Reid Prepares for Fight of his Life

Hanley’s light-welterweight hopeful Gary Reid took time out of his hectic training schedule to talk about his forthcoming Commonwealth title clash with unbeaten Ajose Olusegun. The bout is scheduled to take place at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on 15th June.

“I can’t wait to get into the ring with Olusegun,” said Reid, “He’s the toughest opponent that I’ve had to face to date and it’s the most important fight of my career. I know that I will be going there as the underdog but that’s something that I’m used to so I’m not daunted by the prospect.”

Froch eyes Kessler after being made WBC no.1

By Ben Carey

Carl Froch’s mission to prove that he is the best super-middleweight in the world moved a step closer after he was named as the WBC’s no.1 contender following his devastating destruction of the normally durable Sergey Tatevosyan. The Cobra, who has recently undergone corrective surgery to address a long-term ligament problem, could challenge current WBC champion Mikkel Kessler next year.

Negotiations between Kessler’s camp and Joe Calzaghe, to determine the 168lbs division’s undisputed kingpin, would appear to have stalled which could pave the way for a Kessler-Froch showdown. It would be ironic if Froch landed a fight of such magnitude having failed to reach an agreement with Calzaghe’s promoter Frank Warren for an all British clash against the Welshman this Summer.

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