Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
Former English super-middleweight champion Tony Dodson (26-3-1, 13 KO’s) has put himself back into British title contention after his gutsy performance at the Prizefighter tournament last Saturday night.
The 30 year-old from Liverpool impressively defeated Michael Banbula on points in a bout littered with head-clashes, before a stunning knockout victory over Menay Edwards followed in the semi-final, but unfortunately for Dodson, the damage had been done.
Polish-born Banbula’s awkward style in the first fight caused several sickening head butts between the pair, opening gashes over both fighters eyes and eventually put pay to Dodson’s challenge for the £32,000 prize.
With Sam Couzens replacing Dodson in the final it was a huge let down as Travis Dickinson v Tony Dodson would have been a mouth-watering prospect and definitely would have been the fight of the night, but still could be one for the future.
With his display though, the three-time British super-middleweight title challenger may now stay up at the light-heavyweight limit and hope for some sort of title chance in the near future. After his showing last Saturday night though and I can’t imagine that will be too far away.
What price an all-Liverpool light-heavyweight clash between Dodson and Commonwealth champion Tony Bellew? That’s a fight that would surely sell-out the Echo Arena in Liverpool Docklands and rival Paul Smith’s two recent British title fights there.
WBN Editor
Tournament showing puts Scouser back in title frame
Former English super-middleweight champion Tony Dodson (26-3-1, 13 KO’s) has put himself back into British title contention after his gutsy performance at the Prizefighter tournament last Saturday night.
The 30 year-old from Liverpool impressively defeated Michael Banbula on points in a bout littered with head-clashes, before a stunning knockout victory over Menay Edwards followed in the semi-final, but unfortunately for Dodson, the damage had been done.
Polish-born Banbula’s awkward style in the first fight caused several sickening head butts between the pair, opening gashes over both fighters eyes and eventually put pay to Dodson’s challenge for the £32,000 prize.
With Sam Couzens replacing Dodson in the final it was a huge let down as Travis Dickinson v Tony Dodson would have been a mouth-watering prospect and definitely would have been the fight of the night, but still could be one for the future.
With his display though, the three-time British super-middleweight title challenger may now stay up at the light-heavyweight limit and hope for some sort of title chance in the near future. After his showing last Saturday night though and I can’t imagine that will be too far away.
What price an all-Liverpool light-heavyweight clash between Dodson and Commonwealth champion Tony Bellew? That’s a fight that would surely sell-out the Echo Arena in Liverpool Docklands and rival Paul Smith’s two recent British title fights there.