Jeffries-Banbula

By Shaun Campbell: Olympian and rising star Tony Jeffries tonight drew to journeyman Michael Banbula over 8 rounds at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear. Jeffries failed to overcome the awkward Polish light-heavyweight, but Banbula is better than his record would suggest. He recently defeated former world champion Tony Oakey.

TONY JEFFRIES believes the north-east has overtaken London and Manchester as the capital of British boxing. The big ticket selling Sunderland warrior (7-0) helped revive boxing in the area by winning an Olympic bronze medal in 2008. And he’ll be set for his first professional crown if he defeats Pole Michael Banbula (10-25-3) at Rainton [...]

TONY JEFFRIES will move closer to his first professional title when he has his first eight rounder later this month. The Olympic bronze medallist (7-0) meets in form Pole Michael Banbula (10-25-3) at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring and Friday July 23. Banbula, 29, and based in Surrey has won his last three fights and ended [...]