Iman Barlow to contest world title in Melton

Iman Barlow will have home advantage as she takes on highly-rated Belgian champion Nathalie Visschers (20) on Saturday, May 16, at the Burton Road venue.

The fight is part of the Assassin Muay Thai Boxing Club's second show of the year.

Assasins' chief instructor Mark Barlow said: "The world title bout will be the first one we've held in our history.

"Visschers has had 28 bouts, won 25 and only lost three. The bout is at 54kg, two kilograms heavier than Iman's fighting weight, but her last three fights have been at the heavier weight."

Also on the show will be two White Collar Boxing bouts and 10 more Muay Thai fights.

Fighters hoping to get on the show are Thai Barlow, Luke Kelly, George Griffiths, Aaron Watson, Troy Attewell, Kyah Chamberlain, Joe North, Kev Flannegan, Michael Robinson and Adam Green.

Tickets are now available, at 14 for adults and 8 juniors, from Nicko's Fish Bar, Melton Rugby Club, LD Clothing and any Assassin member.

*For details, contact Mark or Maxine on (01664) 567491.