Fury-Botha

By Sean McDaniel: Unbeaten British heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury (13-0, 9 KO’s) isn’t happy that his February 19th fight against the 42-year-old Francois Botha (47-5-3, 28 KO’s) has been blocked by the British Boxing Board of Control. Fury, 22, and his promoter Mick Hennessy plan on appealing the ban. Hennessy had this to say in [...]

By Kevin Wrigley: Tyson Fury (13-0, KO 9) is set to face Francois Botha (47-5) on the 2nd February. This fight may end up overshadowing the rematch between John O’Donnel and Craig Watson for the vacant British title. As boxing fans no doubt know on the other side of the pond Fernando Montiel and Nonito [...]

By Sean McDaniel: Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury (13-0, 9 KO’s) will be facing 42-year-old Francois Botha (47-5-3, 28 KO’s) on February 19th in a 10 round bout at the Wembley Arena, in London, England. Fury is taking a big step up from the domestic level and journeyman fighters he’s been fighting since he turned [...]