Mykey shines in his first six round test
Mykey Lee-Broughton…now looking to test himself
FOR exciting newcomer Mykey Lee-Broughton the ring apprenticeship continued at Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Saturday night.
The 21-year-old has lofty ambitions to one day fight for a world title, but first boxers such as Liam Richards – one of the game’s great survivors - have to be taken care of.
Like so many before him, Mykey discovered on the BCB bill that Richards is an immovable object. He knows how to frustrate and spoil his way to the final bell.
Seven days before facing the Acocks Green prospect, he took unbeaten Dylan Norman the full distance at Solihull.
Not many can budge Richards. Many have tried and failed.
Mykey, now unbeaten in six and taking part in his first six rounder, did everything but.
He slammed hard jabs in the veteran’s face, unleashed eye-catching uppercuts and opened the throttle in the last two rounds.
Richards spoiled his way to the safety of the final bell, taking every session for a 60-54 whitewash.
Mykey said afterwards: “It was good, I felt comfortable. He hit me with one shot during the whole fight – now I want to challenge myself.
“I want someone who comes to fight. He (Richards) apologised afterwards, he said, ‘I felt your power in the first round and couldn’t risk it’.
“We had a game plan. It was never about stopping him, it was about working on things. The longer distance suits me – the longer I’ve got, the better I perform.”
Mykey, guided by former pro Anthony Manning, admits he’s not yet the finished article.
He added: “I know the power is there, it’s about learning to set-up those power shots.”
Kay Jiminez…sawn-off middleweight crowd-pleaser
BIRMINGHAM boxing has certainly gained a colourful addition in the form of sawn-off middle Kay Jimenez, a Syrian who came to the McCracken gym via Spain, then London.
The 31-year-old – a four time national champ – oozes aggression in the ring. Against experienced journeyman MJ Hall, he unleashed his full repertoire.
Kay fired hard jabs, then uncorked hooks and uppercuts. Brierley Hill southpaw Hall needed all his savvy to ride the storm, clutch and hold as Jiminez attempted to unload.
He was second best for the duration of the four rounder, losing every session on referee Chris Dean’s card, 40-36.
That’s Jiminez’s second pro win. It was a comfortable performance, but an emotional night for the fighter. He fought for the memory of a friend who recently died.
He said: “I dedicated this fight to my close friend (Nour Mohamad Dieri). We have been friends for over 15 years and I was shattered by the news.
“I was in the gym and, when I’d finished, I had many missed calls to tell me what had happened. He was only 31 and so fit and well, so it was a big shock.