Williams to fight old friend Conquest in first title defence (From Your Local Guardian)

Williams to fight old friend Conquest in first title defence

11:49am Monday 28th November 2011 in Boxing By Graham Moody

Leon Williams has rubbed long-time friend Tony Conquest off his Christmas card list after it was announced the pair will fight in January.

Williams will be defending his British cruiserweight title, which he relieved Rob Norton of in October, against southern area champion Conquest in York Hall on January 13, headlining an evening promoted by Warren brothers Francis and George.

Williams and Conquest have been friends for many years but no longer.

"Friendships done now it’s official, we’re not friends, he’s my enemy right now and I’m going to crush him on January 13," he said.

“I’m excited, I’m already back in training preparing to crush him.

"It’s going to be a nightmare for him, he won't be conquering me anyway, I’ll be conquering him.

"I’ve got a big following, which is good. I thank them all, because it is because of them that I am in the position I am now.

"I’m going to put on a great show for them and crush Tony and then we’ll celebrate all day, every day.”

Battersea's Bradley Skeete is included on a packed undercard.

Tickets be available shortly on-line at tkoboxoffice.com.