Kieron Conway was paraded in front of the crowd at the Northampton Saints rugby union match last weekend, and he takes center stage again on Friday when he fights ambitious George Liddard in London.
They will fight at Bethnal Green’s York Hall and the venue is sold out, with Conway defending his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles.
“In my opinion it’s a step too soon for him,” said Conway, 23-3-1 (7 KOs). “I’m wondering where the confidence is coming from. Is it manufactured? I don’t see why it would be real. I’m better in every department. If it gets rough, which it will, I’ve got the bigger heart and reason why. I knock George out. There’s no way a young lad is going to walk around saying he’s going to knock me out, I’m not going to let that happen. He’s over-confident.”
Liddard believes that this is a stop on his way to world titles. 23-year-old from Billericay, unbeaten in 12 bouts, is certain of victory.
“I wouldn’t be in this fight if I wholeheartedly believe I can win this fight,” said Liddard.
“I didn’t need to take this fight, I want to take this fight. It’s a big opportunity for me, I’m next in line to fight for these titles. There is no Plan B for me, boxing is it for me. I genuinely believe I can go on and achieve big things in the sport. This is a stepping stone to those moments. ”He’s in good form, stopping three out of his last four which is good because I don’t want any excuses. He’s got everything to lose in this fight and I’ve got everything to gain. I genuinely think I’ll knock Conway out, this fight changes everything for me."
