Walker army mobilises
The war drums will be sounding as around 200 Londoners make the long trip up the M6 to the GH Carnall Leisure Centre in Manchester on Friday night to rally behind David Walker in his challenge to British light middleweight champion Jamie Moore.
For big underdog ‘Kid Dynamite,’ their attendance is vital.
“My supporters inspire me, they have done all throughout my career,” said the 29-year-old, who boxes out of Sidcup and Bermondsey.
“They have been what has kept me going when I have been up against it, when everybody has written me off like they have for this fight. They have never lost the faith.
“It means everything to me that so many of them are going to be there when I fight Moore.
“I appreciate the effort it is taking; it is a fair old journey up to Manchester and because the fight is on a Friday it means taking a day off work.”
Whilst his followers will be out-numbered, Walker is confident they wont be out sung.
“Moore is very popular and is boxing in his hometown so will be well supported,” Walker added.
“I have heard that he has sold around 600 tickets but don’t worry, my lot will ensure they make just as much noise!
“They will want to make the lion’s den a bit more comfortable for me.
“They will help to make the venue electric and I revel in those circumstances.”
The former ABA champion is confident that there will be plenty more atmospheric outings for him to come.
“I am going out there to win the title so that I can bring it back to London to defend,” Walker added. “I want to give my supporters some more big nights at home.
“When I last fought for a title, (at the Alexandra Palace), there was about 5000 people there.
“The place was buzzing. The media build up was something else as well.
“I am sure that with a win over a proven fighter like Jamie Moore and a British title behind me, even that level of interest can be surpassed.”
Tickets for Jamie Moore’s defence of his British light middleweight title against David Walker at the GH Carnall Leisure Centre in Manchester on September 23rd are available on 07961 998872.
Walker army mobilises
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MightyWarrior
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Great to have fighters like Walker in the game - exciting style and ready to give it a go with just about anyone, anywhere.
Brings his fans too, so you know the atmosphere is gonna be good tonight.
Brave fighter, he's underdog and going into Moore's backyard too - long journey back to London for Dave and his fans if he loses, so I really admire his confidence.
Hope they're both getting paid well too.
Brings his fans too, so you know the atmosphere is gonna be good tonight.
Brave fighter, he's underdog and going into Moore's backyard too - long journey back to London for Dave and his fans if he loses, so I really admire his confidence.
Hope they're both getting paid well too.
Looks like it is a straight toss up between SKY and ITV then as SKY are only repeating the Walker-Moore bout at 6.30am and with half an hour cut off the time 
So i think i will forget ITV this time and watch SKY live, was hoping to watch the repeat the next morning but no 11am or 1pm repeat...why 6.30am?!
So i think i will forget ITV this time and watch SKY live, was hoping to watch the repeat the next morning but no 11am or 1pm repeat...why 6.30am?!
It says in the tv guide in the paper they are repeating the Sky show at 2am on SS1 and that's what I was planning to do record the ITV stuff and catch the 2am repeat on Sky cos that's what they usually do isn't it? If not then it has to be Moore/Walker for me.
I think Moore will win but i'll be rooting for Walker cos i've never seen the guy in a bad fight yet
I think Moore will win but i'll be rooting for Walker cos i've never seen the guy in a bad fight yet