Walfall looks to build on thrilling pro debut

Tyselle Walfall…fights at the Hangar. Pic: Michael Ault/BCB Promotions

After a thrilling debut in his hometown, Tyselle Walfall will head up the M6 to the Hangar Venue, Wolverhampton, on December 6 for BCB Promotions’ “Backlash” show, writes PAUL WEBB.

 The 22-year-old light-heavyweight from Northampton was a two-time national finalist and double regional champion before making the switch to the paid ranks in September.

His second fight has landed on a stacked card featuring some of the most exciting talents in the country.

 “It's great to be back out again so soon,” said Walfall. “I want to keep the fights coming and it will be good being back in the Midlands. I went to college in Birmingham and two of the guys on this show, Lewis Morris and Matty Harris, were all there at the same time. I wasn't boxing back then when those two were, so to all be on the same event will be brilliant.”

 Often professional debuts can play out routinely, but Walfall’s September clash with the experienced Ukrainian Serhii Ksendzov was far from that. The two men produced a really exciting four rounds before Walfall took a 39-37 decision. The crowd at the Mercure Hotel  were on their feet throughout.

 "Looking back at that night, I gained a lot of experience,” said Walfall. “Stylistically, I can't say I boxed how I wanted to and being in the main event, boxing at home, brought that extra bit of pressure. I know I can fight on emotion and it has cost me a couple of times in the amateurs. When your head goes, you are fighting on instinct. Safe to say my team wasn't happy with some things, but to perform well and win headlining was a great experience.”

 Walfall trains at the Shoebox Gym, in Northampton, under coach James Conway. It’s an ever-growing stable of fighters who have been on a brilliant run, with several boxing and winning on major televised cards.

 Walfall said: "The gym has gone to another level. We have had Ben Vaughan and Eithan James boxing on TNT, and then we have Kieron Conway and Michael Stephenson on DAZN on November 30. We are all trying to put Northampton boxing on the map. I get great sparring, doing a lot of rounds with Klinton Baptiste and with Kieron.

 “I've been able to keep the sharpness from my last camp and take it in to this one. It's about being active and it's the only way to improve. I only had 24 amateur fights in just three years and, looking back, I think at the top level that lack of experience did cost me. This is a stacked show full of talented fighters and the pressure is off me a little bit. But I'm looking to end the year strong and pick up my second win.”

 *Tickets for Backlash are available now priced at £45 standard and £80 VIP from the boxers or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.