BBC to screen amateur boxing event
October 21, 2010 · 0 Comments
The BBC announced today that they will broadcast live coverage of the new GB Amateur Boxing Championships, the first time it has ever shown competitive women’s boxing.
The championships will take place at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday, November 13 and will be broadcast live on the BBC red button with a highlights package on BBC Two on Sunday, November 14.
The competition will pit the best amateurs from Scotland, England and Wales against members of GB’s elite Olympic squad. The intention is to create an opportunity for those not currently in the squad to force their way into contention for the 2012 Games. Talents such as Nicola Adams and Savannah Marshall – who both won silver medals at the Women’s World Championships in June will be performing during the competition.
There will also be a strong cast of men competing in the tournament, including the likes of Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallists Simon Valilly and Tom Stalker from England and Callum Johnson from Scotland.
GB Boxing’s Performance Director, Rob McCracken, said: “This will be a high quality competition that will provide a real test for the existing GB boxers and have an influence on the make-up of the Olympic squad as we move into 2011. It is an opportunity for all of the competitors to showcase their skills and stake a claim to be part of the team for 2012.”
Commentary will come from Jim Neilly and former WBC World Middleweight Champion Richie Woodhall, with Steve Bunce providing punditry.
Tags: BBC red button, BBC Two, Olympics
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