Tag: sanigar events

Ben Demmery

Post author By f/s
Post date October 24, 2019

“For me, I think having 75 amateur bouts was a massive achievement. I never turned down a fight and used to fight anyone whether it be on a day’s notice or a few months. My most memorable boxing achievement was getting to my first senior final at the Celtic Box Cup where I only lost to the current commonwealth games silver medallist.”

“I love training and fighting with my brother, it’s like having another coach. We get on each other’s backs about bad habits and help each other when making weight. Being able to share my pro debut with my twin brother was a dream.”

The twin brother dynamic has become an unlikely commonality within boxing in recent years with the emergence of the Charlo brothers in America and the McDonnell’s in the UK. Ben Demmery believes that his relationship with his brother Jake will only help to push the pair on and will enable him to reach his goals later down the line.

Jake and Ben had both been keen athletes in their younger years, but it was boxing that really peaked their interests.

“I got involved with boxing at the age of 11 with my twin brother at a small boxing gym in my local area. After trying every other sport you can think of, boxing was the one I fell in love with. It helped in every aspect of my life giving me discipline and confidence.”

Demmery endured a successful amateur career over the span of 75 bouts, with his biggest success coming in the Celtic Box Cup in 2018. Demmery ousted Norwegian Kevin Gronlund in the quarter final match and then Jordan McIntosh in the semi-final match. The final proved to be a bridge too far as Commonwealth silver medallist Aiden Walsh claimed a unanimous decision victory, but had been pushed all the way by Demmery.

Regardless of falling just short against Walsh, Demmery had accrued enough experience against a multitude of opponents to take the decision to turn pro under the tutelage of trainer and manager Chris Sanigar.

Ben made his pro debut alongside his brother Jake, with both claiming points victories to kick off their respective careers. Ben was able to carry over the success from his amateur career into his first outing in the pro ranks as he overcame a very awkward opponent in Paul Cummings.

Cummings provided a stern test as a 6ft2 Super Welterweight, just an inch shorter than heavyweight contender Oleksandr Usyk and the same height as Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz, but Demmery overcame his rangy opponent over the four round contest and learned many a lesson about the pro ranks in the process.

“My debut went well; I fought a much taller awkward opponent who came to fight. The atmosphere from my fans was incredible though and I loved every minute of it! I learnt a lot from the fight as well. Smaller gloves, more rounds and no vest. All these things make a difference when taking the step into the paid ranks, but I felt I adjusted well.”

While he remains early in his pro career (current record of 2-0), and at a stage where many fighters would still have a somewhat undefined style, Demmery sees himself as a very technical boxer and prides himself on performing in a certain manor.

“I would say I’m a technical boxer and I can throw a wide variety of shots. For me, there’s nothing better than boxers who have the perfect basics, someone who can hit and not get hit.”

Considering Demmery’s preferred style of boxing, it’ll come as no surprise that the Super Welterweight sees Tyson Fury as one of his boxing idols, considering the excellent boxing and defensive skills of a fighter like Fury.

“Growing up I used to love watching the likes of Hatton and Pacquiao two absolute warriors. Now it has got to be Fury. For me, not only is he an unreal boxer, but he’s got to be the most entertaining bloke I’ve ever seen!”

With Demmery having now made his debut, progression through the ranks will be the key over the next 12 months, but Demmery also retains big hopes for the for his career as a whole.

“My plan for the next 12 months is to be at least 5-0 making my way up the ranks and rounds. As a massive Bristol City fan I would love to box at Ashton Gate if it was for a title that would be a dream come true.”

While the fledgling careers over Jake and Ben Demmery currently remain in their infancy, the pair will look to follow in the footsteps of the aforementioned successful twin brother pairings and will know that they’ve achieved immense success if they reach those heights.

Ben Demmery next fights 29.02.2020

ANGELO DRAGONE

Post author By f/s
Post date August 20, 2019

“Winning is everything for me. There is no room for second place in boxing. People only see you fight, they don’t see the sacrifices I make during my camps so there is no better feeling for me than getting my hand raised.”

FIGHT SCENE CATCH UP WITH ANGELO DRAGONE

The tale of the Italian Welsh boxer is hardly an uncommon one, with prior world champions such as Enzo Maccarinelli and the great Joe Calzaghe making a large indent on the sport. Angelo Dragone, ‘The Italian Stallion’, will look to follow in the footsteps of these great fighters and leave his own mark on the sport.

Dragone had always been a working man prior to his career in boxing, having worked as a milkman for family business Nigel’s Dairy. While his career has changed, the aims remain the same. Providing for his family and securing the future of his two children is still the main priority. Dragone’s progression through the pro ranks has meant that the milkman business has been put on hold in favour of pursuing a potentially fruitful boxing career.

After a relatively short amateur career of just 24 fights, Dragone turned over to the pro ranks in August 2018 at the age of 28 and has fought five times since, maintaining a 5-1-0 record. Dragone has put in dominant performances and is showing himself to be a level above his current opposition. The first knockout is surely imminent!

“With all of my fights so far I’ve stepped up each time. I feel like I’m improving fight by fight and haven’t put a foot wrong yet. I’m happy with my progress and the improvements are showing in and out of the ring.”

The Carmarthen based fighter now trains with head trainer and manager Richie Garner in Llanelli, and Swansea. The Welshman operates on an intensive schedule, training in the gym four days a week from the early hours of the morning. Dragone is no stranger to the early morning start though, having been conditioned for this from his life as a milkman. No breaks are allowed on the weekends either which are filled with road running and sparring which has seen granted Dragone experience against many top Welsh prospects including Kieran Gething, Rhys Edwards, and even British and recently crowned Commonwealth champion Chris Jenkins.

Richie Garner: ‘It was a year ago this month that Angelo made his debut. Back then he was a very raw boxer with a heart filled with dreams of being a Welsh Champion.

For the past year, Angelo has worked tirelessly to realise his dream and push forward to achieve it.

He has improved immensely, and has such great energy and enthusiasm

We don’t take any opponents lightly, I am hoping Angelo will bring the intensity he can’t cope with.

We have been sparring Newport, Cardiff and even the prestigious Peacock Gym in London to make this happen. Gary Lockett has offered the most sparring and Rhys Edwards has been an invaluable asset for us in sparring.

Angelo is a popular fighter and we are training with the assistance of Jason who runs Jack To A King Boxing Club in Swansea, in addition to the Robert Davies Gym, Llanelli offering different facilities. We get the best of both worlds!

We have a great Team with lots of support. It’s a great bill. The ticket allocation has almost gone! If people want to see It, they will need to get in touch ASAP!’

“Winning is everything for me, there is no room for second place in boxing. People only see you fight, they don’t see the sacrifices I make during my camps so there is no better feeling for me than getting my hand raised.”

Dragone has displayed a preference to fight on the front foot and with a tight guard and is known for his high punch output and quick combinations. The speed and variety of his combinations have become a hallmark of Dragone’s style, as well his likening for a lead uppercut.

As would be expected, Dragone is a big fan of fellow Welshman Joe Calzaghe and credits him for putting Welsh boxing on the map. Dragone is also a fan of Ricky Hatton due to his high octane and front foot style of boxing.

“Calzaghe put Wales on the world map for me. His high work rate, variety and skill was unreal. I love Ricky as well for his come forward aggressive style and body punching and that he’s just so down to earth.”

While maintaining a 5-1-0 record, Dragone is looking to put a signature win on his record.

“I take one fight at a time and don’t look that far ahead. I want to just keep winning and moving forward in boxing and life”

Buy tickets for Angelo’s next fight HERE

JOSHUA JOHN

Post author By f/s
Post date June 5, 2019

“I was a very shy boy who hardly said a word before I started boxing. I was always disciplined but boxing took me to another level. Boxing has helped me both mentally and physically and spurred me through hard times.”

FIGHT SCENE CATCH UP WITH JOSHUA JOHN

In 2004, Pappy Jones opened a boxing gym in the heart of the industrial town of Port Talbot in South Wales. Cast amongst a canopy of steel-works and coal trails, Briton Ferry Boxing Club began its storied history.

The ambience of the newly renovated space caught the intrigue of a group of young boys who regularly played football in the nearby streets. After Jones had invited them to test their luck in the squared circle, some 20 odd boys turned up the next day eager to begin training.

Year by year however, they would diminish. Whilst some of the boys would last little more than a month, others would continue for years, but none of them would last longer than Joshua John.

Now, he boasts a Youth Commonwealth Bronze Medal, Two Welsh Championships, One British Championship and the claim of the final remaining boy whom embarked on the sport over a decade ago, and a current professional record of 2-0

Under the close guidance of Pappy, John has developed his craft over the course of 15 years and enjoyed a valuable amateur campaign in multiple championship bouts. Since their initial meeting in 2004, John and Pappy’s partnership has yielded impressive results and promises to conjure even more success in the professional ranks alongside newly appointed coach: Tony Borg.

“I’ve boxed in multiple national finals and championships in the amateurs with just shy of 100 bouts with 70 plus wins. I’ve definitely been in there with the best there is (as an amateur).”

The Featherweight prodigy’s prestigious amateur career has catalyzed his slick style that has been carefully crafted through years of practice at his childhood gym of Briton Ferry. Alongside Pappy, the two have worked extensively on technical execution, strength and conditioning, ring generalship and mental awareness over an incredible 15-year partnership. The quality of boxing in the Welsh amateur championships proved the perfect platform for John to exercise all of his knowledge and skills, and to his credit, has blossomed into an intelligent ring-technician with both the ability and will to make a success of the professional game.

“My jab is my greatest asset because it sets-up everything that follows it. People should come and watch me fight because it will always be entertaining. If you like watching people give others a boxing lesson then look no further than me.”

Although it can be easily mistaken that John’s sole ambition is to capture world championships at whatever cost, he credits his determination to several factors of his life in which he regards with utmost importance.

“My main motivation is my family and friends, and my coaches: Pappy and Tony (Borg) in how much they believe in me. Since I signed my professional contract they’ve all shown me such great support and I really must take my hat off to them all. I just want to continue making them all happy and that’s what truly motivates me. We’ve all been through some rubbish times in life but every time something happens in mine, it gives me that extra reason to make it to the top and become the best I can be.”

John took one step closer to realising his potential when he signed his professional contract, concluding a reputable amateur campaign in hopes of realising greater heights as a licensed prize-fighter. Since turning professional, John consulted in coach Tony Borg to help aid his transition from amateur to pro.

Tony Borg – “I’ve been working (with John) for some time now, getting him ready for the professionals, working closely on pacing and getting Josh to do what he does for six rounds instead of three. He trains alongside European medallists and champions daily. He’s doing very well, he’s well suited to the pro game. He’s a real asset to the gym”

Joshua John’s keen to follow in the footsteps of the many great amateurs such as Vasyl Lomachenko and Sugar Ray Leonard and transfer his skilled pedigree from one discipline to another. When Joshua John was asked a simple question of what he wants to achieve as a professional, his answer was even more simple: “I will do whatever it takes to become world champion” and speaks a thousand words of his unquestionable belief in his abilities and will to succeed.

Watch Joshua John HERE

Award Winning Indian Restaurant in South Wales

SANIGAR EVENTS: A PASSIONATE ETHIC FOR ALL THINGS BOXING

Post author By f/s
Post date May 24, 2019

“The most rewarding aspect of being a trainer/promoter is taking a boy from an early age and transforming them into a Champion. Whether that be world level or even domestic level, it is truly so rewarding to be able to do that with young fighters and guide them along the way.”

SANIGAR EVENTS: A PASSIONATE ETHIC FOR ALL THINGS BOXING

“Throwing in the towel” is an idiom that resides deep inside the history of boxing. It stands as a metaphor for accepting defeat, giving up or failing to conquer adversity, and since it’s initial use in the wake of the 20^th Century, it has become a common conundrum in the English language.

Fighters across the world will be very familiar with the phrase, but no-one will fully understand it more than former-boxer and now-promoter; Chris Sanigar.

Those who are familiar with his story will already know why there is no secret he was called “one of the bravest fighters in Britain”, but for those who don’t know about Chris and his son Jamie, their storied road to today speaks volumes of their unquestionable loyalty to the sport.

Chris Sanigar; the founder of Sanigar Events, first made his name in the sport of boxing back in 1978 as a professional prizefighter. After representing England in the amateurs and making the ABA Championship Finals, southpaw Sanigar embarked on the professional ranks, capturing the BBBofC Southern Light-Welterweight title before his eventual retirement in 1984. His career spanned six years, boxing in various countries like Italy, New Zealand, France and Zimbabwe, concluding a 31-fight resume with 18 wins (10 KO’s), 11 losses (5 KO’s) and two draws.

“I had so much guts, so much courage. All I wanted to do was fight, fight, fight, not box. I had the pleasure of being crowned Champion of London in my career, boxed in various countries along the road, and really had a good time” said Sanigar.

“I was a big party-goer in my early days. I drank lots of alcohol throughout my career and that really had an impact on me. Since my retirement and to this day, I’ve not drank a single drop of alcohol and I thank God that it has made such a change to my life. I do really feel if I didn’t have the alcohol in those days when I was boxing, I could’ve got a lot further.”

Even in his days as a modern gladiator however, Sanigar had always had the intentions of staying on after it was time to hang-up the gloves.

“Even when I was fighting, I knew I wanted to become a manager. After I retired, I was still spending day after day in various gym’s studying the great trainers and managers I had around me. I would pay attention to their little sayings and the way they acted, and I really was fortunate to be able to learn from the likes of George Francis and Micky Dove.”

In 1989, Sanigar consulted with the BBBoC and was granted a professional boxing license once again, this time as a manager and trainer. His reputation as an all-action fighter, knowledge of the sport and desire to pursue coaching paved way for the formation of Bristol Boxing Gym in the same year and has since became the pioneer for boxing in the South West of England.

“The decision to form my own gym originated from my relationship with George Francis, my former manager. I was always so close to George and that was what really gave me the idea to open my own gym and pursue managing, and thankfully that became a reality in 1989”

Bristol Boxing Gym was originally based in a St Pauls facility, whereby it’s storied 29-year history began. Chris and his son Jamie worked extensively with young prospects in the south of the UK and quickly forged a choreography that would promise future champions.

So far, the Sanigar Events team has produced nine champions including the likes of Lee Selby, Glenn Catley, Lee Haskins, Dean Francis, Adrian Stone and more. Over it’s near 30-year history, the Bristol Boxing Gym team has established an unrivaled coaching and managerial style that has developed into what it is today. It’s very easy to say that it’s reputation among the best gyms in the UK has been earned through sheer determination and unprecedented passion alone, but under Chris and Jamie Sanigar’s direction, it seems the only plausible explanation.

(Left to Right) Lee Haskins, Lee Selby

In 2000, Sanigar Events and Bristol Boxing Gym produced their very first World Champion in Glenn Catley, beating then WBC Super-Middleweight Champion Markus Beyer in his native Germany. It was the first time in history a Bristol-based fighter had won a World Championship.

“I had Glenn (Catley) since he was just 14. It was naturally the apex of my career. We then had Ross Hale and Dean Francis, who won the British and Commonwealth titles, then we brought Lee Haskins through who again we had from the early age of 14. We brought him through the amateur circuit, and now into British, Continental and European titles. It’s really been a roller-coaster ride.”

In 2007, Chris and Jamie formed the Community Sports Projects which offered local children professional standard coaching and facilities, giving local communities a pathway into the sport and a lesson into the art of discipline.

In January 2015, a £500,000 Community Asset Transfer moved the gym to a new lot in Easton and brought with it the inclusion of some of the best boxing facilities in the country. It now sports a professional standard 20ft boxing ring, a second 16ft ring, 22 punching-bag stations, sets of iron dumbbells and a multi-purpose fitness studio. After the gym’s reputation proceeded and the Community Sports Project excelled in the local community, Chris and Jamie registered Empire Fighting Chance in 2013 (co-founded by Martin Bisp), a charity-based organisation that gives support services to deprived local groups through counselling, mentoring, employability lessons, and on the side, a non-contact-based boxing experience.

Jamie Sanigar also became the youngest BBBoC Promoter in 2003, at just 23 years old. Whilst his father has a more personal relationship with the fighters on the team, son Jamie controls the multiple community organizations that Sanigar Events conduct and is largely responsible for the gym’s appeal to the local community.

Chris said: “As an ex-fighter, I’m able to empathize with my boxers. Jamie deals more with the legal and community aspects of the job, but I relate to the fighters on a personal level. I’ve been in their shoes, I’ve had the fights, I’ve been through it all with them. I think this what sets Sanigar Events apart from the rest and what makes our relationship with the fighters so special.”

“Having experienced professional fighting, I also understand how important the role of a promoter/manager is. Getting the rights fights at the right time for my lads is crucial, and it can be very challenging at times. These boys develop at different stages, so you’ve got to know them personally. Most of my boxers have reputable amateur pedigrees and I do feel that’s essential for them. It teaches them ring-generalship, discipline and gives them the experience needed in this sport.”

“I’m pleased to see that the health and safety has improved immensely in boxing. At times, I do feel that certain fighters are able to get away with infringements to the rule-set and potentially influence decisions in the wrong way, so maybe modern-day refereeing does need to adopt a stricter stance, like it was when I was boxing professionally. Other than that, I’m very happy with the current state of the sport. I love it.”

Chris’ and Jamie’s passion for the boxing business was proving to be the perfect recipe for success, over nearly three decades of work. In 2009 however, Chris Sanigar would meet his toughest opponent to date; cancer.

“I hadn’t had a day off through illness for about 20 years. At the time, I didn’t even know you could survive from cancer, all the people I had known who had suffered it had unfortunately died. I thought that was going to happen to me at first.”

Chris; being a devoted believer in God and a determined fighter in his own right, sought to battle his life-threating illness, just like his multiple battles in the squared-circle. Extraordinarily, his greatest victory came outside of the boxing ring, and instead within himself.

“I’m a big believer in God and I just thought to myself all of the way through that I was going to make it. I was against the odds just like my fighter Lee Haskins, who was such a big help. He boxed whilst I was having chemotherapy, and against the odds, he won. That really helped pull-me through, it was a really powerful thing.”

In 2010, just one year after he was diagnosed, Chris had beaten another foe in cancer and immediately returned to his home; boxing. Where it was easily an option to throw in the towel, whether that be from Chris, Jamie, Haskins, or anyone involved in the Sanigar Promotion and Bristol Boxing Gym, not a single person ever accepted defeat against the odds, and perhaps this echoes the purity of this team’s connection. To this day, Chris is still heavily involved with the boxing business and seems to want nothing less.

Sanigar Events still boasts multiple champions, including current Featherweight World-Champion Lee Selby, and hopes to continue to produce home-grown fighters and provide a platform for British prospects to transition into World Champions. Accompanied by the team at Bristol Boxing Gym, Sanigar Events operates with a passionate ethic for all things boxing, and is remarkably yet to see it’s best days as a promotional organisation.

It is clear to see why Sanigar Events has been in business for the past 25 years, promoting names such as Ricky Hatton, Frank Bruno, Joe Calzaghe and Prince Naseem Hamed. From Chris’ humble beginnings in small-town clubs around the country to the rackety-noise of the speed-ball in Bristol Boxing Gym, from Jamie’s BBBoC Promoter’s license at just 23 to his extensive work with Empire Fighting Chance, and from a young boy to a powerful champion, the future looks incredibly bright for such an extraordinary team, against ALL of the odds. If there’s one thing that Sanigar Events can promote, it’s to never throw in the towel.

SION YAXLEY

Post author By f/s
Post date February 26, 2019

“I’ve got an all-round skillset and power in both hands, but I know I have to be on the top of my game to win so I always prepare accordingly. My amateur days have taught me the best boxing technique is always the jab, it sets-up everything on the inside like hooks to the body, which I really like throwing. I sacrifice to be a winner and strive to prove people wrong.”

FIGHT SCENE CATCHES UP WITH SION YAXLEY

Welsh born Sion Yaxley hopes to follow in the footsteps of his native idol; Joe Calzaghe, as he embarks on a career in professional boxing after a turbulent amateur campaign.

The Super-Welterweight made his first walk to the ring as a licensed professional back in November 2018, outpointing his opponent (Kevin McCauley) in a convincing 40-36 unanimous verdict. His amateur career spanned over 45 fights, in which Yaxley captured a silver in the Tammer Cup, and won the Welsh Amateur Championships twice, coincidently at the same age and same weight as his storied idol Calzaghe.

Yaxley said: “I’ve watched Joe (Calzaghe) since I was a kid, I would stay up late and watch all of his fights. He is a true sporting hero of mine, and to win the Welsh Championships at the same weight and age as he did was a delight.”

Yaxley had his first experiences of the fight-game at aged 13, where he first walked into his amateur gym; Dyffryn ABC in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. Hoping to replicate the success of his inspiration, Yaxley quickly began competing in the amateur circuit, and realized his potential in the Welsh Championships. The prospect of representing Wales in the Commonwealth Games came tantalizingly close until Sion lost on points in a closely contested bout against Scotland’s Fraser Gorn in the 2016 GB semi-finals. Despite competing in the tournament with just 35 amateur fights to his name, Yaxley managed to contest with amateurs from across the UK with more than 100 plus bouts under their belt, and thus secured his reputation as a top Welsh prospect as a result.

“Looking back I was a little out my depth in that tournament, but I was so close to making the final and I managed to beat a German lad in the quarters who beat Pat McCormack. I was boxing lads who had 3 times the amount of experience I had at the time.”

Yaxley’s valiant dream of following the path of his idol still held up despite his amateur set-back, and was used as a gage to demonstrate his development in progressing so far in a tournament that was ultimately aimed for fighters with much more experience and ring-time.

“Boxing has really helped me with my self-confidence and self-discipline. Winning means everything for me as well as my coaches, fans and sponsors. There truly is no better feeling than having your arm raised at the end of a contest.”

Much like other amateur champions, Yaxley’s pedigree comes equipped with a heightened understanding of points-scoring. Like many seasoned amateur fighters such as Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo Rigondeaux, who both have a combined amateur record of 871-13, Yaxley’s skill-set poses a very strong threat to the professional ranks, particularly those with little experience as a high-level amateur.

Yaxley’s array of supporters from North Wales originally made the trip down to the South (Newport) for his initial pro-debut in October 2018 against Paul Cummings, but the bout was called off. Sion said: “I was gutted for my supporters who all travelled down to South Wales when my pro debut was called off. I really do appreciate all the support and I thank everyone who has been and will be a part of my journey.” Instead, Yaxley made his debut in November in Liverpool and outboxed his first professional opponent in a convincing first outing.

“He was very tough and knew a lot of tricks on the inside and moved his head very well, so I had to box him behind the jab and keep him under control”, but ultimately, Yaxley’s pedigree and technical quality proved too much for McCauely, who was beaten in every single round on each scorecard.

Yaxley since has been training with the likes of Amir Khan which provided invaluable experience in the build up to his next fight against Latvian Kristaps Zulgis. This proving an impressive, comfortable win, taking his record to 2-0.

After beating the durable Kevin McCauley in his first bow as a professional, Sion Yaxley (5-0) added another foe to his list of victims in another convincing display over Kristaps Zulgis back in July. Yaxley, or by his alias: “Yax” demonstrated an extensive toolset in his unanimous victory and showcased his ability to control fighters through intelligent ring-generalship.

“I thought that I boxed very well and had a controlled performance. I dictated the fight from the centre of the ring and put on an exciting fight.”

The 23-year-old Welshman, albeit very early on in his professional career appears to be developing into a serious British prospect and is still very eager to iron out any weaknesses that may have leaked during two convincing displays over capable opponents.

“There’s a lot of things I need to improve on moving forward as I’m still very new to the pro-game. Mainly, it’s about upping the tempo and going through the gears early on, I carry power in both hands and when I finally let them go I’m a very exciting fighter to watch.”

Under the watchful eye of his trainer Wesley Jones, the Colwyn Bay fighter looks to impress the masses in another step-up in his career. It’s something that the multiple amateur champion will be used to, fighting frequently against handy opposition, but its something which catalyzes development, in particular fighters as young as Yaxley.

I’m getting hard, world-class sparring in frequently at Dyffryn Boxing Club and competing with some top level fighters in preparation for my bout.”

Yaxley is keen to test his ability against the best in the Super-Welterweight division, much like his successes in major tournaments as an amateur.

Equipped with an extensive amateur pedigree, a broad skillset and the desire to develop every aspect of his game, the young prospect can only be heading toward greater opportunities and avenues in the sport which he first embarked on some 10 years ago. It may appear that Yaxley has little experience, but it’s taken him a decade of sacrifice to be in the position he is now, and if he can guarantee one thing it’ll be that he won’t take this opportunity lightly.

In his first 10 years of the sport, Yax has captured various amateur championships, successfully beaten two professional fighters, signed with various sponsors such as Club 147 and Atebol and developed a skill-set which is tested frequently against elite operators. It’s not for anyone to forecast what the next 10 years can possibly bring to the Welshman. One thing that can be guaranteed is excitement.

Over to you: Yax.

MORGAN JONES

Post author By f/s
Post date February 25, 2019

“I enjoy displaying my skill to the spectators, and I see boxing like painting a picture. When I’m on my A-game, which is every time I fight, the winning takes care of itself.”

FIGHT SCENE CATCHES UP WITH MORGAN JONES

Morgan Jones knows what he wants, knows how he wants to get there….and you better believe him when he tells you so convincingly.

Jones admits that he wasn’t born with this confident and exuberant persona, but it has manifested itself in his personality due to what boxing has given to him.

“It’s hard to put into words how much boxing has helped me,” he says. “What I can say is that it has made me the man I am today – I am hard working, strong, confident, everything a man is supposed to be. All thanks to this sport.”

Jones has had his fair share of crosses to bare with some truly heartbreaking situations in his life, but even when asked about the losses he has been through, his defiant attitude shines through. “Boxing helped me through the hard times,” Jones says. “It was a reason to get out of bed and stay motivated. Boxing kept (and keeps) me around good, positive people that want to see you be the best you can be.”

Confidence personified and the skillset to back it up, Jones points out his self-belief in his timing and his arsenal to get his hand raised at the final bell. He knows if he applies himself and fights his own fight, the wins will come……but he wants to put a show on whilst he does it. “I enjoy displaying my skill to the spectators,” he says. “I see boxing like painting a picture. When I’m on my A-game, which is every time I fight, the winning takes care of itself.”

There can be no debate over the list of qualities the Aberdare-based super middleweight possesses, but it was interesting to find out why people should be getting a ticket and going to watch “Team Chocolate” in action. “If you enjoy watching effortless boxing masterclasses, you should watch me fight.
“ If you enjoy watching super middleweights getting dropped or knocked out, you should watch me fight!”

With Jones highlighting he is the man to watch, it was intriguing to find out who has been influential to him. He mentions James Toney, and his fight against Vassiliy Jirov, which made him more and more smitten with the sport as well as influencing his commitment to composure and technique. “James Toney is one of my favourite fighters anyway” he says. “In this particular fight the odds were stacked against him when he faced an undefeated Olympic champion from Kazakhstan, with a huge KO% and a great fighter. Toney grinded out the win through slick boxing and staying calm under pressure.” Characteristics he plans on emulating.

Jones boasts a record of 13-2-0. The build up to fights have been good, and Jones is ecstatic with how things have gone!

“I’ve now teamed up with Mountain Ash Boxing Club, and the support I’ve had from Pebbles and Shane has been unbelievable. My work rate, aggression and confidence have gone through the roof. I’m really excited to show the boxing world a new Morgan Jones come fight night.”

“If I see ANY signs of weakness in my opponent…..he’ll be having an early night!”