Jack now fighting fit and raring for debut

Poster for Wolverhampton's big fight night

AFTER injury stalled his debut, Jack Finlan is now fit and ready to put on a show when he steps through the ropes at the Astoria, Wolverhampton, on BCB Promotions’ stacked “The Takeover” show on October 25.

The 23-year-old from Burntwood was due to make his first bow in the paid ranks back in June, but was forced to withdraw from the show, writes PAUL WEBB. 

 After a brief period away from the gym to recover, the super-feather prospect jumped at the chance to feature on The Takeover alongside some of the Midlands most exciting talents.

“It’s a big show to be on with a good-looking line-up, said Finlan. “I suffered a bit of a knock late in to the camp for my debut so had to take a little bit of time out to heal and recover, then had to start over again.

Finlan started as an amateur at Platinum Boxing, Burntwood, under the watchful eye of experienced coach Ste Cadman. When the decision was made to turn professional, there was no doubt the pair would continue their working relationship in the pro game.

“I have been boxing all my life. I had eight amateur fights, winning six, and have been in and around the gym for a long time,” said Finlan. “I had been away to Los Angeles, where I had sparred with some good-level fighters. When I came back, I sat down with ‘Cad' and decided now was the time to give this a go.

Jack Finlan...makes debut next month

Burntwood may not have the reputation of a boxing hotspot, and, like most boxing clubs, the gym’s dedicated staff have had to overcome challenges, but their hard work has been rewarded with a busy amateur programme and the rise of Troi Coleman in the pro ranks.

 Finlan said: “Having a teammate in Troy boxing for a Midlands title has been a good motivator for me. We have always had a ‘big brother, little brother’ thing and it’s great having him back after he had been boxing abroad. I think the Midlands is a belt I’d like to challenge for and I promised my dad I would win an English title one day, but I am taking it bit by bit.

 “This will be the best version of myself, fully fit, and people who come from Burntwood over to support me will see a cool, calm and calculated performance on October 25.”

*Tickets for ‘The Takeover’ are priced at £40 standard and £80 VIP and available from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.