Coatbridge boxer Mark McKeown says he's in peak situation to tackle the most important combat of his profession thus far tonight.
The 28-year-old faces Welshman Joshua John for the vacant BBBofC Celtic featherweight title in Swansea and is aware of that profitable this combat might open a number of doorways for him.
McKeown, who claimed a convincing factors win over Engel Gomez on the Hydro in his final combat again in February, has six straight wins and two TKOs in his profession thus far and insists he's prepared for the bout on the LC Swansea, which will probably be screened stay on BBC Wales.
He stated: “Preparation has been completely sensible, that’s the final intense week, so it’s now simply quick, sharp stuff, getting on the ball and prepared for combat night time.
“That is undoubtedly the perfect prep I’ve had for a combat but, and this can be a huge alternative for me. We’ve acquired our eyes set on this simply now, however
this might open many doorways, getting this title as effectively. It might open huge doorways after this, so get this one performed and we’ll see what it brings.
“We go into each combat with the identical mentality, so that is no shock to our system. We’re simply happening there to do what we do.”
Electrician McKeown often brings a big crowd with him wherever he fights, however on this event will probably be on the lookout for a small band of hardy followers to assist him win that belt.
He stated: “I didn’t actually wish to be asking lots of people to go down there, due to how distant it's – it’s a giant ask.
"Some persons are flying, having to get off the airplane and get a prepare from there.
“Some persons are getting the prepare with a couple of change-overs, and a few are simply driving proper down.
“Now we have greater than 30 individuals coming, so I do know for a truth they’ll take over the place once they’re in.
“I’ll be seeking to win for them, in addition to myself.”
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