In this, the last of eight announcements for Queenberry Promotions signings, Frank Warren's company has added junior middleweight Jake Henty to its roster. Henty, who just turned 21, won three national titles across his stint in the amateur code, as well as representing England in international competition over a period of five years. Having competed in the  Tri-Nations and Europeans, Jake clocked up 50 fights with only five going against him. Inspired to box by his cousins, Jake took up the sport at the age of six and currently trains under Ryan Barrett at the Gumshield Boxing Gym in Eltham.

 

“I am looking forward to boxing for Frank and Queensberry and I am looking to go as far as I can possibly go,” said the southpaw on his promotional pact. “Frank is just the best man to go professional with and, with the stage I am at, he is definitely the best man for me. Obviously I have seen a lot of young fighters go with him before and do well, which proves he is the right man to take me forward. My manager Richard Clark made the connection for me with him having worked with Queensberry before and that was my way into getting to fight for Frank.”

 

Based in Welling where he forged a friendship with fellow local Archie Sharp, it appears Jake shares a few fighting traits with the ‘Sharpshooter’. “I am an elusive boxer and I would say I am exciting and pretty strong. I am not a standard style ordinary boxer and I think I am stronger than I am fast. You could describe me as a strong counter puncher. I am waiting for news on when I will make my debut, but I am hoping it comes around about the end of August. I’ve got quite a few fans waiting to support me so I will have plenty of backing when the time comes.”