Joining the cops 8years ago I was given the collar number 1960 at random which I just think is a bit of a spooky coincidence. Boxing has more or less taken over my life after starting to box for fitness just over 4 years ago and the number 1960 is emblazened on most Lonsdale clothing. Is it destiny?
Anyway I'm telling all you guys on here before I go on the works intranet and tell all the cops in Lancashire so I guess that kind of sums up my priorities now. I have for the last 12months been working in the training department which meant I was on Mon-Fri days but with cut backs and the stopping of recruitment it was inevitable that I was going back on shifts onto the riot unit. As much as I loved the job shifts just don't suit my family life or my boxing so I made the decision to fly solo.
I'm hoping that spending 10/12hours a day in the gym and teaching is going to improve my boxing technique and fitness to, so that will hopefully be an added bonus. I'll be able to train twice a day in the run up to fights.
So the Punching Policeman will be no more! 2011 is my year guys and I believe I can fight for some kind of title by the end of it. I'm fighting on the 20th of Feb in Preston as a home fighter, I'm going to make it my leaving do from the Police to so I'd like to think I can sell the tickets to cover the fight. Opponent is unconfirmed as of yet I'll keep you posted when I know. See you at a show near year soon
