Accrington Web - View Single Post - Khan -V- Witherspoon!

VALAIRIAN · 21-04-2010, 20:23

Charity Fight Night.

Wednesday 21st Apr 2010.

Date Set as Accrington Stanley Chairman goes toe to toe with ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon.

The date has been set for the Chairman of League 2 side Accrington Stanley, Ilyas Khan, to face former heavy weight champion Tim Witherspoon in a charity boxing bout at the Accrington’s Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday 3rd June.

Khan promised to fight for the football club’s survival when the club faced a winding up order in October 2009, not knowing that his promise would literally be put to the test in a boxing ring.

“I will be proudly wearing my Club colours and climbing into the ring for three rounds against “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon. I am told it will be no more than a light sparring session for the ex World Champ, but that’s what he thinks. I have entered into a strict training regime to rediscover the skills acquired as an amateur boxer in my youth and I’m hoping to catch Witherspoon with his guard down” Khan confidently said.

The vibe from within the Witherspoon camp is that although these events are arranged as a light hearted charity event once the atmosphere and adrenalin starts pumping the fight becomes a reality. It was suggested that Khan trains hard and gets himself in peak condition because one “flick” from our man will have him on the deck.

The charity fight night, in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity and Accrington Stanley Football Club has been arranged by Maree Boxing Promotions of Gisburn, Lancashire and the football club. The whole event is set to contain a three course meal, auction of Football and Boxing memorabilia, and as well as hosting a range of amateur boxing bouts, prior to the main fight there will be the end of season player awards.

Tickets are now on sale for the event from Accrington Stanley F.C. we have one remaining VIP table for 10 persons which will include champagne reception and canapés, bout sponsorship with all literature inclusions. Your reception held in the VIP room will include private access to Tim Witherspoon and other celebrities. For ticket information please contact Neala Barker or Dan Warburton at the club at 0871 434 1968 or email [email protected].

At least Ilyas will have a few weeks to recover after his Marathon at the weekend!!

21-04-2010, 20:23	#1
VALAIRIAN God Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10,898 Liked: 2756 times Rep Power: 4035764	Khan -V- Witherspoon! Charity Fight Night. Wednesday 21st Apr 2010. Date Set as Accrington Stanley Chairman goes toe to toe with ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon. The date has been set for the Chairman of League 2 side Accrington Stanley, Ilyas Khan, to face former heavy weight champion Tim Witherspoon in a charity boxing bout at the Accrington’s Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday 3rd June. Khan promised to fight for the football club’s survival when the club faced a winding up order in October 2009, not knowing that his promise would literally be put to the test in a boxing ring. “I will be proudly wearing my Club colours and climbing into the ring for three rounds against “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon. I am told it will be no more than a light sparring session for the ex World Champ, but that’s what he thinks. I have entered into a strict training regime to rediscover the skills acquired as an amateur boxer in my youth and I’m hoping to catch Witherspoon with his guard down” Khan confidently said. The vibe from within the Witherspoon camp is that although these events are arranged as a light hearted charity event once the atmosphere and adrenalin starts pumping the fight becomes a reality. It was suggested that Khan trains hard and gets himself in peak condition because one “flick” from our man will have him on the deck. The charity fight night, in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity and Accrington Stanley Football Club has been arranged by Maree Boxing Promotions of Gisburn, Lancashire and the football club. The whole event is set to contain a three course meal, auction of Football and Boxing memorabilia, and as well as hosting a range of amateur boxing bouts, prior to the main fight there will be the end of season player awards. Tickets are now on sale for the event from Accrington Stanley F.C. we have one remaining VIP table for 10 persons which will include champagne reception and canapés, bout sponsorship with all literature inclusions. Your reception held in the VIP room will include private access to Tim Witherspoon and other celebrities. For ticket information please contact Neala Barker or Dan Warburton at the club at 0871 434 1968 or email [email protected]. At least Ilyas will have a few weeks to recover after his Marathon at the weekend!! __________________ JCFG 19 Years in the Football League 308 Last edited by VALAIRIAN; 21-04-2010 at 20:27.