Jeffries vs. Solomko

By William Mackay: Undefeated light heavyweight contender Tony Jeffries (4-0, 3 KO’s) was less than impressive in beating journeyman Artem Solomko (10-18, 3 KO’s) by a six round decision last night at the Seaburn Centre, Sunderland. Referee Andrew Wright scored it 60-54 for Jeffries. The 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist for England, Jeffries seemed to have [...]

By Chris Kelly: Local celebrity, The Mackem Mover, accompanied Sunderland’s Tony Jeffries to the ring last night for his decision win over Arten Solomko. It seems as though the mover could teach the Olympic Bronze medallist a thing or too, whilst obviously I’m not for one minute actually suggesting that the key to progression in [...]

By Liam Santiago: This Friday, Olympic Bronze medalist, Tony Jeffries will face his toughest test to date. The Sunderland man will face Artem Solomko, who is the Belarus light-heavyweight boxing champion. Solomko has also faced former European champions. Although Jeffries has only had three bouts, he has no intentions of wasting time on easy opposition. [...]