Boxing Bill Etheridge handed UKIP sport brief
BIll Etheridge has spoken of his delight after he was named sports spokesman in new UKIP leader Henry Bolton's team.
The West Midlands MEP, who is training to compete in his first boxing fight next month, said that promoting UK sport would be a labour of love
“The West Midlands is blessed with some of the greatest football teams in the country," said Mr Etheridge, who is also a Sedgley councillor.
“Aston Villa are former European Cup winners. They, West Brom and Wolves have all won the First Division.
“In cricket, Warwickshire and Worcestershire have a long history of providing players for the England team.
“Sport is an excellent way of teaching competitiveness in a friendly environment as well as being the antidote to the lethargy caused by modern technology.
“Meanwhile I will be continuing my regime of running and weights as I prepare for my first ever boxing match.”
