CHINESE WHISPERS JOSH THE BOSS BAILLIE TO FIGHT IN CHINA IN FEBRUARY JOSH THE BOSS BAILLIE IS THE LATEST Smithys Gym boxer to earn an opportunity to fight over seas this year. The Cumbrian native who now calls Toowoomba home has been signed to take on Chinas Xu Chan on February 23 in Kunming City in Yunnan Province. Baillie (2W-1KO-1L) and Chan (4W-0KO-1L) will meet in a six round super featherweight bout on a card presented by Zovi Promotions. Its a big fight for me, and a big opportunity, Josh Baillie said. As an amateur I fought in England, Denmark,Scotland and Wales and now as a pro im excited to add China to the list. Xu Chan is a good fighter,hes ranked number two in China. Hes won 4 of his 5 bouts and looks like a top prospect. However its a fight Im confident I can win and I cant wait to get in there. Ive got around 5 weeks to go so Im going to put in the hard work in gym. Ive got some great team mates at Smithys Gym and sparring and working beside them I know Ill be in great shape. Josh Baillie also has extra motivation for this bout in China. It will be his first as a father. His partner Lisa gave birth to a baby daughter, Bella in October last year. Shes 100% my motivation, I want to achieve things, win fights and win belts so shes got something to be proud of about her dad - thats a massive motivation for me. Baillie said. I have a busy life, I work full time, train full time and now we have Bella - its tough at times, but Im living my dream as a professional boxer so I dont care how hard it has - Ill just work harder. Baillies Trainer Manager Brendon Smith set up this bout with Zovi Promotions. I would like to thank Blake Zhou from Zovi Promotions, hes been great to deal with and Im sure this wont be the last fight we sign together, Brendon Smith said. Zovi is one of the biggest promotional companies in Asia so this is a big opportunity for Josh. The fight will be in front of a packed crowd but Im sure Josh is up to the challenge. Hes training well and getting some great rounds in the gym, well be ready comeFebruary 23. Baillie and his team plan on flying out to China on February 20.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:58:15 +0000
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