Fight Night 2017: Introducing the fighters
For the first time there are four female boxers
Elliot LewisFight Night returns in 2017 – this time with four female fighters – bringing the total number of fights up to ten.
The night, which is happening on Wednesday 3rd May, is being billed as the most diverse list of contenders in the history of Fight Night. Ranging from first years to fourth years, Newcastle Uni and Northumbria Uni students.
Organiser Connor Berry told The Tab: “It’s looking to be the biggest and most diverse event we’ve ever done, each event grows and grows and this time we’ve got fighters from Newcastle Uni, Northumbria Uni and even some Geordie locals!
“I think what people really enjoy is the excuse to get dressed up! This time the female support has been overwhelming. The majority of the ringside tables have been booked by girls and we have have 4 female fighters which is great to see, Girl power has well and truly swept the ring!”
In fight order, here are the contestants and their height and weight information.
Katy Griffin v Izzie Maude
Katy Griffin
Height: 5ft 8; Weight: 70kg.
Izzie Maude
Height: 5ft 6; Weight: 58kg.
Kori “THE GENERAL“ Adu v Ali “MR MAKE IT HAPPEN” Bentaleb
Kori “THE GENERAL” Adu
Height: 6ft; Weight: 85kg.
Ali “MR MAKE IT HAPPEN” Bentaleb
Height: 5ft 11; Weight: 83kg.
Alex “FIRE IN THE” Booth v Jonny “JELLY” Gilpin
Alex “FIRE IN THE” Booth
Chose not to disclose
Jonny “JELLY” Gilpin
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 70kg;
Clemmie “CUT THROAT” Cuthbertson v Annie “BASH’ER” Bletsoe
Clemmie “CUT THROAT” Cuthbertson
Height: 5ft 6; Weight: 65kg.
Annie “BASH’ER” Bletsoe
Height: 5ft 6; Weight: 63kg.
Sam Snoxall v Hamish Dodson
Sam Snoxall
Height: 5ft 7; Weight: 64kg.
Hamish Dodson
Chose not to disclose
Fred “THE BIG BAD BRAD” Bradshaw v Ed Aubyn
Fred “THE BIG BAD BRAD” Bradshaw
Height: 6ft 2; Weight: 81kg.
Ed Aubyn
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 75kg.
Zach “THE ATTACK” Thomas v Charles “THE EARL” Gray
Zach “THE ATTACK” Thomas
Height: 5ft 8; Weight: 72kg.
Charles “THE EARL” Gray
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 69kg.
Mahmoud “THE PRINCE OF EGYPT” Awad v Josh “THE BOSH” Clarke
Mahmoud “THE PRINCE OF EGYPT” Awad
Height: 6ft 1; Weight: 87kg,
Josh “THE BOSH” Clarke
Height: 6ft 1; Weight: 87kg.
Barnaby “SPRATTSMAN” Spratt v Charles “THE BOSS” Ross
Barnaby “SPRATTSMAN” Spratt
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 77kg.
Charles “THE BOSS” Ross
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 74kg.
Jake “THE SNAKE” Armitage v Dylan Teasdale
Jake “THE SNAKE” Armitage
Height: 5ft 11; Weight: 82kg.
Dylan Teasdale
Height: 5ft 10; Weight: 83kg.