Bridlington boxer James Precious wins at Barnsley show
Bridlington boxer James Precious is wasting no time in establishing himself as a leading prospect on the northern fight scene following his dramatic third-round stoppage of experienced Manchester boxer Josh Cook on a Barnsley Metrodome show themed as Genesis.
“I’m pleased with this performance,” said Precious. “I’m grateful to the 70 or so fans who made the 140-mile round trip from the East Coast because they created an amazing atmosphere which helped me to get the stoppage win.
"This was just my second professional bout and was meant to last six rounds. It lasted three.”
Boxing this time at super middleweight and down a couple of kilos from his light heavyweight debut fight last November in Hull, Precious, 24, punched Cook relentlessly throughout the bout and showed himself to be skilled, courageous and entertaining.
Support for James was vocal, indeed boisterous and his fans went wild at his win. “This was a stellar performance from James,” said joint organiser Wakefield’s Ric Bennett.
“He’s showing everything boxing fans want to see with an exhilarating performance marking him out as one to watch for an exciting future in the professional sport.”
Precious entered the paid ranks having won most of his 60 amateur bouts. He lives with his mother Pat, “my number one fan”, and works as a joiner at Reds10 in Kellythorpe.
“I said after my debut that boxing is so much more than brawling,” stated Precious, “and it’s not called the sweet science for nothing.
"Ring experience helps me develop my boxing IQ which will hopefully mean I can bring an area title to Bridlington in the not-too-distant future.
"I’m grateful to all who’ve coached me and most especially Damien Grant and David Widnall at CYP in Bridlington along with Rob Murray who looks after my strength, conditioning and nutrition.”
Rob Murray Coaching also sponsors Precious along with Westgate Clinic, Stabler Waste Management and It’s Just Concrete.
Further potential sponsors or those wanting fight show tickets should contact Precious by e-mail [email protected] or via Instagram @james_precious
Fans won’t have to wait long to see Precious in action. He’s an exciting addition to the card on local show Battle on the Humber at Connexin Live in Hull on March 21.