AHMED: I’M THE BIGGEST NAME IN PRIZEFIGHTER

Posted on | October 11, 2011 | No Comments

Internet hit out to get back into title contention tomorrow night

Usman Ahmed says the infamous video of his knockout on YouTube means he’s the biggest name in tomorrow night’s Prizefighter Super Flyweights tournament at Liverpool Olympia, live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1 and also in 3D.

Ahmed hit the headlines when a video of his extravagant ring walk and first round knockout defeat against Ashley Sexton became a huge hit on the internet. Over five million people have watched one version of the footage, and although Ahmed says he was upset at first, he has enjoyed the attention he’s received from the video.

“I’m probably the biggest name in this because of the video and the format is great for me, it suits me because I like to throw a lot of punches, hit and move and that will excite the fans,” said Ahmed.

“At first the YouTube thing was annoying because it was two videos edited together. The dance was from the Chris Edwards fight for the British and Commonwealth titles not from the Ashley Sexton fight, so that was a bit annoying really.

“But then I looked at it in a positive way as it’s made me famous and everyone knows who I am now.

“Hopefully I will do well tonight and show I’ve got a lot to offer, but I don’t think I really need to prove anything as I’ve earned Commonwealth, British and English title shots and they don’t just get given away.”

Ahmed joined the rest of the line-up at the official weigh-in in Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon, and says that joining up with Dominic Ingle at the famous Wincobank Gym in Sheffield has sorted out his previous weight issues.

“I used to give a lot of weight away – Edwards and Sexton were both a stone heavier than me when we fought so it was a big issue,” said Ahmed. “But now, I have been doing extra training, seeing a nutritionist and I’ve put weight on so that’s sorted now. I’ve also just moved up to Sheffield to work with the Ingles.”

British champion Lee Haskins is the bookies’ favourite for the tournament with St. Helens’ English belt holder Craig Lyon just behind him. Liverpool pair Mike Robinson and Ryan Farrag, former Commonwealth champ Don Broadhurst and unbeaten pair Nathan Reeve and Terry Broadbent complete the line-up.

Boxing commences at 7.30pm with the second Prizefighter prospect contest between local debutant Zak Smith and Michael Stupart.

A limited number of unreserved tickets for the Prizefighter Super Flyweights will be available on the door at the Liverpool Olympia from 6.30pm priced £30.

Prizefighter Super Flyweights weigh-in results

Usman Ahmed (8st 4lb 6oz)

Terry Broadbent (8st 4lb 3oz)

Don Broadhurst (8st 4lb 13oz)

Ryan Farrag (8st 4lb 6oz)

Lee Haskins (8st 4lb 15oz)

Craig Lyon (8st 4lb 15oz)

Nathan Reeve (8st 5lb)

Mike Robinson (8st 5lb)

Reserves:

Najah Ali (8st 4lb 10oz) and Martin Power (8st 4lb 5oz)