Cole earns early shot at the title

SOUTHAM’S Michael Cole (4-0-1) is aiming for perfection when he competes for the British Challenge title in his home county on BCB Promotions’ ‘Home Turf’ show at Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwick, on July 21.

The unbeaten 29-year-old has been handed the opportunity to box for a belt in only his fifth professional contest and he said he is delighted to be able to do it in front of his home crowd.

“It is a dream come true for me and I can’t believe I have this opportunity so soon in my career,” Cole said. “I can’t even put into words what it would be like for me to win that title in front of my fans. It is all I am focused on right now.

“Everything has to be right before I get in the ring that night and I am working on making sure that is the case.

“As an amateur I used to love the big fights and I like to get involved in it and grasp the opportunity.

“When I hear all my support and I know that everyone has come and paid to watch me, I know I can’t let them down and I am just focused on getting the win.

“Boxing is a mental thing and everyone there cheering for me will spur me on and it will help me to put everything into the fight.

“In this fight I want to put it all together and have the power and the movement and I think with the eight rounds, I will definitely get a chance to do that.”

Coventry’s British Challenge Cruiserweight Champion, Dilly Singh (4-0), is in action for the first time since picking up his first professional title back in April.

Leamington’s debutants, super featherweight, Michael Jephcott, and welterweight Navi Mankoo, complete the card.

Tickets are priced at £60 VIP Ringside to include a two-course meal. They are available by calling 01926 859 331.