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title: "Anthony Tomlinson Eyeing Sheffield Showcase Against Stewart Burt"
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published: "2020-01-27T17:10:40Z"
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# Anthony Tomlinson Eyeing Sheffield Showcase Against Stewart Burt

**Anthony Tomlinson** can take one step closer to fulfilling a promise to his son when he meets **Stewart Burt** in an Eliminator for the British and Commonwealth Welterweight titles at FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on Saturday February 8, live on **Sky Sports** in the UK and **DAZN** in the US.

‘The Truth’ (11-0, 6 KOs) steps up to fight former Scottish Champion Burt on the undercard of Kell Brook’s ring return against Mark DeLuca in what is a big breakthrough opportunity for the Sheffield born man and his toughest career test to date.

Despite taking an unconventional route into the realms of professional boxing, 28-year-old Tomlinson has notched 11 straight victories since his 2017 debut points win in Doncaster, with his current knockout form seeing him climb the rankings and establish himself as a domestic force at 147lbs.

Having captured the Central Area title and the IBO Continental strap in his eighth and eleventh fights respectively, Tomlinson heads into February 8 on the back of four explosive KO wins, most recently dispatching of former Midlands Champ, Rob Hunt in the sixth of a scheduled ten.

*“Anybody that I fight I know that I have the power to get them out of there and I know if I do land it will be an early night”,* said **Tomlinson**.

*“This fight brings me one step closer to where I want to be so it’s about overcoming this challenge and showcasing to everybody around the world what I can do*

*“My skillset and awkwardness will cause anyone in this division problems and I don’t believe that Stewart Burt has been in the ring with anyone like me. The power and presence I have in the ring will be new to him and I’m more than confident of getting the win on February 8.”*

Fighting out of Doncaster under the tutelage of Stefy Bull, Tomlinson is driven by a promise he made to his young son since turning his life around and believes his ability will soon see him fight the best Welterweights in the country.

*“My son was in the gym and he pointed to a photo and told me he wants that rainbow belt, so that is my motivation for him, to fulfil that promise to my son – I won’t stop until I win that belt”, he added. “I started boxing at 22 and had a troubled past, being involved with gangs and I was in and out of prison. When my son was born and I started boxing it changed my life and gave me that extra light.*

*“I originally got into boxing to start MMA but everything seemed to fall naturally to me in the ring. I have great people around me who have helped me to be where I am now.*

*“I don’t call people out but I believe that I am at the level to be fighting the best in Britain. I feel we are all at a similar level and they also need to fight people like me to prove that they’re the best. If them big domestic fights come along then I will be more than happy to take them.*

*“I have never been hungrier for a fight than this one because I know how close I am to fulfilling a promise to my son. I am so thankful for everyone who supports me and has bought tickets because they are making my dreams come true.*

Tomlinson vs. Burt is part of a huge night of action in Sheffield.

**Kell Brook** (38-2, 26 KOs) will be aiming to shake off the ring rust and fire his name back into the mix for a Word Title shot in 2020 when he meets the USA’s **Mark DeLuca** (24-1, 13 KOs), **Kid Galahad** (26-1, 15 KOs) takes on **Claudio Marrero** (24-3, 17 KOs) in a Final Eliminator for the IBF Featherweight crown, **Terri Harper** (9-0, 5 KOs) clashes with Finland’s **Eva Wahlstrom** (23-1-2, 3 KOs) in a unification for the WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight World Titles, **Dave Allen** (17-5-2, 14 KOs) makes his long-awaited return after eight months out of the ring, Brentwood Super-Featherweight **Martin Joseph Ward** (23-1-2, 11 KOs) returns, Sheffield Super-Featherweight prospect **Donte Dixon** (2-0, 1 KO) returns, Super-Middleweight **John Docherty** (7-0, 5 KO) continues his march towards a first title, Leeds Featherweight **Hopey Price** (2-0, 1 KO) looks to go 3-0 and Sheffield Light-Heavyweight **Callum Beardow** (1-0) fights for the second time as a pro.

*Source: Matchroom Boxing \[Press Release\]*