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Middleweights set to shine ahead of Ricky Hatton's big night Stateside

Last updated: 7th November 2008

As a boxing fan each Prizefighter evening is a must and an unmissable event. I've enjoyed the first three and can't wait for November 22

Promoter Barry Hearn
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Sky Box Office viewers will get to see some of British boxing's young guns in the fourth edition of Prizefighter.

Now it's the turn of the middleweights to step into the spotlight on November 22 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green.

The winner-takes-all tournament once again sees eight competitiors compete in a cup-style knockout at the York Hall in Bethnal Green.

Promoter Barry Hearn believes the event provides "value for money for fight fans" as they get to see who will come out as champion on one night - netting a cheque of �25,000 for their efforts.

Unmissable event

"As a boxing fan each Prizefighter evening is a must and an unmissable event. I've enjoyed the first three and can't wait for November 22," he said.

"Value for money for fight fans, brilliant armchair entertainment for home fans and most importantly of all the opportunity for boxers who are prepared to give 100 per cent to make their name and get some hard earned cash - everyone's a winner.

"All eyes are now turned on to Prizefighter Middleweights at the York Hall on November 22 where it will be part of the Sky pay-per-view build up to the Ricky Hatton show from Las Vegas - a huge compliment itself to the Prizefighter Series."

So who will be in action on November 22?

A highly-competitive line-up has been assembled including no less than three boxers who have so far yet to taste defeat in their professional careers.

At 20 Danny Butler will the youngest in action but the boy from Bristol will be keen to show age is no barrier as he bids to maintain his perfect record.

In contrast Paul Samuels is the wise old head amongst the pack, though the 35-year-old should not be overlooked considering he has fought for the IBO light-middleweight championship.

Max Maxwell and Danny Thornton have been given a late shot at glory after being called up to replace injured duo George Katsimpas and Craig Denton.