Daws talking tough ahead of Cook bout (From Your Local Guardian)

Daws talking tough ahead of Cook bout

9:49am Wednesday 27th January 2010 in

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Morden's British champion Lenny Daws is looking to retain his light welterweight title against former European lightweight champion Jason Cook at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday, February 12, on a Matchroom Sports in association with Hennessy Sports show, writes Lee Squirrell.

Daws v Cook will be headlining the event, which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD 1 from 10pm.

Daws said: “I took some time out after my win against Barry Morrison in September, when I reclaimed the British title, but I have been back in training for some time now and all has gone to plan and sparring has been great.

“To defend my title against a former European champion is a real challenge but a good move for me.

"I am going to use this opportunity to gain experience in the ring with someone who has been there and done it.

"I know he is only recently back after taking a few years away from the sport, but he has shown that he still has the hunger and desire to take on the best in Britain as he recently proved in Prizefighter.

"But he knows that, to get his hands on the famous Lonsdale belt for the first time, he’s going to have to beat the best.”

Mick Hennessy added: “Lenny has matured in to a top-quality pro and I feel 2010 is going to be a real big year for him. "Lenny has a big engine and an all-action style. I feel he is going to be a very hard fighter to beat over 12 rounds.

"We will certainly not be overlooking Jason as he’s an explosive and very dangerous fighter.

"This is a great fight for the prestigious British title.”

Tickets are selling fast and Daws expects a packed York Hall shouting his name.

The undercard will include the vacant English light-welterweight title between Michael Grant and Steve Williams.

Tickets for the bout cost £30 unreserved and £50 ringside, and are available from Matchroom Sports on 01277 359900.