Tyler: From Bermuda to Birmingham gym

Tyler Christopher…set to top the bill for first time

TYLER Christopher – a boxer with an intriguing cover story – looks set to top the bill for the first time in his fledgling career.

The six foot welter looks like featuring in the main event at the H Suite, Edgbaston, on March 25, although no opponent has yet been named. It is expected to be a six rounder.

I understand Rochdale’s Richard Helm tops the list of prospective opponents.

Christopher, who boxes under the ring moniker “Mike Tyler”, is a slick southpaw with a healthy dig. He’s won all five contests and, last time out, stopped newcomer Harley Marginson in one.

The man has certainly travelled in the quest for ring success.

He hails from Bermuda, was part of the country’s national team then travelled to Birmingham to pursue a pro career.

The 26-year-old has kept strong links with the paradise island and is sponsored by companies over there. It’s hoped he’ll box on a Bermuda pro show in the near future.

He travelled back to Bermuda during the dawn of the pandemic and ended-up trapped there when lockdown restrictions were introduced.

Anthony Hull, who trains Christopher at Birmingham’s D&A gym, has high hopes for his charge.

He said: “In sparring, he’s held his own with some good lads. He’s had some below-par spars, but never been beaten up.

“The first three fights he had, he was constantly moving. I told him that, as a pro, he can stand, defend and trade. He’s done that and I’ve been quite shocked the way the power has come through.

“There is real power there – and he’s a person who puts his heart and soul into training.

“We’re looking for a Midlands title this year, I think that’s easily possible. We’re not waiting around – the plan is to do the Midlands, then move to English level.

“I do believe he has something. We’re playing around with the weight at the moment. He came to me as a welter, but he’s got more muscle now. We’ll take anything at welter, super-welter (light-middle), even middle.”