does. I’ve seen he can whack a bit, but I know what I’ve got to do. I’ve got ten rounds to impose my game plan on him and I’m confident I can get the job done. I’ve had a great camp, I’m in great shape and my sparring has been good.

“The ball is rolling now. The main problem in my career so far has been inactivity. There have been opportunities, but I haven’t been pushed. Since signing with Wasserman Boxing, I’ve had two fights in eight weeks. They know that if I’m pushed correctly and kept busy then it’s world honours for me. 

“I did what I said I was going to do in my last fight. It was my first fight back after two years out and I boxed great. Obviously, I was still a bit rusty so there was bound to be things that I didn’t do spot on, but this time, I’ve got no excuses. I’m a fresh, active fighter so this fight should be nothing less than a masterclass. I’m putting that pressure on myself. I believe that with what I’ve been doing in the gym and how good I’m feeling, it’s going to be a masterclass.”

Harvey Horn tops an action-packed bill at York Hall as he headlines the first Wasserman Boxing ‘The Development Series’ event in a ten-round Flyweight contest against Fadhili Majiha.

Top Heavyweight prospects Hosea Stewart and Matty Harris will make their professional debuts having signed promotional terms with Wasserman Boxing. Stewart, who was handpicked by Anthony Joshua as a sparring partner for his fight with Kubrat Pulev, will face Artur Kubiak, while the hotly tipped Harris will meet Bulgaria’s Mladen Manev. 

Also in action is Adam Booth trained Super Welterweight Ryan Martin against Angel Emilov, former Team GB Flyweight debutant Chloe Watson facing Judit Hachbold, Dutch Super Middleweight Martin Foruversus Pavol Garaj, Louis Horn debuting in the Lightweight division against Jakub Laskowski, and Welterweight amateur standout ‘The Show Stopper’ Saqib Khan.

Limited tickets are available via fighters and online at www.eventbrite.co.uk

Wasserman Boxing is launching a series of boutique shows to develop young talent and give back to grassroots boxing. The first event will take place on Thursday November 25 at the iconic York Hall in London and features East London’s Harvey Horn (9-0, 2 KOs) against Julien Roeder (6-0, 2 KOs).

Horn, who grew up on the Roman Road in Bethnal Green just minutes away from the ‘Mecca of British boxing’, tops a stacked bill as he takes on undefeated Frenchman Roeder in a ten-round Flyweight contest.

Fighting out of the legendary Repton Boxing Club in East London, Horn had a stellar amateur career before joining the paid ranks in December 2017 having won the 2014 ABA Championships, a silver medal at the 2015 European Championships and gold at the European U22 Championships.

As a professional, Horn, who is trained by Mark Tibbs, is unbeaten in nine bouts. The West Ham fanatic returns to the ring having made his promotional debut for Wasserman Boxing at The SSE Arena, Wembley on October 2 where he recorded a one-sided points victory over Adam Yahaya.

“I’m excited to be putting on a show and fighting in front of my fans again,” said Horn. “What better venue to perform at than the illustrious York Hall, steeped in history and in the heart of East London. Trust me, when I step through those ropes and get into that ring my supporters are in for the night of their lives.”

“This is the first in a series of boutique events that we will be staging to enable us to develop young talent and give back to grassroots boxing,” said promoter Nisse Sauerland. “We have a proud history of supporting local amateur clubs and other boxing-led initiatives and will continue to do so by using a percentage of the profits from these development shows to give back.

“We have some of the UK’s most exciting young boxers signed under the Wasserman Boxing banner and these events will give them a platform to showcase their skills. We have a fantastic line up confirmed for our first event on November 25 at the legendary York Hall including an East London homecoming for Harvey Horn, who will be able count on local support as he puts his unbeaten record on the line against Julien Roeder.”

Also in action on November 25 are top Heavyweight prospects Matty Harris and Hosea Stewart, who will be making their professional debuts having signed promotional terms with Wasserman Boxing, rising Super Bantamweight star ‘Razor’ Alireza Ghadiri (4-0), former Team GB female Flyweight debutant Chloe Watson, Dutch Super Middleweight Martin Foru (5-0, 2 KOs) and Welterweight amateur standout Saqib Khan.

Tickets for the Wasserman Boxing ‘Development Show’ on Thursday November 25 at York Hall featuring Harvey Horn vs. Julien Roeder are on sale now and available via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wasserman-boxing-the-development-series-harvey-horn-vs-julien-roeder-tickets-194360325967

London, England – (October 2, 2021) – The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) having raised concerns over Anatoli Muratov’s pre-fight medicals, he is now unable to fight in tonight’s bout with Chris Eubank Jr. at the SSE Arena, Wembley.

With the health and safety of our boxers being of paramount concern and the remaining time frame allowing no possibility of finding a replacement opponent of suitable quality, the bout has been cancelled and Eubank will not be appearing on tonight’s card.

The highly anticipated European Welterweight Championship fight between David Avanesyan and Manchester’s Liam Taylor has been elevated to the top of the stacked card which includes the English Super-Middleweight title eliminator between Germaine Brown and Jamal Le Doux; the exciting return of Britain’s most exciting cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe; the pro-debut of elite amateur Ebonie Jones; the return of cruiserweight talent Mikael Lawal; dynamite-punching Joe Pigford; rising middleweight star Linus Udofia; hotly-tipped super bantamweight prospect Alireza Ghadiri and undefeated flyweight Harvey Horn.

“It is an extremely unfortunate situation for Chris. However, the health and safety of boxers is always our number one concern and at this late stage it has not been possible to find a suitable replacement,” said Kalle Sauerland, Head of Global Boxing at Wasserman.

“I know Chris was looking forward to fighting tonight at the The SSE Arena, Wembley and starring as the new face of Sky Sports Boxing. We are already in discussions regarding a new date for Chris and fans can expect to see him back in the ring very soon.”

Adam Smith, Sky Sports Head of Boxing, said, “I feel very strongly that first and foremost, the health and safety of all fighters is paramount.

“We’re hugely disappointed for Chris Eubank Jr, who has a big role to play in our new era on Sky Sports Boxing, and he will return on one of our shows in the coming weeks.

“David Avanesyan now tops tonight’s action-packed bill with his European title fight and we’ll bring you some of the most exciting talent in British boxing, with Richard Riakporhe, Ebonie Jones, and Germaine Brown all receiving their chance to shine on Sky Sports.”

“Obviously we are all disappointed that Chris Eubank Jr. can no longer compete on tonight’s card, but it is important to make the right decision in the interests of fighters’ health and safety. We’re grateful to the British Board of Boxing Control for the standards they employ to protect that,” said BOXXER’s Ben Shalom.

“My thoughts go out to Chris, who has had a very difficult time lately. He will come back stronger and remains a key figure in Sky Sports plans. Chris will be returning with a big fight in the next few weeks.

“Tonight’s card remains stacked with great fights from top to bottom, including the European Welterweight Championship bout in the main event, the English Super-Middleweight Title Eliminator bout between Germaine Brown and Jamal Ledoux and the return of top cruiserweight prospect Richard Riakporhe.”

Wasserman Boxing is delighted to confirm the signing of three of Britain’s most exciting boxing prospects with Harvey Horn, Chloe Watson and Matty Harris penning long-term promotional deals.

Harvey Horn (8-0, 2 KOs) has big plans for the future having signed with Wasserman Boxing. The 25-year-old from London claimed silver at the European Championships in 2015 before turning over in 2017. As a professional, Horn is unbeaten in eight, capturing the WBO European Flyweight Title in his last outing with a unanimous points win over Ijaz Ahmed.

“I’m looking at World titles,” said the slick southpaw. “The heights I’ve been to as an amateur, I’d be selling myself short if I went for anything less. I’ve chosen to sign with Wasserman Boxing to help see that goal through. Within two to three fights, I see myself ready to challenge the top names in the division.”

Former GB boxer Chloe Watson is set to take the female Flyweight division by storm as she joins the professional ranks with Wasserman Boxing. The talented 21-year-old from Birkenhead is a two-time national amateur champion and Youth Commonwealth Games gold medallist. 

“This is a dream deal for me,” said Watson, who is trained by British boxing legend Ricky Hatton. “I live and breathe the sport of boxing, and I’m always hungry for more. My team are first class, with Ricky Hatton coaching me, Mick Carney managing me, and now the Sauerland brothers and Wasserman Boxing promoting me, I couldn’t be more excited. This is day one of a new chapter!”

“She’s the complete package,” said Hatton. “Her style has served her really well in the amateurs and she’ll put a lot of it into practice as a professional. It’s exciting for a coach when he can see what a talent he has to work with, but more importantly knowing there’s still so much more we can add.”

Highly sought-after 6ft 8in Heavyweight prospect Matty Harris also begins his professional journey with Wasserman Boxing. Hailing from Leamington, the 21-year-old has already built a reputation as a fearsome puncher, and with the backing of Wasserman can now go from supermarket worker to superstar. 

“I’m really excited to sign with Wasserman Boxing,” said Harris. “Being part of the Wasserman team is being part of the most exciting venture currently in boxing. The moves they’re making, working with the Sauerland brothers and their amazing in house set up – I couldn’t ask to be in a better place. It’s amazing to think in the last six months, I’ve gone from working in Asda to being in the same stable as Filip Hrgovic and Mairis Briedis. I can’t wait to get going!”

Promoter Nisse Sauerland is thrilled to announce the latest trio of signings as Wasserman Boxing continue to target Britain’s most exciting young talent. 

“On behalf of everyone at Wasserman Boxing, I’m delighted to welcome Harvey, Chloe and Matty to the team,” said Sauerland. “We’ve set out to sign the best upcoming fighters out there. Harvey is on his way to becoming a star in the Flyweight division, while Chloe and Matty are exciting new additions to the professional game. We look forward to seeing them all in action very soon.