Wright out Murphy in!

Nigel Wright has had to withdraw from his British Title clash with Ashley Theophane due to medical reasons.

Wright is very disappointed but ensures all his fans that he will be back in the new year challenging for this title.

After a hectic night of searching and many phone calls promotor Frank Maloney has come up with a credible opponent in Ben Murphy, 31, the current Southern Area Champion.

Murphy (8-4-1) holds a win over Gary Buckland the current British Super Featherweight Champion back in 2008.

Murphy said, "I'm in the shape of my life and raring to go Theophane wont know whats hit him come Saturday night.

" Since winning the Southern Area Title (25/11/2011) I've been down the gym training hard for a chance like this and I couldn't believe it when I got the call and had no hesitation in taking the fight.

"My trainer Johnny Eames told me opportunities like this come around once in a life time, and this is why I must always be prepared."

Maloney said " Murphy is in great shape he's been live in the gym and deserves a crack at the title for his professional approach to boxing and I believe this will make a great fight on Saturday.

" I feel sorry for Nigel Wright but I don't think we could of got a more prepared replacement in Ben Murphy."

Theophane v Murphy will be live on Sky Sports Saturday 10th December at the Peterlee leisure Centre County Durham.

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