Swanley boxer Sam Webb fights Blackpool's Brian Rose for the British light middleweight title
by Luke Cawdell
Sam Webb steps into the ring
on Friday night aiming to win back the British light middleweight
title he lost over a year and a half ago.
Webb
(pictured), from Swanley, lost his crown to Prince Arron in May
last year after suffering a perforated ear drum in the fifth round
of what turned out to be an explosive contest.
A split decision win over
hard-hitting Matthew Hall in April brought Webb back onto the scene
and now he faces Brian Rose for the chance to get his title
back.
Rose took the British title away
from Arron last December and has won his last seven fights. He is
fighting in his home town of Blackpool but it’s not a problem for
Webb.
"I’m back to fight for what I feel
is rightfully mine," said Webb, who has lost just twice in 18
professional bouts.
"I’m 100% confident and I have
always dreamt of winning it outright. If I win this and then defend
it, it’s mine.
"People say it’s a big ask for me to go up there to Blackpool
but I’m confident in my ability and that I can do a job on
him."
The bout will be shown live on Loaded TV,
which will be the first ever fight to be screened on the channel
(Sky Channel 200). The show starts at 9.30pm.
12/12/12