Powar dominates in learning 4 rounder

Gully Powar…much stiffer tests await the Wolves fighter

WOLVERHAMPTON’S former star amateur Gully Powar had too much ambition, energy and skill for Liam Richards, taking every session – make that every second – of his apprentice four rounder against vastly experienced Liam Richards.

Gully entered the pro ranks with excitement and anticipation. Watching the 20-year-old on Friday night at Wolverhampton’s Hangar venue for the first time, the headlines are understandable.

Gully is a study in perpetual motion. He ripped in left hooks and fired right uppercuts as if manning a mortar cannon. Richards – one of the game’s ultimate survivors - was clinging to his opponent like a limpet at the end.

I have watched Wiltshire’s Richards so many times, I now have dreams – make that nightmares – about the man.

He has now won only 12 of 97, but is near impossible to budge. Over four rounds, he’ll spoil and fiddle his way to the final bell.

Only one opponent has prevented Richards from hearing the final bell.

He usually gurns and showboats his way through a contest.

Powar, taking part in only his third contest, prevented Richards from doing that. By the end, Liam was clinging on and casting nervous glances.

That’s a measure of Gully’s ability.

Before the routine four rounder, he said: “I want to become the youngest British champion, at super bantam. I’ll do my research, but I think it’s Brad Foster (at age 21). I’ve sparred some good rounds with him, too!

“It will be great to see what I can achieve. I’ve got a strong mindset, so I want to keep stepping up before I get to the big leagues and make more statements.

“I got the TKO against a durable fighter last time and I’m looking to do something similar. I’m calling it, my left hook to the body will stop more opponents!”

Powar’s journey looks to be exciting.