Belfast boxer Colm Murphy predicts 'fireworks' ahead of special Ulster Hall show
Colm Murphy has predicted "fireworks" ahead of next month's special boxing show at the Ulster Hall.
The February 1 card is being shown live on the BBC, with the broadcaster bringing boxing back to mainstream screens for the first time in over a decade.
It will be a big night for Belfast boxer Murphy who takes on Kasimu Hamad Haji for the Commonwealth Silver featherweight title.
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It promises to be a blockbuster night and Murphy aims to impress on the MHD Promotions card.
Murphy said: "I am coming to light fireworks at the Ulster Hall on February 1. I have been fully immersed in camp and building up to this. I can't wait to get in there.
"I have been hard at it, even over Christmas. The work didn't stop just because of the holidays.
"Fighting at the Ulster Hall is special. My Granda used to come here a lot. Unfortunately he is not here now to see me fight at the Ulster Hall, but I know he is somewhere feeling very proud."
Murphy says the return of live boxing to the BBC is a "real boost" for the sport, and Belfast fans.
He added: "Having it live on the BBC adds to the occasion. It is a real boost.
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"My Granny over in London has never seen me fight. Hopefully she will be able to watch me on the BBC.
"I think everyone will be vocal and treat every fight like it's the main event. They have all bought tickets for their favourite fighter and that will generate a great atmosphere.
"Hopefully it proves a big success and it persuades the BBC to do this again. Belfast is a boxing city so why not have more live boxing from here."
Tickets are available from the Ulster Hall Box Office - www.ulsterhall.co.uk - from Wednesday, November 13 at 10am.
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