![]() ![]() About sixteen or seventeen junior fights and eight senior. “I didn’t do much as an amateur, only had about twenty-five fights. I guess boxing was a natural progression.īeatboxing: How Hip-Hop Changed the Fight Game I was fairly active as a young kid and liked any kind of sport–running, football, rugby, and any contact sports. “I was about nine years old, and my older brother started boxing around the corner at Ely gym, which was only a small place, but literally only a few yards away from where we lived. His pro record of thirty-two wins in fifty-one fights doesn’t reflect the depth of his journey and certainly not the success. The rest is history.”ĭespite looking back with fond memories of becoming the WBO featherweight titlist, Steve Robinson’s amateur record and early professional career didn’t show signs of a future champion. I packed my bags and we headed off to Newcastle. You’ve got so much talent you just need to bring that out of you when you fight him.’ That was it. You’re naturally fit, and you can beat this guy. What’s that?’ He replied, ‘It’s in two days’ time for the world title against John Davison. ![]() He said, ‘There’s a big fight for you.’ I said, ‘Oh yeah. ![]() “I was at my in-laws’ house, had just finished off pie and chips, and I got a phone call from my old trainer, Ronnie Rush. ![]()
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