Khan -V- Witherspoon! - Page 2

VALAIRIAN · 07-05-2010, 16:46

Chairman Training.

Friday 7th May 2010.

Accrington Stanley Chairman Says “Boxing Training Is Brutal”.

After recently completing his Twelfth Marathon, Accrington Stanley Chairman Ilyas Khan now has his sights set on his boxing bout with former Heavy Weight Champion ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon.

Khan’s vigorous training so far has been focussed around stamina building for the mighty feat of the London Marathon. But with that milestone accomplished, he knows there is still a long way to go.

Ilyas has been training with local Gym owner Kevin Maree this week and said “Kevin Maree’s state of the art training facility is a pleasure to work in. Despite the fact that I am the least likely boxer ever to walk into his ring, he has been brilliant in helping me gain the basics and I grateful for his help and advice”

When asked how the training is going, Ilyas replied “I have started to train for the boxing match now that the London Marathon is behind me. My arms are sore, and I don’t know if at my ripe old age I ought to be doing so much punching !”

Ilyas isn’t shy of physical training but told us “boxing training is brutal. I have started doing some focused punch bag and skipping work, and I have also been in a 5 round sparring session that was enough to floor me. There is no doubt that professional boxers are amongst the fittest athletes in the world”

The charity exhibition bout is due to take place at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday the 3rd June, leaving just 4 weeks for Ilyas to recall the boxing skills he learnt as a youth.

Tickets for the event are on sale now call 01254 356 950 for more details.

mab · 07-05-2010, 17:09

Should be some phots on kippax web site from todays training

Tony said he was putting them on this afternoon

http://www.kipax.com/

Tealeaf · 08-05-2010, 12:05

I've just looked at Kippax's photogallery and the said pictures.

I think it would be a good idea that on the night, Ilyas removes his glasses prior to stepping into the ring with Mr Witherspoon.

VALAIRIAN · 21-05-2010, 18:03

ASFC Boxing Night.

Friday 21st May 2010.

Khan fund raising campaign.

Ilyas is raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way.

The money he raises will help the charity to continue working with disabled people at its local services across the country, whether it’s the residential services that offer 24 hour nursing support or nursing in peoples own homes, to day centres that offer a place to socialise and to make the most of wide ranging facilities that help build life and vocational skills, from gardening to getting a job. There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services just like this within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf, that support hundreds of local disabled people.

To sponsor Ilyas go to: Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | Boxing Challenge: Ilyas faces 'Terrible' Tim

There are still some tables left to see Ilyas Khan versus Terrible Tim Witherspoon on Thursday 3rd June at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel.
To book your table or individual seats, contact the club on 01254 356 950.

shillelagh · 27-05-2010, 19:56

theres a competition in this weeks accy observer to win 2 tickets ...

mab · 27-05-2010, 20:47

Two tickets were won on the BEE radio station today

also said that tickets are been sold for over a thousand pounds

maccawozzagod · 27-05-2010, 21:21

that must be for the big corporate seats or sponsors tables Mab. There are still a few tickets left at £50 if anybody is having last minute twitches?

Come on people, Khan put a lot of money and energy into saving our little club, let's all be their to say thank you (money permitting obviously)

Willie Miller · 27-05-2010, 21:27

Think there is still space on our table if folk are worried about being with A N Other

Willie Miller · 01-06-2010, 18:37

Bump, space still avail on Table Ultra.......

VALAIRIAN · 03-06-2010, 14:46

Really cheesed off that I will not be there tonight

Especially as I will miss Ilyas making his statement as to his position at the club!!!!

No doubt there will be plenty of budding Paparazzi around to keep us informed

ukcowboy · 03-06-2010, 16:52

Would love to have gone, but too expensive Im afraid

That said I hope they raise a mountain of cash, and Ilyas gets out alive!!!..............all the best Mr K

Stanleymad · 03-06-2010, 18:02

Im more than gutted it was out of my league even tho for a very good cause. Hope Ilyas is ok and has a good bout tho

best of luck that it goes very well and hope everyone has a great time and updates us unfortunates on the evenings events after

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lancsdave · 03-06-2010, 18:22

Tyson's at the Turf in July, I reckon Ilyas is just using tonight as a warm up

VALAIRIAN · 03-06-2010, 18:40

Accrington Stanley

ASFC Boxing Night.

Tuesday 1st Jun 2010.

Last Chance to Sponsor Ilyas.

As Ilyas puts together his last preparations for the big fight versus former World Heavy Weight Champion Tim Witherspoon in just 2 days time, this is one of your final opportunities to sponsor his extraordinary effort!
Please pledge what you can over the next 48 hours and support Ilyas in raising funds for the

Ilyas is raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way. The money Ilyas raises will help the charity to continue working with disabled people at its local services across the country.

These include residential services that offer 24-hour nursing support or nursing in people’s own homes, and day centres that offer a place to socialise and make the most of wide-ranging facilities, helping to build life and vocational skills – from gardening to getting a job.

There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services just like this within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf that support hundreds of local disabled people.

To sponsor Ilyas before the event and pledge your support for Leonard Cheshire Disability go to: Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | Boxing Challenge: Ilyas faces 'Terrible' Tim

There are still some seats remaining to see Ilyas Khan versus Terrible Tim Witherspoon on Thursday 3rd June at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel. To book, contact the club on 01 254 356 950.

Accrington Stanley

Let's hope he lives to fight another day and raises loads of cash!!

AccyMad · 03-06-2010, 18:40

Good luck tonight Ilyas, hope a good night is had by all & loads is raised for Leonard Cheshire charity - would have liked to be there but a little out of my price range too. Full report required from those who do attend please