Both teenagers, Bird and Salvador will battle it out for the Corsican Cup over four rounds in the light-welterweight division. The popular Lisburn fighter Bird, tipped the scales at 65kg with Dylan Salvador coming in a kilo lighter at 64kg. The match is under the Thai style rules of low leg kicks - a style that seems to suit Mark, said coach Murray.

The press conference
"I thought I’d seen it all but I haven’t." laughed Murray. “The press conference and weigh-ins took place onboard a huge passenger cruise liner in the Bay of Ajaccio, we were welcomed onboard not by a whistle but drummed onboard by a guard of honour dressed in full Napoleonic wear and if that wasn’t enough the captain of the ship greeted everyone of us onboard his vessel. That was a first for me.” said Murray as he went on to say. “Local hero Toussaint AndarellI who is the event organiser has done a great job with everything and has been the perfect host - he is extremely hospitable and can’t do enough to make us feel welcome, I can’t wait to see what he has planned for the event!.” 

In brief about Ajaccio - The birthplace of Napoleon, Ajaccio is situated on one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world, surrounded on three sides by mountains that protect it and make it an excellent charter destination. Often described as an elegant city, Ajaccio is attractive for its old town, relaxing cafés and the views of its glorious bay. Visitors to Ajaccio can still visit Napoleon's birthplace.