English Light-Heavyweight Champion Peter Haymer is out to erase the painful memories of his last fight when he takes on Paul David at ExCeL London in Docklands this Friday.
The Enfield-based boxer, who trains out of Tottenham, appears on the Hennessy Sports ‘SENI:BOX’ promotion headlined by the clash for the vacant British Light Heavyweight Title between Spartacus and Tony Oakey.
Haymer hopes to secure a challenge against the winner and would be confident of victory, having recorded wins over both.
But first Haymer, 28, wants to put in a good display after being stopped in two by Ovill McKenzie for the Commonwealth crown in September.
“The British title is the next level up for me and that is what I want to be fighting for next,” said Peter.
“I have beaten both Oakey and Spartacus so would be confident of fighting either of them.
“The winner of their fight will probably face Brian Magee next, but I would love to be involved in the future and if I keep plugging away I’m sure I will.
“I’m coming off a poor performance against McKenzie. It was stopped on cuts and I was put down by some poor shots. It just wasn’t me in there so I want to redeem myself and put things right in this next fight.
“I can’t afford to lose this one and need to look good to get back in contention for the big fights again.
“I know I’m good enough for the British Title – the last fight was just a one-off bad night – and I’m just waiting for my chance to show people what I can do at that level. Remember, I’ve beaten Oakey and Spartacus before.”
Hennessy Sports Proudly Present
‘SENI:BOX’
TOE 2 TOE ARENA
@ ExCeL LONDON
Friday 18th May 2007.
Doors 6pm, Boxing Starts 6.30pm.
Tickets priced £30, £40 and £75 available on 0870 060 1795
12x3 Vacant British Light Heavyweight Title
Spartacus vs. Tony Oakey
(Ipswich) (Portsmouth)
8x3 Light Heavyweight
Peter Haymer vs. Paul David
(St Pancras) (Northampton)
8x3 Light Welterweight
Lenny Daws vs. TBA
(Morden) ()
8x3 Cruiserweight
Troy Ross vs. Tony Booth
(Canada) (Hull)
8x3 Light Middleweight
George Hillyard vs. Tony Rendall
(Canning Town) (Birmingham)
6x3 Middleweight
Matthew Thirlwall vs. TBA
(Bermondsey) ()
6x3 Welterweight
David Walker vs. Catweazle Hudson
(Sidcup/Bermondsey) (Cambridge)
6x3 Lightweight
Dave Stewart vs. Billy Smith
(Wanstead) (Worcester)
6x3 Cruiserweight
Mickey Steeds vs. John Anthony
(Isle of Dogs) (Doncaster)
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