DJ Spoony pumps up Friday's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights - 01/12/2009

DJ SPOONY will be performing in the build-up to Friday's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights competition.

Spoony, who presents the popular 6-0-6 show on BBC Radio Five Live, is one of the best known DJs in Britain and has previously won a MOBO award.

He has presented both daytime and specialist shows on BBC Radio One, Kiss 100FM and the Galaxy FM network and has also presented popular Sky Sports programme Soccer AM.

It will be Spoony's job to whip the crowd into a frenzy before and during what many experts believe could be the best Prizefighter yet.

DJ Spoony will be providing the pre-show entertainment ahead of Prizefighter Light-Welterweights

"I'm a big fan of boxing and this is a fantastic event to be involved in - I'm looking forward to getting the crowd ready for an explosive night," said Spoony.

"Cricket has 20/20, football has 5-a-side and now boxing has Prizefighter, it's what everyone wants to see."

Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Sport, added: "I remember Spoony calling me after the last Prizefighter telling me how much he loved the show and how the event had a totally different look and feel to traditional boxing.

"He wanted to be a part of the action and we are delighted to have him involved in the evening. Spoony is not just a great entertainer but a huge sports fan and when he is not spinning the decks he will be glued to the action on Friday night."

The Prizefighter line-up is the strongest yet with a mix of former World, European and British Champions alongside young, talented prospects looking to cause upsets.

Prizefighter Light-Welterweights takes place at London's Olympia on Friday, December 4 and tickets are still available. They cost £40 (unreserved) and £80 (reserved) and are available from See Tickets on 0870 903 9033, www.seetickets.com or from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900. All the action will also be screened live on Sky Sports.

The full list of competitors is: Ted Bami (Brixton, London), David Barnes (Manchester), Jason Cook (Maesteg, Wales), Michael Grant (Tottenham, London), Barry Jones (Ferndale, Wales), Colin Lynes (Hornchurch, Essex), Young Mutley (West Bromwich, West Midlands), Gavin Rees (Newbridge, Wales).

Prizefighter Light-Welterweights
Friday, December 4
National Hall, Olympia, London
Quarter-final draw
1. Michael Grant v Jason Cook
2. Ted Bami v Gavin Rees
3. Colin Lynes v David Barnes
4. Young Muttley v Barrie Jones

Semi-final draw
1. Michael Grant or Jason Cook v Ted Bami or Gavin Rees
2. Colin Lynes or David Barnes v Young Muttley or Barrie Jones