Josh Warrington defends featherweight titles against Joel Brunker in Leeds
Monday 22 June 2015 16:53, UK
Josh Warrington will defend his Commonwealth featherweight title against Joel Brunker at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on September 5.
Warrington makes the third defence of the belt he claimed in 2013, live on Sky Sports, and will be hoping to add Brunker to the impressive scalps of Rendall Munroe and Martin Lindsay.
The Leeds boxer believes the Australian, who fought newly-crowned IBF champion Lee Selby in London last October, will bring the very best out of him.
“I’m delighted to be defending my Commonwealth title at the First Direct Arena again - it’s my home and Joel Brunker is the perfect opponent for me,” said Warrington.
“I think it will be a very good fight against Brunker, he’s a come forward fighter, busy and will make it difficult for me - but I’m ready for whatever he can bring.
“I’ve watched Selby’s fight with Brunker a few times and to be honest until Lee stopped him, it wasn’t his best performance. I’m confident I can put on a vintage performance and go one better. I was happy for Lee to win the world title, good on him, but I’m not thinking about him yet as Brunker has my full attention.
“It’s another significant step up for me, but every time I’ve stepped up a level, I’ve won titles and delivered – from British, European, Commonwealth and now heading to world level.
“Since my last fight I’ve had some much-needed time off. I boxed in Berlin and Leeds in quick succession. To be honest I haven’t had a break from camp since the European title fight against Davide Dieli.
“I can’t wait, I’ve got such a buzz already in training. The whole city will be buzzing with the news and I can’t wait to hear the crowd roar me on to victory on September 5.”
