Matchroom Boxing’s stable contains fighters from all over the globe, but now one of their prospects has revealed just how he plans on making history ahead of his return to the ring on Saturday.
Hamza Uddin is regarded as one of the best domestic prospects in the flyweight division, and made a huge statement when he stopped Santiago San Eusebio on his professional debut in April.
The 20-year-old now returns this weekend, competing in Birmingham on the undercard of the Tyler Denney vs. Felix Cash clash for the European middleweight title.
Uddin takes on Jose Maria Hernandez on the bill, and he has revealed how he is setting his sights on a historic goal of becoming the first ever British-Bangladeshi world champion.
“It’s an absolute honour to have the Walsall community and the British-Bangladeshi community behind me for this fight. It truly is special how much these communities have supported me. Not just during my professional journey but ever since I started boxing, which is going back some 15 years.
“For me, to have this much support and for so long, it is fantastic. It is one of my main motivating forces to become the first-ever British-Bangladeshi world champion.
“The support I have received is second to none. So many of the people who were here today will also be at my fight on June 22. I can’t wait to achieve my dreams and aspirations, not only for myself but for those who continue to be by my side and have believed in me since the beginning.
“I am dreaming of one day becoming a multi-weight world champion. I want to do it for my father, all the local community and everyone who has back me since day one and believes that I will fulfil my aspirations. Their support will carry me through and provide the extra push I need to be successful.”
Uddin also stated how fighting in Birmingham this Saturday is a huge bucket list moment for him, as he competes close to his hometown of Walsall for the first time as a professional.
“My next fight is as close to a homecoming that I can get. I haven’t boxed in the Midlands or anywhere near it in a very long time due to be away at various international tournaments as an amateur.
“But now, as a professional, I finally get the chance to show everyone here my skills and what I can do. I can’t wait. It’s a great show but I can promise you now, I will be the star performer on the night. Inshallah I know that for sure.
“The way I box attracts eyeballs. I know I have already attracted a big local following but after June 22 that will get even bigger.”
Uddin also paid tribute to Matchroom for giving him the opportunity, along with the work that they have done in the community.
“Big shoutout to Matchroom – they’ve got such a strong foothold in this country and globally. But they’re going above and beyond to put in the hard work outside the ring with local communities and helping shine a light on the good work that goes on.
“Take for example my hometown Walsall. We’re only used to seeing big boxing on the TV. Now we have Matchroom coming here to put on a great event for us, to bring people from the local community together. It really is an honour to be a part of, witnessing the next generation of aspiring boxers.
“Many of the young fighters we’ve seen today could well be the next superstars of tomorrow. So well done to the team at Matchroom, who are ensuring they are there to support this generation of boxers and the next generation too.”
Time will tell just whether Uddin can achieve his ambitious goal, as he continues his journey in the professional ranks this weekend.
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