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After his fight with Ray Narh tomorrow night, Jessie Vargas wants a shot at Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez next, providing the veteran gets past Bradley.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum predicts that the fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley this weekend will do between 350,000 and 400,000 PPV buys. He also believes Pacquiao Vs Rios can reach 750K.

David Price - What next?

By John Hoolan @JohnHoolan

David Price - Some decisions to make...

Having seen his attempt at trying to avenge a defeat to Tony Thompson turn to dust it must seem like a very lonely world to David Price at the moment. Even 3 weeks after he was stopped in the 5th, the future will very likely seem uncertain and he'll view it with a lot of trepidation.

Darren Hamilton legendary post-fight interview! (With freestyle rap)

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British light-welterweight champion Darren Hamilton chats to iFilm London after his punch-perfect performance against Steve Williams. The-34 year old reflects on the fight and sends out a warning to his competition with a freestyle rap at the end.

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Audley Harrison could be next for Price...

British heavyweight contender Audley Harrison.

Former heavyweight world title challenger Audley Harrison returned to the ring and re-boosted his career on Saturday (May 26th) by knocking out domestic rival Ali Adams in just four rounds at the Brentwood Centre in Essex. It wasn't the best performance from Audley but it showed us that he is serious about giving it one more shot.

He is now looking to step up his level of opponents and he has requested a fight with British heavyweight champion David Price. This would be a good fight for everyone involved. It would make a lot of money and it would be the step up in class that both fighters desperately want. 

British champ David Price.

At first it just looked as if it was just a call-out from Audley in search for a big pay-day but Price's promoter Frank Maloney revealed that this is a fight that could happen in the near future.

"It's a fight we're interested in," said Maloney. "We're looking to get in contact with him... There are a lot of option that we are looking at and Audley Harrison is one of them."

Harrison has been pestering BBBofC officials to make him the mandatory challenger for Price's title. He won the International Masters title against Ali Adams on Saturday but he wants a title that is a lot more important. Price is set to defend the British title in September. The main two opponents that are being talked about right now, are Harrison himself and former British champion Matt Skelton.

Audley is not the ideal opponent that the fans want to see David Price face but is a definite step up in class from the recent fighters that 'Pricey' has beaten with ease e.g. Sam Sexton and John McDermott. As long as Audley puts up a better performance than he did against David Haye it could be a relatively good fight.

Price's Sky Deal Depends On Next Fight...

British heavyweight David Price has more than just the British title on the line when he meets Sam Sexton at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Saturday night. He also has his TV deal with SkySports at stake.

If the Liverpudlian prospect fails to provide an entertaining fight or put on an impressive performance he will likely not continue to have his fights televised on the channel. Price has three fights remaining on his present deal  with Sky and his promoter Frank Maloney is currently negotiating an extension, but he realises that his boxer has to put on a show if Sky are even to consider extending the deal.

"I am still in negotiation with them but I don't kid myself. They will probably want to see how this show goes Saturday. If David Price gets hit on the chin, I probably won't get a phone call," Maloney told the Independent.

Price is a heavy favourite going into the fight but a win is not enough. He is going to have to look good whilst doing it. His 75-second knockout of John McDermott in January was very impressive but it was not very entertaining for the fans in the crowd and watching at home.

Sam Sexton will provide a bit more of a challenge than McDermott and if he manages to turn it into his type of fight we could see a very interesting bout between two top domestic heavyweights on Saturday night.

David Price Vs Sam Sexton Press Conference (Video)

Here is video footage captured by iFilm London of the press conference for David Price Vs Sam Sexton.

The fight is scheduled for May 19th and it is for the British heavyweight title. The title was vacated by Tyson Fury earlier this year which is the reason many people believe that Fury is ducking Price. 

Price's promoter Frank Maloney was angry that his fighter did not get a chance to box Fury. ''Chicken Fury was going to get the biggest pay of his career to date, and has let himself, his fans, his travelling community and most of all the boxing world down.''

Although Sexton is definitely on a lower level than Tyson Fury, he is still considered as a worthy challenger. His record consists of 15 wins from 17 fights with both of his losses against Dereck Chisora who is now considered as a world class fighter. Sexton also beat Fury's next opponent Martin Rogan so if Rogan manages to beat Fury there will be a big question mark as to whether Fury is going to be as big and successful as some people are making out.

Frank Maloney to retire from boxing!

Promoter Frank Maloney has announced that he plans to quit the sport, following the inquest of Olympic boxer Darren Sutherland (you can find out more about the Sutherland story in one of our recent articles).

Maloney will have to wait to 2015 as he still has commitments with existing contracts but he has said from then on ''that's it''.

The inquest to the death of Darren Sutherland concluded on Thursday with an open verdict. Speaking after the inquest about his intention to quit, Maloney said: ''My conscience is totally clear... I don't like how people try to paint people in boxing, I don't need the stress factor... I have had enough of it. I've had enough of people thinking we're all crooks and charlatans... I will never sign another boxer.''

Maloney (bottom right) with Lennox Lewis (center).

Mr Maloney rejected suggestions that he threatened or put pressure on Mr Sutherland, and said he had no idea  why the boxer was frightened of him.

Maloney also said that he would be willing to meet Sutherland's family in the near future, stating: ''My door stays open... I've nothing to hide!''

Some of Maloney's past clients include Lennox Lewis and Rendall Munroe who both have won world and European titles.

Whether Maloney will be missed is a different question but nobody can deny that he has done a lot for the sport and his fighters.

John McDermott & Frank Maloney talk to iFilm London after victory over Matt Skelton

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