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JOHN JOE NEVIN TOPS PRIORITY BOXING SHOW

Post author By f/s
Post date September 6, 2019

MO Prior & Priority Boxing are delighted to announce the next stage in their continued & increasing involvement in the career of Olympic Silver Medallist & 15 time All Ireland Champion, John Joe Nevin, (Mullingar, Ireland).

John Joe will top Priority Boxing’s, 20th September, 2019, ” Enter the Dragon“ show, which features outstanding Welsh Prospects; Nathan Thorley, Maredudd Thomas, Rhys Edward’s, Jay Munn, Lance Cooksey, Joel Jason, JJ Evan’s, Craig Woodruff & Jacob Robinson at Vale Sports Arena, Penarth Rd, Cardiff CF11 8TW. John Joe will box, at super featherweight, an opponent will be announced in the near future.

Mo Prior

“It’s a pleasure to be working with one of boxing’s outstanding talents in John Joe Nevin & to be able to showcase a boxer of John Joe’s talent in the fight savvy, city of Cardiff, fittingly, topping a show that features a plethora of Welsh talent.

What a story & what pedigree John Joe Nevin has; 255 amateur contests, of which over 200 were internationals, only 15 losses & most of them by split decision.Olympic Silver, a double Olympian, twice World Bronze, all four losses, by split decision, to the eventual, tournament winners. John Joe also won both the European & European Union Championships becoming, officially rated, World Number One, at his weight, before turning pro.

John Joe made his pro debut, in the USA, in Boston, live on USA TV, tipped, live in commentary, by Paulie Malignaggi, ‘he will definitely, win a World Title’. Only to go back to Ireland & have both his legs broken, in an incident for which he still awaits criminal compensation.

John Joe was told he wouldn’t walk again let alone box. John boxed, for over a year, with 3.9lbs of metal in his legs, he wasn’t able to run or skip, so he trained, in therapy pools, in Philadelphia, under the auspices of Jeff Goldstein, tears running down John’s cheeks from the pain. Then John had to take the best part of a year off, back in Ireland, where he had the metal removed, before getting back into the therapy pools in Philly.

Now the suffering is over & his legs have never been stronger, plus he has the comfort of knowing the weight he’ll be campaigning at, super featherweight.

Mo Prior:

“What a pleasure it is to be promoting John Joe, he’s undefeated in 12 pro contests, John Joe will go a long way, in the next 12 months, to achieving his goal of winning a world title.

Priority Boxing have an ongoing working relationship with John Joe’s management, where Priority Boxing will look to build a similar fan & support base, in the UK & Ireland, to match John Joe’s famed, Philadelphia, USA, following, enabling John Joe to pursue his career both sides of the Atlantic.”

John Joe Nevin:

“Working with Mo Prior & Topping a Fight Card in Wales is an honour, an honour I don’t take lightly, I look forward to entertaining my Celtic Cousins, the very knowledgeable, Cardiff, boxing connoisseurs, @ The Vale Sports Arena, on 20th September”

For further info on John Joe Nevin Contact Ron Boddy,

britishsport@hotmail.com

phillyboxing@hotmail.com

Phone & WhatsApp: +44 7989 381955

For info on the show & all the other boxers, Contact Mo Prior

markprior22@hotmail.com

Phone & WhatsApp: +44 7500 869640

JAY MUNN

Post author By f/s
Post date July 29, 2019

“Boxing has taught me many things like self-discipline and focus and it keeps me off the streets. It’s really made me realize how important it is to keep yourself fit and eat well.

FIGHT SCENE CATCH UP WITH JAY MUNN

The self-proclaimed Rhoose Rhino: Jay Munn (3-0) has come a long way since hiding his boxing medical forms from his mother as he eyes an ambitious campaign in professional boxing after signing with experienced manager Gary Lockett.

Munn originally started his pursuit of combat glory in the sport of martial arts, whereby he competed as a youngster and achieved high-level status, until boxing presented itself. After making the transition from one discipline to another, the eager-minded Munn truly found his feet.

“After many years of competing at a high level of martial arts I was beginning to get bored of the sport. I kept walking past the boxing gym to get to my martial art class, I used to see the boxers always going in and out of the gym, then one day I finally decided to go to the boxing gym instead” said Munn.

“For weeks I was hiding it from my family (giving up martial arts for boxing) and a couple of weeks into it I was asked to get my medical sorted so I could fight, but she eventually found the form. It really wasn’t easy trying to convince her to let me fight, but when I stepped into that ring I knew from that day onwards that boxing was for me.”

Munn began his amateur boxing venture equipped with a youthful-mind and a competitive experience in the field of fighting. The Welshman persisted through the grueling training and challenging bouts and began to develop a sharp and intelligent style which carried him to new heights. In 2017, Munn grasped the opportunity to represent Wales at the 2017 Commonwealth Games, enjoyed various camps at the EIS Headquarters in Sheffield and won two ABA Championship vests.

Now a licensed prizefighter under Gary Lockett, the charismatic lad from Rhoose looks ahead to a long and exciting professional boxing career. His social media bio reads “I am De Roberto Duran of Rhoose” and in almost every post, the simple statement “I Am Rhino” re-occurs, a warning to his foes and a boast to his followers.

“Winning means a lot to everyone and everyone wants to be a winner, but what I love is the adrenaline rush, the raw of the crowd and the atmosphere which boxing brings. People should come and watch me fight because I’m exciting and I’m an old-school boxer/puncher, and there’s no better school than old-school. I can box at a distance and I can fight up close. Whichever, the Rhoose Rhino is coming.”

The part-time scaffolder and now professional fighter’s weekly regiment showcases the discipline and drive that fighter’s need to be able to succeed in such a demanding sport.

“Monday – bags & pads (9-10.30am), work till 5pm, Penarth ABC training

Tuesday – sparring at Gary Lockett’s Gym (Llanrumney Phoenix) (11.30am), work till 5pm, 5-6 mile run

Wednesday – agility, S&C, foot-work, hand-eye co-ordination (9-10.30am), work till 5pm, run

Thursday – sparring at Llanrumney Phoenix (11.30am), work till 5pm, run

Friday – S&C (9.00-10.30am), work till 5pm, cheat night (food and TV)

Saturday – run

Sunday – sauna session, recovery day”

Munn now trains alongside the likes of Alex Hughes, Chris Jenkins, and Nathan Thorley at Llanrumney Phoenix Boxing Club in Cardiff whereby his pedigree in the sport and desire to develop as a top-level domestic fighter is tested daily by world class operators. Current British Welterweight Champion: Chris Jenkins is among those who share a ring with the Rhoose Rhino daily, and under the 30-year-long expertise of Gary Lockett it seems only plausible that the Welshman will follow in the footsteps of his counterparts.

“I’ve got such a great team around me. I’ve got the guidance of Chris Davies and Gary Lockett who have both achieved so much in the sport and have all the experience needed to pass down to me. I’ve got connections across the UK, I’ve got my uncle: Neil Munn who always keeps me grounded and I’ve got the amateur experience to go with it.”

“Boxing has taught me many things like self-discipline and focus and it keeps me off the streets. It’s really made me realize how important it is to keep yourself fit and eat well. In the next five years I want some tough, hard domestic fights. I want the fights that everyone talks about.”

Munn sports a cheeky smile throughout most of his social media posts, has the look of a Josh Kelly type showman and appears to possess all the necessary skills needed to develop into a future champion. His newly found partnership with Gary Lockett, who has trained and managed multiple British champions seems destined to yield success, and alongside a stable of world-class fighters, Munn is not short of quality.

The Rhoose Rhino, the Roberto Duran of Rhoose, or whatever alias he may be called is on a collision course with the top prospects in the UK, in what promises to be an exciting and compelling journey for a fighter who has the appeal of the fans at heart.

“I believe my style is more suited to the pro game. I’m a bit of a slow starter and that was my biggest problem in the amateurs, most of my bouts were over before I could even have chance to warm-up. I’m a counterpuncher and it can take time for me to settle into the contest, although I can bite down on my gum-shield and have a real fight if it comes to it.”

It’s been a while since the likes of Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler or Tommy Hearns have graced the squared circle, and although the Rhoose Rhino continues to learn and develop, his hopes of becoming the next crowd-favourite can only excite domestic boxing fans.

Read more on The Rise of a Warrior HERE

Watch Jay Munn HERE

LANCE COOKSEY JR

Post author By f/s
Post date June 12, 2018

“I can box, I can fight & Ive got an exceptional engine… I’m on this journey to take titles.”

FIGHT SCENE CATCH UP WITH LANCE COOKSEY

When the Cooksey family decided to up sticks and leave Cardiff, it almost seemed like fate that their new home would be a stone’s throw away from Rhoose Amateur Boxing Club, it was a blessing in disguise for a young Lance Cooksey Jnr.

Either by design or by confidence Lance Snr was igniting in his son the fire which had burned in his own belly as a young fighter.

As Lance Jnr told fightscene:

“The family moved to Rhoose when I was ten and the boxing gym was just a few minutes from my house – that’s where it all started. My father had me boxing from a young age as he was a boxer himself, he won many Welsh titles and two British titles as an Amateur.”

But it isn’t just his father’s influence that has driven Lance to an unbeaten record of 10-0 as a professional and progressing from Rhoose ABC to Pontypridd Boxing Club, and from there to Tony Borg’s champion-churning St Joseph’s in Newport. The young boxer credits his family for his triumphs.

“Having a close-knit family makes things much easier for me as a boxer, it takes a lot of pressure off the fight. Family is everything. My friends and family are my inspiration. I’m lucky that I’m surrounded by good people that push me to achieve my goals.”

And perhaps his younger brother will follow the same path of success, since Lance gave him special credit for playing a lead role in his choice to adopt boxing as an occupation.

Lance admitted, with a tone of comedic reluctance, owed to sibling rivalry:

“Me and my little brother used to love the Rocky films. My earliest memory of boxing has to be when we put on a pair of our father’s gloves and sparred a couple of rounds. We must have been around six and four at the time and he was a bit tougher than me back then.”

Lance Jnr has become part of a huge surge in the growth of Welsh boxing, which is refreshing for the likes of Cooksey and is something that he speaks fondly of:

“Boxing is at an all-time high in Wales, the younger generations are transitioning from amateur to professional faster than ever before. As an amateur, I didn’t want to turn pro, but now it seems to be the opposite and it seems that publicity plays a big part in this. There are a lot more shows being put on by the likes of MTK as well as other promotions. There are more opportunities now.”

2018 proved to be a huge year for the Welshman. The boxer took on four opponents throughout the annum, with the final fight of the year proving to be the most memorable. Lance Jnr faced off against Jordan Ellison at Llandarcy Academy of Sport, Neath in a battle that altered the Welsh boxer’s fighting mentality.

“First of all, every fight is a learning curve, you take away experience from each fight you have, but one that stands out is my fight against a lad called Jordan Ellison. I was cut in the first round after a clash of heads – I knew it was a cut because of the blood and naturally I started to panic, Ellison then tried to get me out of there, but I was able to hang on and calm down and a few rounds later I’d won the fight. This taught me a lot about keeping my head and staying focused in the ring.”

As well as the Ellison fight, Lance Jnr holds his bout against Aleksandrs Birkenbergs in high regard, the Welshman brought the York Hall crowd to its feet with an emphatic first round stoppage.

“One of my biggest moments came when I fought at York Hall. I remember the fight being stopped 40 seconds in after I’d landed some heavy shots to his body. My fans had to travel for four hours to witness 40 seconds of action, but they were still happy with the performance.”

Lance Jnr now follows a strict training regime in order to perform to the best of his abilities.

“I train everyday before work, which is early in the morning. I try to fit in two hard sessions of boxing or cardio, it’s a case of trying to fit in as much training as possible in the time that I have, because I want to be in the best condition.”

Lance trains alongside compatriots Gavin Gwynne and Jordan Withers, which according to Lance helps provide an extra boost in the gym:

“I train in the gym with Gavin and Jordan as well as a few other lads. I think its good to have this environment, because we’re like teammates, there’s a lot of respect between us all and we’re all friends that push one another to achieve the best”

“Earlier on in my career I’d have said I want to fight one of the top fighters, now I want to win titles, so whoever is holding the titles, I want them.”

And with his final words, this multi-faceted Welsh boxer shows that he’s determined to take fight scene by storm:

“I’ve done my apprenticeship in boxing, I’m ready to step up and I’m ready for titles.”