LONDON - British light-heavyweight champion Bob Ajisafe tackles English light-heavyweight champion Travis Dickinson on November 8 at Glow, Bluewater, in the final of the MaxiNutrition Knockout tournament, live on Channel 5.

The double-title affair follows a ten-rounder the duo shared in December 2012, a fight Ajisafe won comfortably over the distance. Naturally, the result of their first meeting has given the Yorkshireman ample confidence going into the rematch.

“I've already laid the blueprint on how to beat him,” said Ajisafe, 13-2 (4 KOs). “I'm the only one who has done it. That will probably play on Dickinson's mind a bit. He knows he couldn't get to grips with me at all last time. He knows I'm a puzzle he can't solve.

“But that doesn't mean I'm resting on my laurels or just assuming I'm going to beat him in exactly the same way. In fact, I'm not reading too much into that first fight. This is a different occasion now, a new day and a new fight. Every fight is different. I've got to prepare like it's the biggest fight of my life and I've got to defend my British title. I'm putting everything on the line again. I'm taking it very seriously.”

Dickinson has won four fights on the spin since suffering his sole professional loss at the hands of Ajisafe. What's more, earlier this year he waged a 'Fight of the Year' contender with Matty Clarkson. Ajisafe watched his rival's progress with a keen eye.

“From what I've seen of him since our first fight, I don't really think he's changed that much,” said the 29-year-old from Brendan Ingle's Wincobank gym. “I can't see him changing his style. He fights in a certain way and that's just the way he is.

“I expect him to be a little bit more geared up for this fight and a bit more aggressive because of what happened last time. He's got revenge on his mind and has a point to prove.

“I've got no points to prove. I'll be calm, relaxed and just do what I've got to do. If he wants to be a bit more aggressive this time round, it will probably be to his detriment. I'll adapt accordingly and deal with him.”

Though a hit-and-move stylist with a strong emphasis on defence, southpaw Ajisafe hopes to go one better than last time and halt Dickinson within the scheduled distance. That kind of result, he believes, would mark progress.

“It's hard to get motivated to go over old ground and beat someone you've already beaten,” he conceded. “It feels like I'm going back on myself. I was in this position a couple of years ago and it feels a bit of a step back for me.

“But it's all about the Lonsdale belt being on the line. That is what has got me up for the fight and that is what motivates me. I have to defend that belt and I'll go all out to do so.”

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Plymouth’s Chris Adaway can’t wait to make his professional debut next weekend. The 21 year-old debuts at lightweight against Swindon’s Joe Beeden at the Plymouth Guildhall on Sunday, 26th October.

The fight was due to take place in Torquay last month but now, after being switched to his hometown, the former Mayflower ABC starlet, is raring to go.

“The extra few weeks of training have gone really well,” Adaway told www.uko-boxing.com “I've decided to make my debut at lightweight instead of super featherweight and I think that that’s the right decision. I feel so much stronger and a lot sharper.

“Tickets have gone well so far and I’m hoping to do a few more before fight night. Either way, I will definitely have a big crowd there cheering me on. I can’t wait!”

Adaway, who along with stablemate Courtney Richards will be at Plymouth Argyle’s League Two fixture with Carlisle United on Saturday to promote his fight, faces a tough first test. Beeden may have a losing record but, at the same age as Adaway, has already had 18 professional contests. He is an opponent the debutant has the utmost respect for.

“I know Joe is very tough and always comes to win,” added Adaway. “People will see his record and think it's going to be a walk in the park for me but I've watched him box and have also seen a few of his fights on YouTube. I know I'm in for a tough fight.

“Despite his record, it’s a hard first fight but I've prepared well and I’m ready to go.

“It’s going to be great and being invited to Home Park on Saturday is the icing on the cake. I think it's great to have Argyle supporting the show; and me and Courtney in particular. Hopefully some of the green army will switch from football to boxing on the 26th and come and watch us in action!”

Tickets for the four-fight card EJKO Promotions show, in association with Carl’s Boxing Stable, are £30 or £50 Ringside and are available by calling: 07837 920 150.

Fellow Plymouth boxer, cruiserweight Courtney Richards, takes on tough Lithuanian, Igoris Borucha, at the top of the bill.

Exeter welterweight, Freddy Kiwitt, is also in action as he takes on Halesowen’s Keith Sheen and undefeated Stoke light welterweight, Joshua McLaren, completes the card against Hull’s Paul O’Brien.

There are a host of sponsorship opportunities still available including ring sponsorship, programme sponsorship and individual fight sponsorship. Prices start from as little as £300. Call Carl Robson on 07837 920 150 for more information.

Basildon’s light heavyweight, Sam Stokes 1-0-0 is looking to get a second victory in the paid ranks on November 21 at Camden Centre, Kings Cross against Lithuanian, Ernestas Dapkus.

This will be Stokes’ second pro outing following a successful debut win over the Czech Republic’s Josef Obeslo 5(3)-18(2)-2 in July this year at the same venue, the Camden Centre, Kings Cross.

Winning all four rounds with a 40-36 points score, the 24-year-old Essex boy is now looking to start notching up the wins in order to challenge for titles in the not too distant future.

Sam Stokes Debut

Sharing his ambitions, Sam stated, “I want to notch up the wins this year then in 2015 I would definitely be looking towards a Masters title; end of the year – Southern Area. Just one step at a time and I know that I’ll get there.”

Standing in his way is 28-year-old Lithuanian, Ernestas Dapkus 1(1)-3-0. This will be the super middleweight’s second visit to the home of boxing, York Hall, after losing on points to Manny Muhamed last August. This fight for Dapkus, from Šiauliai, will be a year on from his only win in the paid ranks when he scored a TKO victory over Bernd Hargesheimer in Germany last November.

Of his forthcoming opponent, Stokes remarked, “I am facing a lad from Lithuania. I’ve seen some of his videos on YouTube, he has a good boxer’s style so should make a good fight over the four rounds.”

Stokes would have preferred to be entering into his third contest by now but suffered a minor setback with a head injury caused in sparring in September. The diagnosed concussion kept the light heavyweight out of training for a month.

Of Romany Gypsy descent, Stokes enjoyed a successful stint in the unlicensed circuit accomplishing 11 straight wins helping to build a substantial fan base to enter the pro ranks with.

The fight is part of a Hellraiser Promotions show and while the rest of the schedule is still being put together, it will feature flyweight debutant, Jordan Smith, 21-years-old and hailing from the same gym as Stokes in London – The Peacock Gym.

Tickets are priced at £35, £60 and £100 and are available directly from the Team Stokes on 07908 862769.

WELLIVER: "I WILL SHATTER BROWNE'S WORLD TITLE DREAM"

 

CHAUNCY WELLIVER says he'll shatter Lucas Browne's hopes of boxing for a world title and re-establish himself on the global stage when they meet next month.

 

The New Zealand-based American, 31, was himself once ranked in the WBC's top five ranked heavyweights and feels the November 12 fight is a chance to kick start his title hopes.

 

If experience counts for anything, Welliver will be at a huge advantage. The "Hillyard Hammer" has been a professional for over 13 years and has had 68 fights, while unbeaten Browne has been in just 21 paid bouts.

 

"This is the perfect fight for me to get my career back on track. Lucas Browne is on a roll but I'm going to derail his train," Welliver said.

 

"I think Lucas Browne is a very good prospect, but he's just that, a prospect. I think my experience will be too much. I was injured my last fight, but I'm fully healthy now and will win this fight.

 

"I think style wise, you'll see fireworks. He's stronger, but I believe I'm more durable. The early rounds will dictate how this fight goes so I've got to set a fast pace.

 

"I'll take him into the later rounds and see if he sinks or swims. I'm going to use my boxing skills to confuse him and out point him and get my name back up the top of the heavyweight ratings.

 

"I want to get back where I was a few years ago and I know a win here puts me in the mix. I've been training well and getting some quality sparring with Marco Huck and Yoan Pablo Hernandez. I'm going to shatter Lucas Browne's dreams."

 

Browne v Welliver's clash for the WBC EPBC title is part of a huge night of boxing at the Hisense Arena in Melbourne with the main event seeing Sergey Rabchenko defending his WBC Silver light-middleweight title against Anthony Mundine.

 

Further title action includes Zhanat Zhankiyanov squaring off with Fred Mundraby for the WBC EPBC bantamweight crown while Leonardo Zappavigna meets Misael Castillo for the WBO Oriental light-welterweight championship.