Ring Officials Announced for Michael Hunter Vs Eli Frankham – York Hall, 5th December
The ring officials for the upcoming Michael ‘Bounty’ Hunter versus Eli Frankham, that takes place on the William Storey promoted Rich Energy event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Friday the 5th December 2025 were announced earlier.
On making the Ring Officials announcement British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Vice Chairman Gianluca Di Caro said;
“We are extremely pleased to have such a top class team of international ring officials for this contest.
“The Referee for Michael Hunter versus Eli Frankham will be A Star classified Mr Roger Barnor from Ghana.
“The A Star classified judges will be Mr Jeff Hinds and Mr Adrian Thorne from the United Kingdom and Mr Charlie Cardona from Malta.
“I am confident that the decision of the BIBA Championship and Officials Committee, to appoint officials of such high integrity, that both Michael Hunter and Eli Frankham and their teams will feel comfortable in the knowledge that the judging and officiating will be fair and unbiased.”
World class championship referee Roger Barnor, who has refereed and/or judged one thousand two hundred and seventy three contests to date, including numerous title fights for the big four championship organisations, then added;
“This is a dream come true for me to be considered as the referee for such an Important fight in the United Kingdom between two great fighters in their own right.
“Having already visited and officiated at venues across the world, I can truly say coming to the historic York Hall has always been my dream.
“York Hall is special to everyone involved in the sweet science, it’s a venue that has been home for many historic events, and so many great fights and fighters over the years.
“This cements my place in my chosen career and I want to say a very big thank you to all who made it possible and am looking forward to being involved in a great night of boxing on the 5th December.
“I would also like to wish good luck to all Boxers on the night.”
On Friday 5th December 2025 Michael ‘the Bounty’ Hunter versus Eli ‘Fatboy’ Frankham headlines the William Storey promoted Rich Energy event at the iconic York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
Tickets are available from www.hunterfrankham.eventbrite.co.uk
