Northwest fight fans get the chance to see a former European champion in action on September 20 when Stephen Foster Jnr, appears at the Premier Suite in Boltonโs Reebok Stadium.
Hard-hitting Foster Jr became the super-featherweight champion of Europe in 2010 with a three round demolition of highly-rated Armenian Levan Kirakosyan.ย
Since then the Salford banger has racked up 32 wins, with 18 KOS, and is looking to get back in the domestic title mix with an exciting performance on the VIP Promotionsโ show.
โI know I still have titles in me,โ said the 33-year-old, โas long as I stay in the gym, which I always do.ย ย Obviously boxers canโt go forever but my body is still there, and I feel really good.
โA boxer never stops learning; weโre always picking up new things and new tactics.ย ย And that, as much as anything, is what keeps me motivated and stops me from getting stale.
โIโve been having some really good spars with [IBF International lightweight champion] Tommy Coyle.ย ย Weโre learning from each other and I take my hat off to him for helping me out, and vice versa.โ
With Amir Khanโs brother Haroon; Colneโs WBC International Silver lightweight champ Shayne Singleton, and unbeaten local fighter Danny Watson all set to appear, Foster Jr is looking forward to walking out in front of the Bolton fans.ย
The Lancashire man knows itโs a tough route back to the top, but believes he can still compete with the best.ย ย Feted Scouser Stephen Smith currently heads the British super-featherweight pile and, with the added Manchester-Liverpool rivalry, a clash between the pair would be highly-anticipated.
โAnyone they want to throw me in with, Iโll be there.ย ย As long as Iโm in the gym, then Iโm there one hundred per cent and I think I can hold my own against the likes of them [Stephen Smith].
โIโm really excited for this Bolton show and to be getting back in the ring again.ย ย The last few fights havenโt been my weight, like the Crolla fight [Stephen was stopped in six rounds by Anthony Crolla in a November 2013 WBO Inter-Continental lightweight challenge] and it was also at a weekโs notice.ย ย But if itโs my weight then Iโll stay in there with anybody.โ
Promoter Steve Wood stated: โStephenโs had a good career, but thereโs more to come from him.ย ย Itโs a real coup getting him on this Bolton show because heโs a very exciting fighter and always in entertaining fights.ย ย Heโll do a six-rounder, but weโll headline with him next time in an international fight and get him up the world rankings.ย
โWeโve put on some top shows at the Reebok over the last couple of years and this is another quality card.ย ย Iโm pleased to be helping to keep pro boxing going in the area.โ
VIP Promotions presentsย Shayne Singletonย versusย Steve Jevonsย for the British Masters Silver title at Boltonโs Reebok Stadium on September 20.ย ย Also appearing will be Salfordโsย Stephen Foster Jr; Boltonโsย Haroon Khan,ย Chris Jenkinson,ย Paul Dragoย andDanny Watson; Middletonโsย Warren Tansey; Prestonโsย Mick Hall; Cumbriaโsย Rick Skelton; Ancoatsโย Dale Coyne; HeywoodโsMark Thompson; Manchesterโsย Jake Bulgerย will debut.
Tickets, priced at ยฃ30 (General) and ยฃ70 (Ringside table and meal) are available from all boxers or atย vipbe.co.uk
This show will be streamed live and FREE onย VIPBOXING.TV
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