Press Release: Nadeem Siddique claims he is heading for the top of the British lightweight scene now that he is taking boxing seriously. The undefeated Bradford boxer has won British Masters and Central Area titles up at welterweight and he will be facing Tom Glover over six rounds at the The Dome at Doncaster Lakeside on Friday, September 7, 2007. Siddique is part of the undercard to support his friend and gym-mate Junior Witter’s WBC light welterweight title defense against Vivian Harris on the Hennessy Sports show which will be screened live on Sky Sports. But despite winning all of his 19 pro fights, ‘Golden Boy Sid’ reckons he has not taking the sport seriously so far. Siddique, 29, expects his career to move at a faster pace now he is a full-time professional.
Siddique, who has sparred with Witter at their gym in Sheffield, is hoping to face the likes of Hennessy Sports boxers Dave Stewart, John Murray and Lee Meager, who is also boxing in Doncaster next month.
Siddique stopped Tye Williams in four rounds in his last fight for the Central Area and British Masters Welterweight Titles in Bradford in May. Now he wants to stay more active after returning from a break from the sport. “I took a break from the sport and before then boxing was just a hobby,” said Siddique, who turned professional in 2002.
“But when I came back I trained for six months solidly and it’s not a hobby now, I’m a full time pro. I believe I’m one of the best in Britain and I’m definitely going to prove it this year. I train with world champions like Junior Witter and that is paying off.
“I’m ready to take on the big boys and hopefully I can fight the likes of Lee Meager, Dave Stewart and John Murray later this year. I know Jon Thaxton, and to be honest he’s a bit ahead of me at the moment. He is the business and I don’t see him at British title level in a year or so anyway.
“I can make lightweight easy. My last fight was at welterweight but I weighed in well inside the limit. If I fight for a title it will be at lightweight.
“I need to step up and test myself and want to make a name for myself this year. Hopefully I will get to show people what I can do on Sky Sports.”
Hennessy Sports Proudly Present“Vicious Hitters” @ the Doncaster Dome Friday 7th September 2007:WBC Light Welterweight World Championship
Junior Witter (Bradford ENGLAND) vs Vivian Harris (New York USA)
English Super Flyweight Championship
Robert Nelson (Bradford) vs Andy Bell (Doncaster)
Lightweights
Lee Meager (Salford) vs TBA ()
Lightweights
Nadeem Siddique (Bradford) vs Tom Glover (Maldon)
Light Middleweights
Andy Butlin (Huddersfield) vs Karl Chiverton (Mansfield)
Light Heavyweights
Danny Grainger (Chesterfield) vs TBC
Lightweights
Femi Fehintola (Bradford) vs Matthew Martin Lewis (Colchester)
Tickets call the Box Office on: 01302 370777 or book via the web:
www.the-dome.co.uk
