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Rogan draws Sprott in the first round of the Super 8

A BATTLE of the Prizefighter winners will kick off thee Super 8 heavyweight tournamentĀ at The Trusts Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on June 4.

Inaugural Prizefighter winner Martin Rogan faces Michael Sprott in a bout many would like to have seen happen for a domestic titleĀ a number of years ago.

Belfast’s Rogan and England’s Sprott are two of a field isĀ made up of former WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, American Alonzo Butler, Hunter Sam, Brice Ritani Coe and Antz Hansen.

Prize Money is $500,000 and the bouts all take place on the night. Winners of the first round progress to the semi-final. Each bout is for three rounds.

Super 8 First Round Draw

Hasim Rahman (50-8-2) vs Antz Nansen (3-2)

Alonso Butler (30-2-1) vs Brice Ritani-Coe (3-2-1)

Michael Sprott (40-21) vs Martin Rogan (16-5)

Kali Meehan (38-5) vs Hunter Sam (9-2-2)

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