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ALEX MATVIENKO is on the verge of becoming Bolton’s next professional boxing champion.

Matvienko, get his big chance when he boxes Lee Edwards for the vacant British Masters light-middleweight title at Robin Park Arena, Wigan on Sunday September 14.

Commonwealth lightweight champion Amir Khan is the talk of the town, but one-time sparring partner, Alex is out to grab some glory for himself in his ten round tussle.

Matvienko, unbeaten in 13 professional contests hopes victory over his Sheffield rival will bring him closer to a crack at British title holder, Ryan Rhodes.

The 30-year-old said: “A title fight is what everyone wants to win. This belt would mean everything to me, and more.

“I’m not saying I am the next world champion, but if I would love to go on and fight for the the British title.

“I have seen fighters like Marcus Portman get chances at British and Commonwealth titles and I think I am in that league.

“Obviously Amir has done superbly well for Bolton and we’re all proud of him, but I would love to win some kind of title.

“I’m proud of what I’ve achieved because I never took boxing serious until I was 23-years-old. Before that I was always in the gym but after training I would pop off for a pint and pie.”

Matvienko, who makes ends meet at a private fitness instructor and coaching white collar boxers is currently recharging his batteries in Spain before knuckling down for his big afternoon.

He added: “The fight is eight weeks away, but I’ve been running on holiday and my weight is already under 12 stone.

“I just want to do as well as possible and you can see that when I’m training. When I’m preparing for a fight I live, eat and sleep boxing.”

Edwards, 24, is certainly a tough opponent for Matvienko and tasted defeat just once in eight professional contests.


Also on the bill are some of the brightest prospects in the North West including Martin Murray (St Helens), Carl Dilks (Liverpool), Jack Armfield (Blackpool), Chris Johnson (Preston), Scott Mitchell (Bolton), Rick Godding (Bolton) and Lee Jennings (Liverpool)

Come on Mat.....I smell victory for the Boltonian, oh yes....

This lad is a man of the people btw, no fornicating about.

My kind of guy: “I’m proud of what I’ve achieved because I never took boxing serious until I was 23-years-old. Before that I was always in the gym but after training I would pop off for a pint and pie.”

Alex 'man of the people' Matvienko, i like it

whats this Edwards like, i dont think ive ever seen him

if he is Mayweather type stylist give us a bell mate, i will dust off the old gloves - cause you know no one can mirror the P4P #1 better than old sweet science

ha ha

What a top bill

every fight was mint

felt matvienko got jobbed - rematch needed pronto

No way he lost that fight!! Would be a great re-match though.

The matveinko fight was quality; 10 rounds of non stop action. The result though? Matvienko deducted a point in round 4 and the ref gave the fight to Edwards by one point. Even with a point deducted I thought Matvienko was busier and more aggressive throughout and at best Edwards warranted a draw. Not impressed with one man being able to decide the fortunes of a title fight, surly such a close and entertaining contest should go to the cards and get a more broad judgement. Gutted for Matveinko unfair and unjust result, a rematch required!

Great fight though!!!!!!!

Where were you guys sat?! We should have got a beer in.

I had Alex by a point, would have been by two if not for the butt..

Disgusted with the Referee for the Matvienko fight. Boxing is a cruel sport at times, but to Rob him like that made me sick to the stomach. I had him 2 rounds up at LEAST. I didnt hear anybody who had it any different than a Matvienko win.

REMATCH NEEDED!!!!!