Eddy Hussein Emulates Father, Set For Pro Debut
Sep 14, 2011 • 4:43 AM ET
The most recent edition to Frank Warren’s roster, Ediz (Eddy) Hussein is itching to follow in the footsteps of his farther when he makes his professional debut at London's world famous York Hall on Friday 30th September.
Hussein features on the undercard of the exciting Commonwealth Super-Featherweight clash between champion Liam Walsh and challenger Paul Appleby.
The show is the first to be promoted by Frank Warren's sons Francis and George for Queensberry Promotions.
Eddy's father, Mo, a former Commonwealth Lightweight Champion, was also promoted by Warren in the 1980s and fought fifteen times at the home of London boxing.
The West Ham fighter doesn't want to look to far ahead, but would love to emulate his father's achievements in the ring.
"I would love to achieve what my dad has achieved," he continued. "If I'm even half the fighter he was I'll be happy.
"My dad has been a great help and has passed on lots of his knowledge, it's great to have him in my corner."
Many great boxers have come from the East End, and with the area rich in boxing history, Hussein is looking forward to joining current WBO Inter-Continental lightweight champion Kevin Mitchell and unbeaten prospect Billy Morgan.
"Kevin Mitchell only lives around the corner from me, because I'm from Dagenham," Hussein continued. "Every now and again I go running with Kevin, it's a massive advantage being able to talk to Kevin and get advice from him ahead of my debut."
The York Hall is an iconic boxing venue in the heart of the East End and Hussein is looking forward making his boxing bow there.
"I have boxed at the York Hall before as an amateur so I know it," he said. "I'm hoping there is going to be a great turnout, and it is always a great atmosphere at the York Hall.
"It's a venue my dad boxed at a number of times, I'm just looking forward to it. I'm raring to go and can't wait to perform in front of the local people."
"Training has been going really well, and we've been doing a lot of sparring. I have a rough idea of who I will be up against," he added. "I'm prepared for any sort of fighter, I've been sparring with all types of people with different styles and I'm ready for anyone really."
Remaining tickets priced at £40 and £60 are available from Box Office 01992 550 888.
