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This is more than just a fight night — it’s a celebration of local talent, hungry prospects and fan-friendly match-ups, all set against the electric backdrop that Fight Town has quickly become known for.

A Stacked Fight Town Line-Up

The night features a strong mix of emerging talent and crowd favourites, with a card built for action from the opening bell to the main event.

Fans in attendance will see appearances from:

• Amali Davis

• Jay Pitman

• Anton Esson

• Louis Bacon

• Brad Ingram

• Mackenzie Hand

• Bobby Bharj

• Issiah Hamilton-Allen

Every bout has been matched with intent — competitive, entertaining, and designed to push fighters forward in their careers while delivering value for the fans inside the arena.

Gloucester, This One’s For You

Fight Town is about taking boxing back to its roots — passionate crowds, local heroes and a raw atmosphere you simply don’t get anywhere else. Gloucester has a proud sporting community, and on March 28th the city once again becomes a fight town.

Expect fast starts, heavy exchanges and plenty of moments that will have the crowd on its feet.

Tickets Coming Soon

Tickets will be available soon, and with demand always high for Fight Town shows, early booking is strongly advised once sales open.

GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester
28th March
Tickets available soon

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Set for 28th February at the iconic York Hall, London, this is a classic British title fight in every sense — two hungry fighters, no champion, and everything on the line.

A Career-Defining Night

For both men, this bout represents far more than a belt. The British title has long been a proving ground for elite domestic talent, and at flyweight level it often acts as a springboard to European and world honours.

Clegg brings momentum, confidence and growing reputation, while Bruce arrives with sharp intent and the belief that this is his moment to take centre stage. Styles make fights — and this one promises intensity from the opening bell.

York Hall. British Title. No Margins.

York Hall has hosted some of the most memorable nights in British boxing history, and this contest has all the ingredients to add another chapter. The intimacy of the venue, combined with the significance of the title, guarantees a hostile, electric atmosphere.

With the belt vacant, there is no safety net. No defending champion. No excuses. One night. One winner.

The Road Ahead

Victory doesn’t just crown a new British Flyweight Champion — it reshapes the division. The winner instantly becomes a name to watch on the national stage, with bigger opportunities firmly within reach.

Alfie Clegg vs Sean Bruce.
British Flyweight Title.
February 28th. York Hall.

This is British boxing at its purest — and it’s not one to miss.

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Swindonian Mark, the son of former Swindon professional boxer Eddie Neilson, was honoured at a glittering ceremony in Cardiff for his significant contributions to the sport.

His promotional and management career is regarded as a shining example of dedication to the sport, following in the footsteps of his father, who fought legendary boxers Frank Bruno and Joe Bugner.

Mark has been a pivotal figure in the boxing world and is now one of the most prolific boxing promoters in the UK, having promoted numerous high-profile bouts and managing the careers of many rising stars in the industry.

From starting at Swindon’s Premier Club leisure centre to now selling out the iconic York Hall in London on a regular basis, Mark’s journey has seen him rise to be one of the UK’s top promoters, and he has promoter numerous titles including a IBO World Title earlier this year,

Mark paid tribute to his father, whose own remarkable career laid the foundation for Mark’s journey into the world of boxing promotion and management.

“I am incredibly honoured to be inducted into the Ex-Boxers Association Hall of Fame,” said Mark.

“Boxing has always been in my blood; I was in a gym from a six-year-old and fought numerous bouts as an amateur myself.

“Because of that, I understand boxing and more importantly boxers, this enables me to put on some of the best shows in the UK and look after the growing stable of talented boxers I manage, and to be recognised alongside so many legends of the sport is a true privilege.

“My father’s career inspired me from a young age, and this moment is as much a tribute to him as it is to the work I’ve done in boxing.”

Eddie Neilson said he was immensely proud of his son’s achievements and added: “Mark has dedicated his life to boxing, and it’s wonderful to see his hard work and passion for the sport being recognised at such a prestigious level.” Eddie remarked.

The Ex-Boxers Association Hall of Fame induction is reserved for those who have made an indelible impact on the sport, both inside and outside of the ring. Mark Neilson now joins the ranks of boxing’s elite, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s leading figures.

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Neilson Boxing’s undefeated Nigerian boxers continue to impress after delivering impressive performances at London’s iconic York Hall last week.

Super-Middleweight Kejawa, now 8-0 (5 KO’s)) displayed a mature and composed performance that saw him win every round against the experienced Serhii Ksendzov.

Promoter Mark Neilson said “Ksendzov is an experienced fighter, and has scored a few KO upsets, so we knew Tosin had to stay focused. We saw a far more measured performance this time out and it’s clear to see he’s listening to his coach, Mehdi Bellarbi, and is improving each fight.

Featherweight Elizabeth Oshoba delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing the talent that took her to a silver medal in last year’s Commonwealth Games. Her opponent, Kirsty Hill, an experienced amateur and formerly undefeated professional was her toughest test but was outclassed by the speed and quality of Elizabeth’s work.

Hill showed a great engine but this wasn’t enough as Elizabeth was taken to 6 rounds for the first time in her career, with a record of 4-0 (3KO’s) Promoter Neilson said titles won’t be too far away.

Manager Sean Murray said “I’m proud of both of them, they are 100% committed, are miles away from home and their family but are completely dedicated to going as far as they can. I’m sure they’ll be fighting for titles this year, they are starting to get noticed and there are some big fights ahead for both of them

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Oshoba defeated Kirsty Hill by points 58-56 to improve her professional record to (4-0-0-3KOs) after six rounds at York Hall in London, United Kingdom.

Kejawa also won his fight on points, triumphing over Ukrainian Serhii Ksendzov 60-54, after six rounds rounds of their super-middleweight clash last Saturday.

Speaking to The PUNCH, Oshoba said, “I feel so great that I was able to win the fight and qualified for the Commonwealth fights and I thank God for giving me the victory.

“I really prepared for the fight and gave all it took while in the training camp.”

The 23-year-old is now eager for the title fights although the schedule is yet to be announced.

“I am looking forward to fight for the titles and I want to keep winning and improve my record to get the title and make everyone proud,” Oshoba said.

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The former Hungarian super-welterweight champion’s corner withdrew Toth from the fight after a dominant opening five rounds by the Liverpudlian on Friday.

McGann picked up his fifth stoppage in eight victories to move to 8-0-1 as a pro after turning over in 2018.

“I’m happy with the result and some of the stuff I did [in the ring]. I’m over the moon to get the win obviously but there’s a lot of stuff I can take from [the fight] and work on which is the main thing”, said McGann.

“But overall the night was a success.”

The stoppage

Toth, who entered the bout with a record of 31-6-2, had only been stopped once prior to the fight.

The Briton however says the Hungarian’s corner made the right decision to save their man from further punishment.

“He’s tough as boots and I think the stoppage was right because in the fifth round he was on his bike and ate a lot of shots, it was only going one way.

“He would’ve happily went out on his shield but it was the right call.

Despite the fight only lasting five full rounds, McGann is grateful for the learning curve as he continues to transition to boxing after initially starting out in MMA.

“When you look at it at face value you can see his experience, but that’s the first time I’ve been in with someone and I could actually feel his experience.

“I think it was a good step-up and the perfect fight for me at the time, I learned loads from it.”

McGann now looks to build momentum after the pandemic interrupted his career just five fights in.

Four consecutive stoppage victories have put him in good stead for a big 2023.

“I feel like it’s all coming together now. With the team I’ve got and my coach Martin Murray, this is the time it’s happening.

“With each fight I can see improvements which is the main thing. I’m glad with how it’s going.”

Introduction to combat sport

The Liverpudlian’s journey in combat sports began after his dad founded the renowned WolfsLair Gym in the city.

McGann’s was initially introduced to the world of MMA as a means of providing the means to defend himself.

However, McGann soon began to flourish and decided to take up the sport full-time.

“I had my first MMA fight when I was 13…and 16 fights as a pro. I fought internationally and across Russia at a high level before I changed to boxing at 25.

“I am truly learning on the job [in boxing]. I think I had my first ten rounder in my seventh fight and I started off in six rounders, so I’m definitely taking the MMA fight into my experience and fast-tracking as best as I can.”

McGann is also trained by former British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Martin Murray.

The St Helen’s man fought for world titles on four separate occasions and possesses a wealth of experience in the pro game.

McGann however says the support provided out of the ring has aided his pro journey so far.

“Martin Murray as a man is one of the nicest people in the world. He truly cares and that comes out in how much work he puts into us.

“I’ve been round fighters all my life and he’s one of the most knowledgeable I’ve come across.

“Anything I ask him or if I’ve got a problem and I put it to him, he gives me the answer in a way I didn’t even think of. His knowledge is unmatched.”

Tom Hardy friendship

Despite having less than ten fights, McGann has built connections with prominent people across the boxing world and beyond.

Peaky Blinders star Tom Hardy has been a good friend for a while and regularly wishes the Liverpudlian well ahead of his fights.

“I’ve known Tom for years. We met through a mutual friend and he sends good luck videos for the fights.

“I remember one of them, he got in trouble because he sent a message when he was on the set of Peaky Blinders in all the gear but it hadn’t been announced he was on the show.

“The promotion I was fighting for used the clip and the BBC got in touch because no one knew.

“Whenever he’s got a movie role coming up that he has to get in shape for, his method is to do a fight camp. We do sessions with him but it’s not for show, he can really fight.”

McGann was eager to thank animal welfare charity ‘Power of One’ who sponsor the Liverpudlian.

“I couldn’t have done this without them. I urge everyone to get behind the charity and support them. They do everything for me.”

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Originally from Ogun State in Western Nigeria, she won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth games in Birmingham where she lost in the final to Ireland’s Michaela Walsh, then made the decision to turn professional.

What makes Oshoba’s case so unusual is that she chose to do that not in her home country, but in western England, supported by promotional company Neilson Boxing.

She is joined in this venture by Oluwatosin Kejawa, a 21-year-old super middleweight from Lagos. A former two-time Nigerian amateur champion, Kejawa shares Oshoba’s outlook.

“In Africa it is very hard to build a career as a boxer. There are no good promoters. It’s impossible to find sponsorship, but in the UK, things are different,” he says.

That’s not to say their move has been straightforward. The shift from living and training in Nigeria, to the Gloucestershire-Somerset border has involved a lot of adjustment.

“The weather is a big issue and of course the food,” Kejawa laughs.

“But the training facilities and the potential to develop are so much better.”

From punching sandbags to Commonwealth silver

Interested in many sports but especially football and table tennis, Oshoba grew up as a villager in a rural area. She admits she was reluctant at first to try boxing.

“When I was around 12, my brother had the idea for me to box, but I wasn’t keen,” she remembers.

“I didn’t know much about boxing and didn’t even know girls could do it. It seemed very risky. I was scared about getting hit in the face.”

In the end, Oshoba caved in, went to the local gym, and fell in love with the sport despite her initial misgivings. Fear was rapidly replaced with excitement.

“There were other female boxers there, which encouraged me, and I improved quickly,” she says.

“Although the gym was very basic. It had just one heavy bag, for example, which was filled with sand.”

From that starting point, Oshoba went on to have around 60 amateur fights, winning all but three, culminating in her Commonwealth medal.

By contrast, Kejawa began his journey with greater enthusiasm. He grew up in Bariga, a poor district of Lagos, where he was fascinated with combat sports from a young age.

“As a kid I especially loved wrestling” he explains. “WWE, all that stuff.

“I used to enjoy kung fu movies as well, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and all those guys. Then when I was around seven years old, a boxing coach moved into the compound where I lived.

“It was so lucky. He began training kids right there and I joined in. It all took off fast.

“I had my first competitive fight at eight years old and I’ve been boxing ever since.”

By the time he was in his teens, Kejawa had established himself as one of Nigeria’s top amateur fighters.

As many young people do, he began posting updates and videos to social media, not knowing that it would lead to something unexpected.

Both boxers found their lives changed when they were approached online by Somerset-based businessman Sean Murray.

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It was a dominant display from Roberts as he looked on top for the majority of the bout, knocking Mullins down in the seventh round.

The judges scored the bout clearly in Roberts’ favour and rightfully so he left London as the first Southern Area Flyweight Champion in 24 years.

It was somewhat of an upset as Mullins had won sixfrom six professional fights and had quickly gained a reputation as a gifted and talented boxer.

That was until he met the boy from Chard.

Roberts said after the fight he felt comfortable during the bout and he is so proud of the achievement.

“I am feeling so good after that, I came into this fight as the underdog, away in London but none of that mattered really.

“I managed to produce my best fight to date, I am so happy with that.”

Roberts added he expected to be the stronger boxer in the fight.

“If I am honest, I expected to go in there the stronger fighter, but I thought he was going to be very slick, which he was, but I was the better man on the night.

“I felt so dominant through the whole thing and really I enjoyed myself, had a good time.

“To be fair, I don’t remember feeling in trouble at any point.”

He said that he was so comfortable partly due to a very strong training camp.

“My training camp this time round was the best, everything went to plan.

“I did a lot of sparring and tactic work so I think that really paid off come fight night.”

For this fight, Roberts dropped down from Super Flyweight to Flyweight, he said it was an easy transition.

“I have brought strength and power from Bantamweight all the way down to Flyweight and it was an easy transition for this fight.

“Hopefully now I can fluctuate between the two divisions.”

Roberts thanked the promoters and his sponsors for their support throughout.

“Thanks so much to Harry Mullins for the opportunity, and Mark Neilson and Warren Boxing Management. I hope to come back on their cards soon.

“Also to my sponsors, without you I wouldn’t be able to do this, so thankyou.”

Finally, looking forward, Roberts is ready to take his career to the next level.

“I am really proud, I have worked so hard and now is my time.

“I really do hope this is lift off for me, I have big goals but I am not going to just geo out there for anything.

I have had some knockbacks in my career but this is a big motivator to push on to the next stage. I can’t wait.”

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