Highland boxers to make pro debuts in Inverness

Anticipation's building as three Highland boxers will make their professional debuts in Inverness this Saturday.

The trio, who have been training at the Inverness City Boxing club since they were ten, have sold out the Drumossie Hotel.

It'll be the first pro fight in Inverness since the event was last held at the Drumossie in 2011.

MFR News spoke to the three of them ahead of the big fight.

Boxer's dad 'keeping him on his toes'

19-year-old George Stewart, from Inverness, outlined how he's been sticking to a strict diet in the build-up.

He said: "A lot of training, a lot of cycling and running.

"Cut out all the fat foods, so no takeaways.

“I’ve got a dietician, who’s doing all my meals for me.

“There’s more buzz because it’s at home, I’d rather be at home than somewhere else, because I’ll have my own crowd and feel more confident."

George also explained how his Dad will be in his corner, as he's also one if his trainers.

He added: "He’s keeping me on my toes.

"It’s a good thing, because he keeps me pushing.

"Doesn’t let me go off to eat chocolate and all that.

"So it’s actually worked out better for me.

"We’re all buzzing, my little brother especially since he does boxing as well."

Lifelong dream to make pro debut in Inverness

22-year-old Calum Turnbull, from Inverness, says he can't wait to get into the ring in his hometown.

He said: "It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do, to make my professional debut in front of my home crowd, friends, family, help get my name out there.

"Hopefully in time I can travel about and bring crowds with me all over Scotland and the UK.

"It’s the first show in ten years in the Drumossie, where in the past, the first ever professional boxing show in Inverness was ever held.

"I know people who went to the first one back in 2011, and now they’re coming back to watch me."

He also outlined how working as a joiner has helped with his progression in boxing.

Calum added: "On the physical side it does help with training.

"I’ve worked hard, I know I’ve worked hard I’ve made improvements.

"I’m just going to show everyone what it’s done and go for the win."

"I'm ready to rock"

Youngest of the three 18 -year-old Adian Williamson from Alness says the hype in the lead up is spurring him on.

He said: "It’ll be a spectacular night in Inverness especially for Inverness as well, with three local boys boxing professionally in the Drumossie.

"I’d say it’s good for Inverness and it’s definitely good for ourselves getting to the professional level.

"The hype’s been good, lots of people posting things on Facebook and I’ve been getting sponsors in.

"Definitely makes you more eager to go and do it.

"Nothing nerve-wracking or anything, just another job.

"I’m ready to rock."