TONY JEFFRIES has split with trainer Bobby Rimmer after 18 months together.
The Olympic bronze medallist (7-0-1) is being trained by Sean Casey for his next fight at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th September.
After the Sunderland boxer’s next fight, a major announcement will be made regarding a new full-time trainer.
‘Jaffa’s’ promoter said: “The split is no reflection on the job Bobby has done with Tony since they teamed-up.
“I rate Bobby highly and I hope to continue our good working relationship.
“He already trains British light-middleweight title contender, Brian Rose who I co-promote, and hopefully there will be other fighters with can work together with.
“Everyone involved with Tony’s career would like to thank Bobby for all the sacrifices he has made for Tony.”
Maloney indicated that Jeffries’s long-term future could lay with an American trainer.
He added: “When Tony was in America on holiday I arranged for him to meet with some well known trainers I have personal knowledge of.
“He enjoyed meeting them, but I have to emphasise no decision has been taken yet. It will be made immediately after the next contest.
“I am sure Sean will make sure that Tony is well prepared for next week’s test.”
Jeffries’s opponent will be named in the next 48 hours.
The Houghton-le-Spring bill is topped by Jason Booth (35-5) who challenges for Canadian Steve Molitor’s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight championship.
In the chief supporting bout to, British featherweight champion Martin Lindsay (16-0) boxes a non-title bout.
Local stars in action include Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson (6-0), Trevor Crewe (2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward (8-0), George Watson (8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.
