Van-Leyden talks with Dickinson ahead of British Cruiserweig

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Van-Leyden talks with Dickinson ahead of British Cruiserweight bout

 

Having had the opportunity to talk with the former British cruiserweight champion, Shane McPhilbin, it was only right that I spent some time having a conversation with North East boxer Jon-Lewis Dickinson before their impending battle with each other at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on the Audley Harrison – David Price undercard. It is at this venue where Jon and Shane will lock horns to settle the score who is to be the next champion of Great Britain at Cruiserweight.

 

Ringnews24.com: Can you tell me where it all began with your boxing career?

 

Jon-Lewis Dickinson: My grandfather took me down to the gym for the first time when I was eleven years old to help me keep off the streets as a youngster. After about a month I decided I wanted to fight competitively. I had all my medicals then I started boxing. As an amateur I won two junior ABA titles, a four nation’s tournament representing my country whilst involved in the national association of boys clubs. I defeated Olympic gold medal winner James Degale in the junior ABA finals. I also reached the senior ABA finals at the age of eighteen as a heavyweight and the following year I stepped down to Cruiserweight and again winning the ABA finals.

 

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