TALL ORDER FOR HAMILTON AT BASH & MASH

It’s going to be a tall order for world champion Gary Hamilton when he faces his first fight of 2004 (March 5).

The featherweight kickboxing king will square-up against lanky Belgian Gregory Colassin at the Clandeboye Lodge in Bangor.

Colossal Colassin is a full six inches taller than 5’7 Hamilton – but the height advantage does not scare the Belfast-man.

“The bigger they come the harder they fall,” he said when the pair met today ahead of the fight. “I’ve heard some good things about Colassin. He has taken a few good fighters, like Samir, the distance. But I have never been in better shape. To hurt me he’ll have to catch me and I’ll see his kicks and punches coming from miles away.”

“Gary is a great champion, but I will show that I am a player in this division,” said Colassin. “It’ll be tough for him to get beaten on his own doorstep.”

On Friday night, rising Belfast stars Andrew Grimason and Lydia Braniff will appear on the undercard.

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