The Future of British Boxing

In the first of what will become a frequent section, Two Dice are dedicating a section solely on the future of British boxing and the men who will become in our opinion future champions.

This week fresh from his victory over Paul king Two Dice profiles Sam Sexton. An upcoming heavyweight prospect from Norwich. With an undefeated record and a growing army of fans Sam could be the man to rekindle the once enigmatic heavyweight division.

After witnessing first hand the support for local hero Sam Sexton, it is easy to see why the Norwich faithful have an allegiance to the young boxing star. His honest nature and his rapid rise up the division have made him a name to remember. His ambition also matches his growing support. When questioned by two dice about what the future holds for Sam Sexton, his response was simple. More fights at a more grand scale. His drive to push for the Southern area title is just the beginning for Sam.

Proof of this determination lies in knowing that less than a week after his last fight he was already back in the gym when I contacted him. This shows the determination that is required for any heavyweight to bridge the gap between being a good boxer, and a great boxer. A showdown later in the year for the Southern area is not where it ends. Sam Sexton still a free agent boxing has been working close with his manger Graham Everett to thrash out a deal with Hennessey sports. Everett who doubles up as manger and trainer for Sam recently saw another his fighters the current British lightweight champion Jon thaxton sign for Hennessey. So the connection is there and the potential in the young Norwich boxer is rapidly becoming evident.

When asked about fighting away from his loyal Norwich support. He responded in true boxing fashion saying that boxing is what he does and if he has to scrap it out in an opponent’s backyard then that’s what he will have to do. The pressure of fighting at home is something that every fighter responds too, not wanting to let the support down. In Sam's case, so far so good.

With a strong corner team, and a focused trainer the sky really is the limit for the strong, undefeated local lad. If he can realise the potential sooner rather than later then the British public may be lucky enough to see some real domestic crackers. With all the current heavyweights not getting any younger, some of these fights may materialise quicker than we think. Yet what cannot be forgotten is that Sam, still only twenty-two is in no rush to go looking, because in the opinion of two dice all of the heavyweights will come asking.