Siomon Vallily is out to steal some of his former Great Britain team-mate Anthony Joshua’s thunder when he boxes on Saturday’s big Geordie Roar show in Newcastle.
Olympic heavyweight gold medallist Joshua is the main attraction at Newcastle Arena, where the hard-hitting Watford star confronts veteran American Jason Gavern.
Vallily has his own agenda on the undercard though and is aiming to boost his professional record to 7-0 and look impressive while doing it.
The Middlesbrough cruiserweight faces Poznan, Poland’s Wlodzimierz Letr, a late replacement for Bolton’s injured Paul Drago, over six scheduled rounds.
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vallily, 29, said: “It’s a big show and I know Anthony Joshua well from back on the GB team.
“He has got all the tools to be a heavyweight champion and there are some good fights on the show.
“It’s a pity Bradley Saunders isn’t on it any more (the Sedgefield light welterweight has had hand surgery).
“But I’m just concentrating on myself, to be honest.
“It’s a big occasion in the North-east and I’m determined to enjoy it and put on a good performance.
“My opponent is a southpaw but it doesn’t matter. I will work him out quickly.”
Vallily’s cruiserweight peers Jon-Lewis Dickinson and Stephen Simmons also do battle on the Sky Sports card.
Plus, Dickinson’s brother Travis and Bradley Saunders’ debuting brother Jeff are on the 11-bout bill, which features a first professional outing for Lewis Ritson.
FORMER Phil Thomas School of Boxing amateur Chris Wood celebrated a quick win on his professional debut in Leeds.
The 27-year-old stopped Edgars Milevics after one minute of the first round at the Przym nightclub, flooring him twice.
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