Jimmy keeps sharp as major fight nears

Edwards lands a left hook. Pic: MSN Images/BCB Promotions

WOLVERHAMPTON’S Jermaine Osbourne-Edwards, on the verge of a major title shot, got in some valuable rounds against Ukranian Mykhailo Sovtus at the Hangar, in his home city, on Friday, writes PAUL WEBB.

The Eastern European gave him the chance to show improvements made over the six round distance.

The unbeaten 35-year-old has already picked up a Midlands title at super-lightweight, but he knows his future most likely lies at welterweight, where he carries more power.

Normally one to sit at range, the Kundalini King seemed to want to box on the inside as he landed numerous uppercuts and short hooks that had Sovtus grimacing.

It wasn’t all power punches, as his improved jab from his southpaw stance was finding its target, and he showed a good level of fitness, finishing the fight with another nice left-right combination.

Bigger tests will come for the Wolverhampton Boxing Club man, but he is becoming a far more complete boxer and rightly took the score card 60-54.