Inverness boxer is ready for Scottish Super Featherweight title fight in Alloa
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GEORGE Stewart says he is ready for the biggest fight of his life when he competes for the Scottish Super Featherweight title on Friday night.
The Inverness fighter is set to take on Dundee boxer Charlie Doig in Alloa as he looks to become a national champion.
Stewart (21), nicknamed the Highland Warrior, has had an impressive start to his professional career, undefeated in five fights so far.
He warmed up for the bout with an impressive victory over Miguel Zamora from Nicaragua in Inverness last month.
Stewart, from Smithton, says he is pleased with how his form has been going into the fight, but knows that this will be the biggest test of his career so far.
“Right now, it is the biggest fight of my life and I am treating it like it is a world title fight,” said Stewart.
“I know a bit about my opponent and he has won his last four fights.
“But I am confident that I have what it takes that I can win and become Scottish champion on Friday night.
“I had a fight a few weeks ago in Inverness where I was a bit cautious as I was looking ahead to this fight.
“We discussed that I had to stick to a certain gameplan which I did.
“Becoming Scottish champion on Friday night would mean everything to me.
“Ever since I got involved in boxing, I have always wanted to turn professional and be involved in a title fight.”
In preparation for the bout, Stewart has been sparring regularly at sessions in Aberdeen and Glenrothes.
Stewart has been boxing for 11 years and was encouraged into the sport by his father Bruno who is also his coach.
He says his guidance has helped him get to where he is today and is looking forward to moving his career another step forward by aiming to become champion tonight.
“One day I came home from school and my dad asked me if I wanted to give boxing a try.
“After my first few sessions, Dad said that I was a natural at it and ever since then I have stuck at it.
“Having my Dad in my corner the whole time has been the high point of my career and also having my family support me has been a massive help.”
Stewart has big aspirations for his boxing career in the future and knows claiming victory on Friday will be a massive step forward for his ambitions.
“I am looking to go as far in boxing as possible.
“I want to do my best to reach world level.”
