A BOXER who battled back from a broken hand to fighting fitness will now face the powerhouse who beat Mike Tyson on a new date.

The fight between Jon DP Shaw and Danny Williams, the man who knocked out Mike Tyson, is now due to go ahead at the indigo at the O2 in London on Saturday, April 1.

The Night of Champions bout, organised by DKM Plush Boxing, will see him take on Williams, the fighter who famously knocked out 'Iron Mike', also known as 'the Baddest man on the Planet'.

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Mr Shaw, a heavyweight boxer, coach, promoter and anti-knife campaigner based at DP Boxing in Sherriff Street said the delay in the fight, which had been due to take place on Friday, March 24, was for practical reasons.

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He is now busy preparing for his encounter with the 49-year-old, known as the Brixton Bomber, who has gone toe-to-toe with big names including Vitali Klitschko, Derek Chisora, Audley Harrison and Julius Francis.

Williams is most famous for knocking out Tyson in the fourth round of their fight on July 30, 2004.

Mr Shaw, a 32-year-old dad, has been told by organisers the new date will allow a full weigh-in and medical during the day and 'will not have everyone rushing from work and being late'. 

 Mr Shaw said: "With two big heavyweights throwing big punches, it will be unlikely to go to the final bed."

It is not the only challenge facing Mr Shaw - he's also taking part in an eight man heavyweight prizefighter competition in Swindon on February 25 for a £3,000 prize ahead of the big heavyweight clash.

He said: "Preparation for multi-man events is trickier and more time needs to be invested. This is because I’m training for seven fighters - as it’s unknown who will proceed to the next stage of the tournament until on the night. 

"This competition has arguably some of the best heavyweight fighters on the unlicensed circuit competing against each other - the winner will certainly be known as the best heavyweight on the unlicensed boxing scene.

"Entering this kind of tournament shows one crucial thing - I am prepared to fight anyone and everyone that is put in front of me. Whoever wants it or thinks they want it, can come and get it. Speak to the promoters and let’s make more big fights. Talk is cheap. Actions speak a lot louder."