Omarah looking for hat-trick of pro wins
Omarah Taylor…back in action tonight. Pics: MSN Images/BCB
OMARAH Taylor showed she has power as well as skill in her last fight and the prospect will be looking for a hat-trick of wins tonight (Friday) at the Hangar Venue, Wolverhampton, on BCB Promotions’ Pride of the Black Country show.
The Birmingham 30-year-old turned pro back in December after an extensive amateur career that saw her box all over the world as well as spar some of the biggest names, writes PAUL WEBB.
In April she picked up her first knockout victory with a five-round drubbing of Marija Zivkovic at the Bescot Stadium in Walsall.
“The referee made me work for my stoppage,” said Taylor. “I hit her with everything everywhere and she brought out a different side of me. It had been quite a while since I last got a stoppage back in the amateurs, so to get her out of there was a big confidence boost for myself and helped to get more eyes on me.”
This will be Taylor’s third fight in seven months and her first at welterweight, a hot division in the UK with the likes of Sandy Ryan and Lauren Price. Taylor isn’t looking to cut corners, but she knows some big things could head her way in the not-too-distant future.
She said: “I wouldn’t say I am in a mad rush, but I am 30 now and, in this sport, opportunities might come very quickly. It would be easy to be pushed too fast, but the way we have done it—starting straight on six-rounders and boxing in a variety of styles—has been right
“It’s good that Errol hasn’t just kept me in one venue and that I have been able to experience three different cities in my first three pro fights. I don’t want things to ever feel the same and I have been to the Hangar for other shows and am looking forward to getting in there.”
Cheering her on at the Bescot was Olympic silver medallist and elite prospect gymmate Ben Whittaker. Both train under accomplished coach Joby Clayton, and being around the Boxxer-signed star has given Taylor an idea of what her future could hold.
Taylor said: “Joby isn’t just a coach in terms of boxing, he gives me so much guidance on things outside the ring as well. He’s a mentor, and he does that for all of us. We are a small team, and I have seen how much Ben has to do in terms of media and preparation for his fights, so it has given me a good insight into hopefully what’s to come for myself.”
*Tickets for Pride of the Black Country are now available, priced at £40 standard and £80 VIP, from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.