Wolverhampton boxer gets hometown date for British title rematch

Gully Powar will fight for a British title in his hometown after his rematch with Rhys Edwards was confirmed for Wolverhampton.

The featherweight clash will take place at Aldersley Leisure Village on Saturday, September 5.

Powar had been eager for the fight to take place in the Midlands and now has his wish, with the venue within walking distance of his home in Whitmore Reans.

The 23-year-old was convinced he had done more than enough to win the title when he and Wales’ Edwards first faced off in Cardiff on Easter weekend.

The majority of those watching, either from ringside or on BBC television, agreed.

But a controversial majority draw saw British Boxing’s board of control order a re-match just a few days later.

BCB Promotions won the subsequent purse bids and will stage the fight in the Midlands, despite suggestions it could take place in Leeds.

Powar will be aiming to win the first title of his career and reinforce his standing as a serious force at featherweight.

The former trainee firefighter’s career has been something of a slow burn, with his early fights confined solely to the small hall.

Powar then caught the eye when he beat Japhetlee Llamido at the WBC Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, before then following it up with another impressive performance, albeit in defeat, against emerging Mexican talent Brandon Mosqueda.

That was enough to earn him a shot at the British crown and he threw more than 1,100 punches in only his second fight to go beyond six rounds.