Boxer Adams out to make his Mark at York Hall

The 25-year-old faces Guildford’s Louis Byrne in his first bout on the Goodwins Promotion bill.

He said: “Training is going really well so far. I’ve been out for a six-mile run and when I’m running along, I’m thinking he (Byrne) could be in bed.

“I’ve been to York Hall loads of times to watch fights, but never boxed there myself.

“It’s a great place to make my pro debut and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve sold 150 tickets so far and there are a few more people who have said they will come along.

“A pro debut always gets a big crowd and I think I can get 160-170 people along which will be excellent.”

Opponent Byrne has an auspicious record in the pro ranks, with just two wins and 18 defeats from his 20 bouts.

Adams is respectful of the 26-year-old’s talents, but is fully expecting to walk away with the victory.

He continued: “You’ve got to start somewhere. He’s had a few wins, he’s a good fighter and for a pro debut, Louis Byrne is a good opponent.

“I’m definitely confident I will go and get the result though. No doubt about that.”

Although this is the first time Adams will don the gloves as a pro, he has plenty of experience in the unlicensed scene.

He continued: “I was doing lots of semi-professional and unlicensed boxing. I had 10 fights and won them all, seven by knock-out.

“I didn’t think I was good enough to go pro, but I then took on one of the top unlicensed boxers and beat him in the third round. He said: ‘you’re too good for this, you’ve got to turn pro’, so I did.”

Since moving into the paid ranks, under the tutelage of James Paisley, who also trains fellow Luton boxer Michael Devine, Adams has already noticed the difference.

He said: “I met James around Christmas and he’s already done so much for me.

“I was quite fat beforehand and he’s got me down to 11 stone seven pounds now. He’s changed my diet and my lifestyle.

“I was used to boxing for two minutes, now I’m doing three-minute rounds and there is so much more work that goes on in the ring.

“I was also used to running three miles, now he’s got me doing six miles, while I spar three to four times a week with Michael Devine.

“He’s a good boxer, so I’m learning all of the time.”

After the weekend’s bout, Adams is looking to keep progressing and have another two fights before the year is out.

He added: “I will spend some time with my family and friends, before I think I will fight again late September or early October.

“Boxing is my life now and I want to have three fights this year and then go from there.” DUNSTABLE boxer Mark Adams steps into the ring for his pro debut at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

The 25-year-old faces Guildford’s Louis Byrne in his first bout on the Goodwins Promotion bill

He said: “Training is going really well so far. I’ve been out for a six-mile run and when I’m running along, I’m thinking he (Byrne) could be in bed.

“I’ve been to York Hall loads of times to watch fights, but never boxed there myself.

“It’s a great place to make my pro debut and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve sold 150 tickets so far and there are a few more people who have said they will come along.

“A pro debut always gets a big crowd and I think I can get 160-170 people along which will be excellent.”

Opponent Byrne has an auspicious record in the pro ranks, with just two wins and 18 defeats from his 20 bouts.

Adams is respectful of the 26-year-old’s talents, but is fully expecting to walk away with the victory.

He continued: “You’ve got to start somewhere. He’s had a few wins, he’s a good fighter and for a pro debut, Louis Byrne is a good opponent.

“I’m definitely confident I will go and get the result though. No doubt about that.”

Although this is the first time Adams will don the gloves as a pro, he has plenty of experience in the unlicensed scene.

He continued: “I was doing lots of semi-professional and unlicensed boxing. I had 10 fights and won them all, seven by knock-out.

“I didn’t think I was good enough to go pro, but I then took on one of the top unlicensed boxers and beat him in the third round. He said: ‘you’re too good for this, you’ve got to turn pro’, so I did.”

Since moving into the paid ranks, under the tutelage of James Paisley, who also trains fellow Luton boxer Michael Devine, Adams has already noticed the difference.

He said: “I met James around Christmas and he’s already done so much for me.

“I was quite fat beforehand and he’s got me down to 11 stone seven pounds now. He’s changed my diet and my lifestyle.

“I was used to boxing for two minutes, now I’m doing three-minute rounds and there is so much more work that goes on in the ring.

“I was also used to running three miles, now he’s got me doing six miles, while I spar three to four times a week with Michael Devine.

“He’s a good boxer, so I’m learning all of the time.”

After the weekend’s bout, Adams is looking to keep progressing and have another two fights before the year is out.

He added: “I will spend some time with my family and friends, before I think I will fight again late September or early October.

“Boxing is my life now and I want to have three fights this year and then go from there.”