Inverness City Boxing Club athlete to fight for Scottish and Commonwealth title in East Kilbride
Adian Williamson says he is ready for the biggest fight of his life as he aims to become a national and Commonwealth champion.
The Alness boxer is set to fight Jake Limond for the Commonwealth Youth Super Lightweight title and Scottish Super Lightweight title in East Kilbride on Friday night.
The Inverness City Boxing Club athlete will be competing at Gladiators III at the Caledonia Gladiators Arena as he looks to bring his career to new heights.
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The 21-year-old roofer, who has an impressive professional record of 10 wins and one defeat, says he is looking to prove why he is being touted as one of the best prospects in Scottish boxing.
He says that he is going into Friday’s fight in great shape and is confident he can return to the Highlands as a double champion.
Williamson said: “This is the biggest fight of my career so far.
“I have been preparing well for the fight and working hard on my strength and conditioning and cardio.
“I am feeling the best that I have ever felt and I am feeling good heading into the fight.
“Winning these titles would mean everything for me. There are lots of things going through my head that I want to do it for. It would definitely be the biggest thing of my life if I could win these titles.”
Williamson fought for the Scottish Super Lightweight Title in October but suffered defeat against Josh Sandford after failing to get the judges’ decision.
Despite his disappointment eight months ago, Williamson says he has learned from the experience and is confident he can get the job done and become Scottish and Commonwealth champion.
He said: “Against Josh Sandford, I did came up short, but I have learned from that night.
“I feel that I have a point to prove.
“I don’t know much about Jake Limond, I know that his Dad was a big name in Scottish boxing, but not so much about him so I am going into the fight confident.”
Williamson has been boxing for 11 years and after previously being involved in kickboxing before joining Inverness City Boxing Club.
He has been training under Inverness City Boxing Club coach Laurie Redfern who Williamson says has been a positive influence.
Redfern felt Williamson was unfortunate not to get the decision in his previous title fight eight months ago. But he is pleased with how his fighter has approached Friday titles’ fight and is confident he can become a champion.
Redfern said: “We had a title fight where he went 10 rounds against Josh Sandford and everyone was convinced that he won it.
“For this bout he has had some good preparation taking part in 30 rounds a week to get ready for the bout. He does 10 rounds each day with different opponents.
“He is looking good and lively for the title fight. We had a previous title fight where he went 10 rounds and everyone was convinced that he won it.
“He is good enough to become a champion.”
