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Century up for Ojay
5:42pm Thursday 15th May 2008
OJAY ABRAHAMS, Watford's first professional champion for half a century, will step into the ring for the 100th and final time at the home of boxing, York Hall, Bethnal Green on Fathers' Day.
The enigmatic Abrahams, who goes by the moniker me, myself and I' made his professional debut on the ill-fated rematch of Michael Watson and Chris Eubank, on September 21, 1991, beating Gordon Webster by a third round knockout.
Now on 99 fights and up at light heavyweight the former British Masters Champion is coming out of semi-retirement on Sunday, June 15, to make it a century of fights before hanging up his gloves for good.
The proud Watford-born fighter is looking to take a coach load of fans for the occasion and can be contacted on ojayjuice@hotmail.com, or telephone 01923 663780 for ticket details.
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