Nick Campbell shrugs as Jay McFarlane channels ‘Braveheart’ as Scottish heavyweight title fight looms
Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight title against fellow unbeaten fighter Jack Catterall in Glasgow on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm; Scottish star returns to box in his home country for the first time sine 2019
Friday 25 February 2022 15:32, UK
Jay McFarlane dressed as 'Braveheart' and drew an annoyed shrug from Nick Campbell during an entertaining face-off.
Campbell and McFarlane will contest the first Scottish heavyweight title fight since 1951 on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, on the Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall undercard.
McFarlane, who already had green hair, painted his face and body like Braveheart, the famous Scottish warrior from the cinema screen.
He yelled into Campbell's face who just shrugged his shoulders in response at Friday's weigh-in.
"It's noise. Empty vessels make the most noise," Campbell said.
"I have trained hard. I dedicate myself. I try to be as professional as I can."
Campbell has won all four of his fights since transitioning from a pro rugby career.
McFarlane has won 12 of his 17 fights.
Their historic fight brings the Scottish heavyweight title out of its 71-year slumber.
Eric Donovan said before he faces Robeisy Ramirez: "I'm coming with everything, I'm in the shape of my life. I have the beating of him. I know that I have it inside of me."
Ebonie Jones gave Eftychia Kathopouli a steely stare-down ahead of her second pro fight.
Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight titles against Jack Catterall in Scotland on Saturday February 26, live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm. Upgrade to Sky Sports today for just £20 extra a month
