Comments Thread For: Damien Hooper: I Want The Best The UK Has To Offer

[JakeNDaBox]

2012 Olympic light heavyweight Damien Hooper is already set for his next ring appearance, which comes on July 30 in his native Australia. The unbeaten prospect already has his sights set on the future, though - one that involves revisiting his past, as he longs for a fight in England.

Motivated by countryman Lucas Browne's recent knockout win in the UK and a struggle to find quality competition, Hooper is now motivated to travel abroad.

"Even though there's some great boxers here in Oz, getting them to step up and fight me isn't easy," Hooper (7-0, 6KO) claims, as evidenced by the TBA status of his next opponent. "I've already had people pull out at late notice so I think I need to look further afield for a test and where better than the UK?" [Click Here To Read More]

[Earl-Hickey]

its a shame these guys have to come over here just to have a chance at a career basically, but this guy has talent so hes more than welcome

[mattr]

Why is it a shame? UK fighters often go to the US to better themselves. The quantity and quality of fighters is superior in the UK compared to Australia, mainly due to us having 3 times the population. Besides, plenty of Aussies come over here to play rugby, etc. I'm sure he'll love it, apart from the weather. Onwards and upwards.