Former amateur star Holland set to shine on major Hangar bill
Mia Holland…second pro fight. Picture: Manjit Narotra/BCB Promotions
FORMER fine amateur Mia Holland is only hours away from her second paid outing, writes PAUL WEBB.
She steps into the ring in her own city on BCB Promotions’ major “March Madness” bill at the Hangar Venue.
The 20-year-old flyweight has had a busy few months. As well as beating Klaudia Ferenczi in November, the four-time national champion, Tri-Nations champion and Boxcup medalist was nominated for the Midlands Area female prospect of the year. Now she's eager to prove her mettle once again on a stacked card. Her debut win over vastly experienced Slovakian Ferenczi was a shutout over four rounds, with Holland having to box patiently against her defensively minded opponent.
“I really enjoyed getting in there for the first time, said Holland. When you put in that much work in the buildup, my adrenaline was high. It was unusual getting used to the pace of the fight, as it was much slower than in the amateurs, and she was really tough. I kept my jab going and did what I had been told to do.”
Holland, who honed her skills in the amateurs at RG Box in Wolverhampton, has been diligently preparing for this fight under the guidance of coach Richie Ghent. Her training regime has incorporated rigorous sparring sessions and focused technical work to ensure she’s in peak condition for tonight.
“I only had four days off after the fight and I was straight back in the gym and started working towards my next one. It’s been a good eight-week camp. I have been out of the gym to spar Shannon Ryan and worked on what I can improve. I’m excited to get in there and have a busy 2025.”
The “March Madness” card boasts a wealth of talent, including Queensbury Promotions’ Ben Fail (8-0) and heavyweight Joe Bourne, as well as BCB’s Ollie Cooper (9-0) and Ryan Woolridge (11-0). Jack Finlan (1-0), Brandon Bethell (4-1), James Griffiths (7-0), Cory O’Regan (13-0) and Jack Wyn Roberts complete the exciting lineup.