Baggie Boy Griffiths steps up to 6 rounds
James Griffiths…fighting next month. Picture: Manjit Narotra
THE apprenticeship of “Baggie Boy” James Griffiths comes to an end at Wolverhampton’s Hangar Venue on March 8, writes PAUL WEBB.
After seven straight wins, he steps up to the six rounds distance on BCB Promotions’ “March Madness” bill, which will be shown live on BoxNation.
The Wombourne boxer feels now is the perfect time to take on the longer distance. Entering his third year, the BCB-trained middleweight has made plenty of improvement, which he showed in a rematch with the durable Paul Cummings last time out. James scored a shutout points win, showcasing his fitness as well as skill.
The 29-year-old said: "I'm feeling so happy to be back after a few months out of the ring. It's been good to be back in the gym with the lads and even though I always feel a bit flat at the start of camp, I'm more than ready to go now.
“I always stay fit. Even if I'm not in the gym, I get my runs in. I know I've sparred six, so I feel confident, especially after my last fight. I felt like I had plenty of energy left in the tank. With me working night shifts, I can't get to the track sessions, but my treadmill sessions are very intense and I've got in some more great sparring.”
The stacked card, which features several talented Queensbury Promotions prospects, gives boxers like Griffiths a chance to impress a nationwide audience, thanks to the BoxNation tie-in. The local lad said: "I don't want to put too much pressure on myself. I know there will be a lot of eyes on me, but I'm not going to focus on that.
“I will go at my pace and do the right things to win. I'm happy to box another couple of six-rounders after this, and then we will see what opportunities are available. A Midlands title shot, if it comes, would be great - boxing for any title on a big show is something I want and to get the credit for the hard work I put in.”
Unbeaten duo Bradley Thompson (6-0) and Ben Fail (8-0) are both in action and the show will also feature the debut of Leamington Spa heavyweight Joe Bourne. Ollie Cooper (9-0), Bloxwich's Ryan Woolridge (11-0), Brandon Bethell (4-1), James Griffiths (7-0), Mia Holland (1-0), Jack Finlan (1-0) and Jack Wyn Roberts complete the card. Huey Malone and Gully Powar are no longer on the show.
*Remaining tickets are available now priced £45 general admission and £80 VIP ringside from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.