Baggie Boy Jay looks for a Bescot victory
Jay Griffiths…fights on Friday
BAGGIE Boy Jay Griffiths is a die-hard West Brom fan, but Walsall’s Bescot Stadium is a special place for his family - and he will be boxing there for the first time on BCB Promotions show this Friday, December 1.
The Tipton 28-year-old who now resides in Wombourne is unbeaten in two since joining the paid ranks this year. The first of which, a 40-36 points win over M J Hall, was routine enough, but his second against Steve Davies proved to be trickier than expected.
“Davies was a last-minute opponent change and he was very game, rough and ready, but I knew I was fitter than he was, so didn’t get caught up doing something silly.
“I slipped right at the end of a round and the crowd reacted as if I was hurt, but it was just a stumble, no shot landed. It was a good fight and one I took a lot from. Despite his record he didn’t box like a journeyman and apart from the slip I was very happy with my performance.”
The boxing builder works full time on site and despite the physical demands of his career, Jay is finding a good balance with his training.
“I am up at 5am most mornings, I do my runs, usually four to six miles, then it’s work, then food, then training in the evening. I only have Saturdays off to rest and I’m actually enjoying the structure and routine and each fight I get more used to it.”
Getting in three bouts in 2023 seemed unlikely at the start of the year, with some issues with Griffiths’ medical which pushed him back several months.
“In some ways it has been a challenging year with my medical being delayed in January. It meant I have probably ended up boxing two or three times less than I’d have wanted. Physically, my fitness is great - it’s more mentally, really, having to overcome setbacks. There have been a couple of niggly injuries that have also put me back a bit.
“Boxing at the Bescot will be a refreshing change after back-to-back fights at the Hangar. It’s a great venue, but my fans will enjoy a different experience and it will mean a lot to me, personally, to box there. My brother and my old man follow Walsall, they have always been like a second team to me and I will be wearing red socks on the night just as a little tribute to that connection.
“This will be another four rounder and next year I will want to make the step up to six as the longer distance will suit me a lot more. For now, I just want to keep picking up wins and thank my supporters. I am sure they will fill the room out and make plenty of noise”.
*Tickets are available priced at £40 standard and £75 VIP directly from the boxers or by contacting ticketing@bcb-promotions.com.