Micky steeds title fight postponed

By Simon Hayes on June 18, 2008 3:59 PM |

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MICKY Steeds will have to wait a bit longer for his British Cruiserweight title chance, thanks to the demands of television.

The Isle of Dogs boxer was due to meet Robert Norton for the vacant belt on July 11, but with Sky set to feature the contest on its Friday Fight Night slot, the match has been rescheduled for a date in September.

But Steeds’ manager Mark Roe does not think the delay will affect the 24-year-old’s chances of winning the title.

He said: “Micky will be ready for Norton. He’s in great shape. He was 14st 8lb for his latest fight without even trying to make the weight.”

Steeds won his last fight against Radcliffe Green at Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre last Friday. Green, a 35-year-old veteran, pulled out with an injury after four rounds, although Roe was adamant Steeds was already well on the way to winning.

He said: “Micky boxed really well, probably the best he’s done since I’ve been looking after him. Green’s a dangerous opponent with a decent record of knocking people out and he’s probably the hardest puncher Micky’s faced.

“He got Micky with a couple of good shots but Micky put him down in the fourth and was well on top.”

Roe hopes to line up another fight for Steeds next month, although he will have to be careful choosing an opponent. He said: “We’ll probably have to find someone from abroad. If we fought a British guy it could be a problem if Micky lost. That would affect Micky’s domestic ranking.”

Steeds’ career has taken off since he signed a deal with promoter Frank Maloney earlier this year.

Roe said: “We couldn’t have asked for more from Frank Maloney. It’s been a great relationship and long may it continue.”

simon.hayes@wharf.co.uk