Darren Corbett calls out Reid and Magee.
Posted: 26 Jul 2004, 14:44
I'll believe it when I see it.
Corbett knuckles down for his big challenge
Still dreaming, still searching for some glory, Darren Corbett held court yesterday.
The past four years of his life has seen him record a tale of misfortune. Fights called off, fall-outs with managers on both sides of the Atlantic, freak injuries . . . now Corbett hopes that he finally gets a break when he meets Kiev's Konstanin 'Knuckle Duster' Shvets on September 4 at the Ulster Hall.
"If I win then I go on to bigger and better things. If I lose, where do I go?" admitted the 32-year-old Belfast man, of whom former manager Barry Hearn once said, "People may say this and that about him but one thing about Darren he's never dull. He's a character".
Corbett was in full flow yesterday, managing to call out both Robin Reid and Brian Magee, assuming that all goes to plan against Mr Shvets, whose record suggests that he has the ability to end the Corbett rollercoaster.
"Robin Reid is well past his best. I'd love a shot at him or a fight with Brian Magee," said Corbett.
He confessed that he has ballooned up in between contests, leaving coach Paul McCullough to become more than a little frustrated.
"We have never seen the best of Darren Corbett. He knows that he has to do," said McCullough.
"One thing is sure he will have a great following. He has always been a draw because the public know that he's entertaining."
So the Corbett bandwagon is creaking into action again. A big performance is required, one to end any lingering doubts about his desire and dedication.
Should that not happen on September 4 then the dreaming will surely have to stop, but Corbett is talking as confidently as ever.
"It's about getting my head right. I've been let down so many times and then I lost interest. Now I just have to listen to Paul (McCullough) and I'll be ready," he said.
Tickets: £20, £25, £50 ringside.
Corbett knuckles down for his big challenge
Still dreaming, still searching for some glory, Darren Corbett held court yesterday.
The past four years of his life has seen him record a tale of misfortune. Fights called off, fall-outs with managers on both sides of the Atlantic, freak injuries . . . now Corbett hopes that he finally gets a break when he meets Kiev's Konstanin 'Knuckle Duster' Shvets on September 4 at the Ulster Hall.
"If I win then I go on to bigger and better things. If I lose, where do I go?" admitted the 32-year-old Belfast man, of whom former manager Barry Hearn once said, "People may say this and that about him but one thing about Darren he's never dull. He's a character".
Corbett was in full flow yesterday, managing to call out both Robin Reid and Brian Magee, assuming that all goes to plan against Mr Shvets, whose record suggests that he has the ability to end the Corbett rollercoaster.
"Robin Reid is well past his best. I'd love a shot at him or a fight with Brian Magee," said Corbett.
He confessed that he has ballooned up in between contests, leaving coach Paul McCullough to become more than a little frustrated.
"We have never seen the best of Darren Corbett. He knows that he has to do," said McCullough.
"One thing is sure he will have a great following. He has always been a draw because the public know that he's entertaining."
So the Corbett bandwagon is creaking into action again. A big performance is required, one to end any lingering doubts about his desire and dedication.
Should that not happen on September 4 then the dreaming will surely have to stop, but Corbett is talking as confidently as ever.
"It's about getting my head right. I've been let down so many times and then I lost interest. Now I just have to listen to Paul (McCullough) and I'll be ready," he said.
Tickets: £20, £25, £50 ringside.
