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Mike returns to the ring

A Coldwell Fearn Sport Promotions.

Southport cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford returns to the ring on Friday night 24th February 2012.

Venue: De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton.

For Tickets to this event please call Kev on 0776 3619 018

No opponent has been named for Mike but will be confirmed in the next week or so.

The fight is a warm up for a title shot on the 31st March in Blackpool.

Mike said: “I’m feeling really good and training is going well and I would love to see the Southport Barmy Army once again get behind me as am promising a big 2012”

A coach has been organised for travelling fans (from The Railway Pub, Ainsdale, Southport). You can book your seat by ringing Kevin on 07950157736

Fights on the night:

light welterweight David Barnes SC Giuseppe Lauri 8x3
light middleweight Prince Arron SC TBA 8x3
light middleweight Navid Mansouri SC Martin Robins 6x3
middleweight Mick Hall SC TBA
light middleweight Chris Jenkinson SC TBA
light heavyweight Matthew Clarkson SC TBA
super middleweight Hosea Burton SC TBA
Kurt Grieve SC TBA
welterweight Chris Johnson SC TBA
cruiserweight Mike Stafford SC TBA
welterweight Austin Hornsby SC TBA

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A Frank Maloney Promotions.

Southport cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford returns to the ring this weekend fighting former paratrooper Billy Boyle.

Southport cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford returns to the ring this Saturday, 3rd December 2011.

Venue: Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan WN5 OUH. The event is being televised by Sky Sports. Doors open at 6:00pm Boxing starts at 6:30pm. There are 8 fights in total.

Main event: British Title Fight

Prince Arron v Brian Rose

Tickets Ringside £60 (SOLD OUT)

Only unreserved tickets left at £35 (HURRY UP THEY WON’T LAST!)

For Tickets to this event please call Kev on 0776 3619 018

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Mike Returns to the ring on 16th July 2011

Mike's next fight is at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 16th 2011

Also on the card is Ricky Burns v Nicky Cook fighting for the WBO World Super Featherweight Championship Title.

Tickets for the event please phone Mike on 07884137919

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Disappointment as Lee Kellett pulls out of fight

It was disappointment all round for Southport boxing fans tonight(Friday 6th May 2011) when Mike Stafford’s opponent Lee Kellett failed to turn up for his scheduled professional fight at Leigh Sports Centre in Wigan.

Travelling fan were also disappointed but understood it wasn’t Mike’s fault. Fans were offered a full refund but decided to watch the event at half price.

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Mike's next scheduled fight is a return clash against Sheffield's Billy Boyle. The fights takes place in February 2010

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Mike defeated on points

Venue – Reebok Stadium, Bolton, Sunday 20th December 2009

Southport Cruiserweight boxer, Mike Stafford, suffered his first defeat of his professional career on points against Billy Boyle (Sheffield) at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton over 4 x 3 minute rounds.

It was a close nit contest with Mike throwing plenty of clean punches against the tough opponent from Sheffield. The fight could of gone either way but the referee lifted Boyle’s hand after 4 grueling rounds.

His travelling fans thought Mike had just clinched the contest but the referee declared Boyle the winner.

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Mike's scheduled fight on the 18th December 2009 at Liverpool Olympia Stadium has been cancelled. Mike and his team send their apologies. All ticket money will be refunded.

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Southport Boxer Mike Stafford is back in action

Southport’s undefeted cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford returns to the ring under new management and trainer on 18th December 2009, at Liverpool Olympia Stadium.

He is currently training with Bobby Rimmer and training along with Tony Jeffries who won the Bronze Medal from beijing Olympics in 2008, Brian Rose, who is the current Mid Area Champion, and others

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Undefeated Mike makes it six out of six!

Southport cruiserweight boxer, Mike Stafford gave his boxing fans something to cheer about with another victory on his home turf against Commonwealth title challenger Hastings Rasani at Southport Floral Hall on Saturday 8th August 2009.

The crowd were on their feet chanting Mike’s name as he entered the ring. From the first bell Mike went to work on Rasani with blows to the head and body.

In round two Mike soaked up an onslaught of punishment as Rasani piled on the pressure going for a knockout.

Mike came through this round but sustained a small nick to his left eyelid.

The fans favourite came on strong towards the later part of the fight landing the cleaner punches and taking the hard earned victory.

This was undoubtabley Mike’s toughest opponent of his career so far and will learn from this fight.

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Mike Stafford returns to the ring in his home town of Southport on Saturday 8th August 2009.

Venue: Southport Floral Hall

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Mike Stafford returns to the ring 2009 FIGHT CANCELLED!

Big Fight Night- Stafford v Rasani JULY 17th BLACKPOOL

Professional Cruiserweight boxer Mike Stafford returns to the ring after his horrific sports Injury last September. Mike suffered a spiral fracture on his tibia fibula. The last eight months Mike has worked hard to get the all clear from the doctors in which can only be described as a remarkable recovery.

Mick’s next fight is against a knockout puncher, Hastings Rasani (Zimbabwe) who has already KO 20 of his opponents in his 64 fight career.

The fight takes place on Friday 17th July 2007 at the VIP Boxing Night, Tower Lounge & Circus Arena, Blackpool. Doors open at 6:30pm

Tickets are unreserved at £30 each

To reserve a ticket please contact us on our tickets page

Mike said "I am really looking forward to getting back in the ring. I want to get my career back on track as quick as possible”

Anyone wishing to sponsor Mike’s fight can contact Mike direct on 08708255208

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Stafford Victorious at Liverpool Olympia

Southport’s undefeated professional cruiserweight boxer, Mike Stafford made it five wins out of five last night (Saturday 19th July 2008) at Liverpool Olympic Stadium.

Mike was scheduled to fight Radcliff Green but unfortunately Green pulled out at last minute. At short notice journeyman, Paul Bonson was the only opponent brave enough to take on Stafford. This was the second time in just over a month that both fighters have clashed.

Mike outclassed Bonson throughout the 4 x 3 minutes rounds landing thumping right & left hands to the head and body of Bonson who clung trying to tie Mike up.

Fans cheered Mike on to another point’s victory over Bonson.

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Mike's next fight is July 19th 2008

Southport’s popular professional cruiser-weight ‘undefeated’ boxer, Mike Stafford steps back into the ring. This will be Mike’s second fight in quick succession after his impressive performance over Paul Bonson at Wigan’s Robin Park earlier this month.

His large following of fans enjoyed the event which also saw many talented young prospects for the North West.

Mike’s next fight is at Liverpool Olympia on Saturday 19th July 2008; his opponent is yet to be confirmed.

To sponsor Mike for the fight i.e. your name on shirt etc…..

Please contact Mike on 07799 466 380.

Mike said:”Im looking forward to fighting again so soon and I hope my travelling entourage will give me the fantastic support as always”

Other fighters on the bill are as follows:

Derry Matthews
Super middleweight Paulino Da Silva
Light welterweight Amir Unsworth
Light middleweight Joe McNally
Super bantamweight Rhys Roberts
Super bantamweight Scott Quigg
Light heavyweight Mark Nilsen
Middleweight Graham Delehedy
Lightweight John Watson
Super middleweight Joey Ainscough

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Mike Stafford wins on points

Mike Stafford’s professional boxing stats now stand at 4-0 after winning on points against tough fighting journeyman, Paul Bonson at Robin Park Sports Centre, Wigan, on Saturday night 7th June 2008. The contest was over 4x 3 min rounds, promoted by Wally Dixon in association with Mr. Pat Barrett `

Over 100 travelling fans made the short trip up the M57 to see the fight.

Mike had to be mettle against the former Rugby League star who has been in with a who’s who of the heavier divisions.

During the contest Mike had to encounter 4 low blows with the referee allowing Mike a 10 second time out to recover towards the end of round 3.

Bonson made it awkward for Stafford by holding on throughout the fight whilst under pressure. This showed why the journeyman has never been KO in over 100 fights.

The fight was a good learning curve for Mike, who was the clear winner by far.

The opinion from travelling supporters was that Stafford fought valiantly, with a crushing defeat on his opponent.

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Mike Stafford returns to the ring!

Southport’s undefeated professional cruiser-weight boxer, Michael Stafford returns to the ring at Robin Park, Wigan on Saturday 7th June 2008 on a Wally Dixon & Dennis Hobson Promotions show.

The fight is scheduled for 4 x 3min rounds against tough fighting journeyman, Paul Benson who has fought over 100 times, and only been stopped 3 times

Mike has promised to entertain his fans when he steps into the ring on Saturday.

He has trained really hard for the past eight weeks and is in great shape, and looking forward to moving his professional career to 4-0.

To sponsor Mike for the fight i.e. your name on shirt etc…..
Please contact Mike on 07799 466 380.. More details to follow.

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Mike Stafford tames the Ghanaian ‘Hungry Lion’

It was a great night out for boxing fans with an electric atmosphere and a full house at Liverpool Olympia Stadium last night (Saturday 1st December 2007). The event not only featured UK fighters but international talent as well.

The exciting event was finalised with Southport’s unbeaten professional cruiserweight boxer Mike Stafford’s homecoming fight. The fight was over 4x 3 minute rounds which Mike won on points.

Up to 200 Southport fans cheered Mike on as he entered the ring. Mike was in control of the fight from the opening bell and in the final round he totally dominated his Ghanaian opponent, Issah “The Hungry Lion” Hakrong to the delight of the crowd.

Mike had 1 point deducted in round 3 for being over enthueastic.

Following the fight Mike mixed and chatted to fans inside the stadium. Mike’s professional record now reads 3 fights 3 wins.

Michael Stafford is promoted by Duva Boxing (Don King), managed by Lou Duva and trained by Gus Curren, Vero Beach (House of Champions) Florida USA.

Robbie Butler and Dave Gibson from The Bridge Gym, Litherland, Liverpool are currently training Michael.