FRANK WARREN is still slugging away against Covid-19’s attack on boxing and jokes it’s still not as bad for business as getting shot.
England’s Hall of Fame promoter has lost three fights from his Friday night card to the virus.
But Warren is biting down on his gumshield and marching on with the show.
The main event middleweight clash for the British title between Denzel Bentley and Mark Heffron is safe – as is the return of Tyson Fury’s heartthrob little brother Tommy.
And 68-year-old Warren concedes this is the biggest challenge he has ever faced in the sport – aside from the bullet he couldn’t dodge during back in 1989.
Just over 30 years ago, Warren lost half a lung after being shot by an ‘incompetent lunatic’.
On his 2020 crisis, Warren claimed: “These are unprecedented times and it is a huge shame to lose three great fights.
“I’m obviously gutted for the boys who have worked so hard for this week.
“But I am pleased to see the excellent safety measures implemented by my team and the board are working so effectively.
“I am thankful to our partners at BT for working with us to ensure the event can continue safely.
“Fans can look forward to a cracking main event between Mark and Denzel.
“We wish those affected a speedy recovery.
“It’s almost the most difficult time of my career.
“But getting shot was probably a bit more painful for me personally.”
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