McIntyre Eager To Get in Position For Another Title Shot

By Terence Dooley

Kevin McIntyre takes on Manchester’s Mark Thompson in Altrincham next month in a British welterweight title eliminator; the Paisley man believes that a win over Thompson would be a perfect way to start 2010.  Kevin, 31, lost won the British title by out-pointing Kevin Anderson in 2007; he then repeated the trick only to lose the title due to inactivity.  Upon returning, McIntyre was given a shot at Kell Brook, who succeeded him as title holder, only to be blown away in 120 seconds by the red-hot youngster.

McIntyre, however, believes that he still has a lot to offer on the British scene.  “Everything is still focused towards winning back the British title and defending it so I can have a Lonsdale belt for keeps,” declared Kevin, who is 27-6 (9) as a pro.

The fight takes place on the 15th of January, Thompson, 22-1 (14), has been chomping at the bit for a title shot and the 28-year-old Heywood boxer will give McIntyre a tough night’s work.  Thompson stepped in at late notice to fight Vincent Vuma for the WBC International light-middleweight title in 2007; he floored the South African before succumbing in round eight.

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