GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S Stephen Wilkins is looking to put the Cotswolds village of Quenington on the boxing map.

Wilkins faces Carl Mallinson in a rematch for the vacant WKMA British white-collar super-heavyweight title in Milton Keynes on Saturday, September 29.

Promoters All-Star are hoping 3,000 fight fans will watch a whole day of action - including eight world title fights in K1 and kickboxing – and Wilkins hopes his home village will be well represented.

“Quenington isn’t the biggest place,” he said, ‘But I’m going to try to take the whole village with me to my fight.

“This is the biggest boxing fight I’ve had and I hope everyone gets behind me.”

At 23, Wilkins is already something of a veteran in combat sports. He started kickboxing when he was only six and won junior world honours before making the switch to boxing.

“There was a local white-collar show on and I fancied having a go, so I did.”

Wilkins has had 42 white-collar fights, winning his last 11.

His last victory was a controversial win over Mallinson in March.

“It was close,” admitted Wilkins, who went into the fight with a broken hand.

“At first it was announced as a draw but they reread the scorecards and found out that I’d won.

“Carl is a former world kickboxing champion. I know I’m in for a tough night.’’

Wilkins isn’t the biggest super heavyweight. He tips the scales at 102kg – but stands only 5ft 6ins tall. He says his biggest asset is his speed.

“I’m quick on my feet for a fat lad,” he laughed.

“I get in and out quickly. I think my opponents are surprised how quick I am.”

Wilkins has been training under Chris Hoyles at his gym in Witney since he was 11 years old and says he could end up boxing professionally.

“I have thought about it, but I’m not sure if I’m ready yet – or even if I want it enough. If I do turn pro, I want to do it at the right time.”

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