Nathan Heaney (18-0, 6 KOs) defends his British middleweight title for the primary time when he faces Brad Pauls (18-1, 10 KOs) this Saturday.
The battle headlines a Queensberry Promotions card on the Resorts World Area in Birmingham, England. TNT Sports activities will broadcast the March 16 occasion for these within the UK. Viewers in the US can catch the motion on ESPN+. Each males spoke at a press convention on Thursday. Beneath is what they needed to say.
Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls meet for British Glory
Heaney
“It’s unusual,” stated reigning titlist Heaney. “I’ve to remind myself that I’m the British champion…I’m all the time striving to be higher anyway. The very fact of the matter is once we step in that ring on Saturday evening that belt will get taken from me anyway and regardless of the result’s, is whether or not I get it again or I lose it.”
“The occasions are all the time improbable when the Stokies are there. It’s an enormous occasion, make no mistake. We’re headlining on an enormous card that’s going to be packed out in there. The ambiance goes to be unbelievable…”
Pauls
“Sturdy mindset, greatest battle of my profession,” stated Pauls, a former English middleweight champion. “I like the normal route in boxing…it’s in all probability probably the most troublesome route and it’s [winning the British title] the ultimate field to tick. The toughest field to tick, which is why the British is so credible and why I prefer it a lot.”
“There’s simply not many Cornish boxers. I’m a little bit of a uncommon breed. They’re all browsing and enjoying rugby and I picked boxing. Right here I’m preventing for a British title 21 years later. There hasn’t been a British champ from Cornwall since Bob Fitzsimmons, which was 120 years in the past and it’ll be large historical past for Cornwall on Saturday evening. I’m trying ahead to it.”
Struggle prediction
Pauls is very motivated and has the upper knockout proportion. Nonetheless, Heaney could have much more assist within the viewers and has additionally fought at a better degree. This looks like a type of fights that’s meant to additional cement Heaney’s standing on the British scene earlier than he goes for world honours. Anticipate the reigning British middleweight champion to stroll away with a unanimous choice win towards Pauls.
Full press convention
For extra from the press convention that includes Heaney, Pauls and different fighters on this card, click on right here or the video beneath. Video courtesy of Queensberry Promotions.
