Boxing: Promoter may sue council
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The promoter Frank Maloney has threatened to take Bury Council to court over its treatment of the reigning British and Commonwealth flyweight champion, Adey Lewis.
Lewis challenges the Frenchman David Guerault for the European title at Bowlers Leisure Complex in Trafford Park, near Manchester, on Saturday, a fight the Bury man wanted to happen in his home town.
But the council voted earlier this year to ban professional boxing from any of its venues, while still allowing amateur and kick boxing.
Maloney, joint promoter of this weekend's show, said: "After the fight I will be having discussions with Adey's manager, Jack Doughty, in order to set up a promotional deal which will hopefully lead to a world title shot next year.
"We then plan to stage the contest in Bury and next week will set up another press conference in order to sort out the matter with the council. If necessary we will take them to court. "
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments