British Boxing: Nadeem Siddique Refocused And Ready For New Boxing Season

Nadeem Siddique claims he is heading for the top of the British lightweight scene now he is taking boxing seriously.

The undefeated Bradford boxer has won British Masters and Central Area titles up at welterweight and boxes Tom Glover (Maldon) over six rounds at the The Dome at Doncaster Lakeside on Friday, September 7.

Siddique is part of a high-quality undercard to support his friend and gym-mate Junior Witter’s WBC world light-welterweight title defence on the Hennessy Sports show which will be screened live on Sky Sports.

But despite winning all of his 19 pro fights, “Golden Boy Sid’ reckons he has not taking the sport seriously so far.

Siddique, 29, expects his career to move at a faster pace now he is a full-time professional.

Siddique, who has sparred with Witter at their gym in Sheffield, is hoping to face the likes of Hennessy Sports boxers Dave Stewart, John Murray and Lee Meager, who is also boxing in Doncaster next month.

Siddique stopped Tye Williams in four rounds in his last fight for the Central Area and British Masters Welterweight Titles in Bradford in May.

Now he wants to stay more active after returning from a break from the sport.

“I took a break from the sport and before then boxing was just a hobby,” said Siddique, who turned professional in 2002.

“But when I came back I trained for six months solidly and it’s not a hobby now, I’m a full time pro.

“I believe I’m one of the best in Britain and I’m definitely going to prove it this year. I train with world champions like Junior Witter and that is paying off.

“I’m ready to take on the big boys and hopefully I can fight the likes of Lee Meager, Dave Stewart and John Murray later this year.

“I know Jon Thaxton, and to be honest he’s a bit ahead of me at the moment. He is the business and I don’t see him at British title level in a year or so anyway.

“I can make lightweight easy. My last fight was at welterweight but I weighed in well inside the limit. If I fight for a title it will be at lightweight.

“I need to step up and test myself and want to make a name for myself this year. Hopefully I will get to show people what I can do on Sky Sports.”

Hennessy Sports Proudly Present
“Vicious Hitters” @ the Doncaster Dome
Friday 7th September 2007.
Doors 6pm, Boxing Starts 6.30pm.

Ticket Prices:

· Premium Ringside £200 – Reserved with access to VIP Bar

· Inner Ringside £150 – Reserved with access to VIP Bar

· Outer Ringside £60 – Reserved

· Premium Unreserved (ground floor tiered) £50

· Unreserved (balcony) £40

For Tickets call the Box Office on: 01302 370777 or book via the web: www.the-dome.co.uk

12×3 WBC Light Welterweight World Championship
Junior Witter (Bradford ENGLAND) vs Vivian Harris (New York USA)

10×3 English Super Flyweight Championship
Robert Nelson (Bradford) vs Andy Bell (Doncaster)

8 x 3 Lightweight
Lee Meager (Salford) vs TBA ()

6 x 3 Lightweight
Nadeem Siddique (Bradford) vs Tom Glover (Maldon)

4 x 3 Light Middleweight
Andy Butlin (Huddersfield) vs Karl Chiverton (Mansfield)

4 x 3 – Light Heavyweight
Danny Grainger (Chesterfield) vs TBC

4 x 3 – Lightweight
Femi Fehintola (Bradford) vs Matthew Martin Lewis (Colchester)