Bolton boxer Ash Marron is excited to make his professional debut on home turf at the University of Bolton Stadium tonight, writes Alima Nadeem.
Marron takes on Birmingham welterweight Daryl Pearce on the bill headlined by Lyndon Arthur which is live on Channel 5.
He trains at the Boarshaw Boxing Club in Middleton and is signed to Steve Wood VIP Promotions.
Marron said: "I’m feeling ready and cannot wait to fight, I’m excited for it.
“I’m prepared, really confident and ready to go.
“I’ve worked really hard and put a lot of work in.
“I boxed to a high level as an amateur so I knew this opportunity would come, and I’m grateful to be in such a big show.
“When I first walked into a boxing gym, I knew then I was going to become a professional boxer, I was hooked.”
Manchester fighter, Arthur, will fight the heavy-handed Braian Suarez, live and free-to-air on Channel 5 from 10pm.
Arthur, who is with Wasserman Boxing, says defeating the dangerous Suarez would put the ‘King of the North’ at the top of the pile.
He is looking to catapult himself above his domestic light heavyweight rivals by winning the vacant IBO world title.
Arthur said: “Suarez is a good fighter who has good power and I’m excited to see what he brings.
“My focus is only on Suarez and winning the IBO title. After Friday night, I will speak about those other fights that have been mentioned.
“I’m excited and I’m nervous in a good way, getting the ring is just my job.”
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