Black Country boxer handed British title shot
Black Country fighter Tyler Denny has at last been handed a shot at a British boxing title.
The 34-year-old, from Rowley Regis, will fight British and Commonwealth middleweight champion George Liddard next month. It will be Liddard's first defence of the belts.
The bout is scheduled to take place on March 21 at the Copper Box, in London, and is reward for former European champion Denny's victory over Grant Dennis in December.
And Denny, who has a record of 21 wins, three defeats and three draws, believes his extra experience could be the key factor in taking on the 23-year-old champon.
"I’m buzzing to be fighting for the British and Commonwealth titles and would like to thank Matchroom Boxing for the opportunity,” said Denny.
“I’m expecting a tough fight, as I have a lot of respect for George as a fighter. But I will be taking the belts back home with me.”
Liddard said: “Tyler is a vastly experienced opponent so I cannot take him or anything lightly going into this. He’s a former European champion, so when I win this fight, it will stand me in good stead to fight for that title next."
