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Inverness boxer George Stewart says becoming Scottish Super Featherweight champion best moment of his career so far after beating Dundee boxer Charlie Doig in Alloa





George Stewart.
George Stewart.

George Stewart says becoming Scottish Super Featherweight champion is the biggest moment of his boxing career so far.

The Inverness fighter put in a stunning performance to defeat Charlie Doig to claim his first national title.

The 21-year-old proved too powerful for his Dundee opponent, as the referee stopped the fight midway through the seventh round of the 10-round contest.

Stewart, nicknamed the Highland Warrior, says his entire career had been building up to his national title victory in Alloa on Friday night.

As well as looking to defend his Scottish crown in the future, he also hopes it can be the catalyst to bigger opportunities.

Speaking about winning the national title, he said: “When I won, I didn’t know whether I should laugh or cry.

“My emotions were all over the place. This is the best moment of my career so far and it has opened a can of worms for me.

“I can start looking at a Celtic title and hopefully that can be arranged after a couple of fights down the line.”

George Stewart beat Charlie Doig.
George Stewart beat Charlie Doig.

Stewart was up against an opponent in Doig who was touted as a massive prospect in Scottish boxing.

He says to end the fight on his own terms in the seventh round made becoming Scottish champion even more special for him on the night.

“Stopping Charlie in the seventh round made the win even better for me,” said Stewart.

“To win the title by managing a stoppage makes becoming Scottish champion 10 times better.

“During the fight, I felt in full control from the first round until I finished it in the seventh round.

“Charlie had in his corner coaches such as former world champion Ricky Burns and there was a lot of pressure on him and me during the fight as he was being touted as the next big thing in Scotland.”

George Stewart victorious after beating Charlie Doig.
George Stewart victorious after beating Charlie Doig.

Stewart has been boxing for 11 years and from an early age was described as a promising talent.

He was encouraged into the sport by his father Bruno, who Stewart has described as a major influence in his career.

Stewart says despite fighting down in Alloa, he had a big support of family and friends from Inverness cheering him on.

He said having their backing was a big help on the night.

“My family were at ringside and cheering me on from my corner,” he said.

“There were also friends and family cheering me on from the balcony.

“I had my coach Kevin Anderson in the corner giving me the game plan and advice which worked out for me.”

Stewart will now take a few weeks break from boxing to recover from the fight.

When he returns to training, he will be looking to plot his next move in boxing.

“After a few weeks rest, I will get back into hard training for my next fight. Hopefully the fight will take place in Inverness in February.”


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