Blackledge Now Signed To Frank Warren, Has Big Goals
By Terence Dooley
Clitheroe’s Luke Blackledge (20-2-2, 6 KOs) successfully defended his Commonwealth Super middleweight title with a decision win over Lee Markham at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night and has been rewarded with a promotional deal from Frank Warren, who promoted the show.
Blackledge won the belt by beating Liam Cameron in May (W12). He has not lost since he was stopped in a single stanza by Rocky Fielding in November 2013.
The 25-year-old has come through the hard way, but he is now firmly amongst the titles; he is the latest fighter to be brought through the ranks by manager Steve Wood, who also promotes his own shows under the VIP Promotions banner.
“I don't want to start chasing titles because I've done that in the past,” said Blackledge when speaking to the Clitheroe Times and Advertiser. “I've got a title now, I just want to defend it again and then step up. This is only my second fight this year because of injuries.
“I'm 25, I'm learning. I’ve been with Mat [trainer Alex Matvienko] just over a year now. I ain't got no rush, I’m not going to start calling all the big names out. I want to sit down with my team and defend my Commonwealth again. (I’ve) just got a (three fight) contract from Frank Warren so I'm chuffed to bits.”
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