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The British cruiserweight division has been put on red-alert with the entry into the professional ranks of Liverpool’s dynamite-punching John Gillies on Saturday 18th April at the Echo Arena.
The former MMA, K1, Thai and Kickboxing fighter will make his explosive pro-debut in a four-round contest on the undercard of Derry Mathews’ challenge for the WBA World Lightweight Title against champion Richar Abril, live and exclusive on BoxNation.
At 32, Gillies does not have any amateur boxing experience and knows he hasn’t got the luxury of time to develop like a young prospect, but believes his crucial high-level experience in combat sports will serve him well in his quest to become a British Champion and ultimately a World Champion.
The Scouse powerhouse has fought all over the globe, racking up 11 knockout out of 12 wins in the MMA cage and 50 combined wins on the K1, Thai and kickboxing circuits.
Gillies intends to retain his trademark explosive attacking style that marked him as one of the most exciting fighters on the MMA circuit, but under the guidance of trainers at the Everton Red Triangle gym - which houses outstanding Merseyside Champions Kevin Satchell, Jazza ****ens and Ryan Farrag - he will add the vital ring smart to complete his game.
Ahead of his pro-debut, Gillies has also been racking up the rounds in sparring with British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight title challenger Matty Askin who faces Ovill McKenzie for the belts on Friday 27th March in London.
Combat sports isn’t the only area Gillies is talented in, he was also a professional footballer on the books with Everton, Manchester City and Tranmere Rovers as a reserve goalkeeper, but boxing is now his number one focus.
“I can’t wait to make my professional debut in boxing and I believe it will be the start of an exciting time for me and my fans,” Said Gillies.
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The former MMA, K1, Thai and Kickboxing fighter will make his explosive pro-debut in a four-round contest on the undercard of Derry Mathews’ challenge for the WBA World Lightweight Title against champion Richar Abril, live and exclusive on BoxNation.
At 32, Gillies does not have any amateur boxing experience and knows he hasn’t got the luxury of time to develop like a young prospect, but believes his crucial high-level experience in combat sports will serve him well in his quest to become a British Champion and ultimately a World Champion.
The Scouse powerhouse has fought all over the globe, racking up 11 knockout out of 12 wins in the MMA cage and 50 combined wins on the K1, Thai and kickboxing circuits.
Gillies intends to retain his trademark explosive attacking style that marked him as one of the most exciting fighters on the MMA circuit, but under the guidance of trainers at the Everton Red Triangle gym - which houses outstanding Merseyside Champions Kevin Satchell, Jazza ****ens and Ryan Farrag - he will add the vital ring smart to complete his game.
Ahead of his pro-debut, Gillies has also been racking up the rounds in sparring with British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight title challenger Matty Askin who faces Ovill McKenzie for the belts on Friday 27th March in London.
Combat sports isn’t the only area Gillies is talented in, he was also a professional footballer on the books with Everton, Manchester City and Tranmere Rovers as a reserve goalkeeper, but boxing is now his number one focus.
“I can’t wait to make my professional debut in boxing and I believe it will be the start of an exciting time for me and my fans,” Said Gillies.
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