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The Herald Scotland
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Tyler Jolly thinking positive and targets first belt on Gladiator card
Jolly is back on the basketball court at the Playsport arena in East Kilbride this evening as part of St Andrew's Sporting Club's Gladiator III extravaganza and this time there is silverware on the line, the Celtic welterweight strap up for grabs against Wales's Jake Tinklin. It is the sort of progression Jolly had hoped for after a year of inactivity and he is determined to make the most of this opportunity. 'I've had two good wins already this year but against journeymen - that's the only way to put it,' said the Kilmarnock-based boxer. 'They were just in there to survive. But this boy's a former Welsh champion, he's boxed for multiple titles, so hopefully he comes to fight. And, if so, that will be to his detriment. '[What happened with the medical] is in the past now. I'm just looking forward with a positive mindset. I've been doing a lot of work on staying mentally strong with sports psychologists and stuff like that. It's all just about being positive now. 'I do things like writing down affirmations and speaking positively about things rather than thinking, 'why is this happening to me?' or 'poor me' or anything like that. I'm just being a positive person and trying to get good things in return. 'I'm focusing on this fight for now. It's a good title but it's also a good stepping stone title. It then gives you a bargaining tool to possibly push on for the British title or the Commonwealth title after only six fights. Then everybody will need to fight me eventually.' Jolly enters this new era with a new coach in his corner having parted with former three-weight world champion Ricky Burns to work instead with Rob McKechnie and Stephen Simmons at the Boxing Scotland gym in Glasgow. 'I've left Ricky but there's no bad blood or anything,' reveals Jolly. 'Just his schedule wasn't really matching up with mine anymore. I'm now with Rob and Stephen at Boxing Scotland and it's going really well. 'I'm familiar with the two guys. It's just getting back to what I'm good at and focusing fully on boxing. I'm traveling from Kilmarnock up to Glasgow most days but that's nothing to me. I'm from Whithorn so I'm used to travelling miles to get anywhere.' Jolly was part of the Team Scotland boxing crew that enjoyed varied success at the last edition of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. Reese Lynch became the last of the male fighters to turn over when he made his professional debut at the Hydro last month and Jolly says the group all continue to support each other as they usher in a new era for Scottish boxing. 'Reese was brilliant that night, he looked really strong,' says Jolly proudly. 'We're all the next ones coming through to represent Scottish boxing. Nathaniel Collins is leading the way now and there's me, Reese, Sam [Hickey] and all the rest. 'There's a whole crop of Scottish boxers with titles and pushing on to big shows in Scotland all the time. Instead of needing to jump to the English beat or wishing that you could get on a Saudi card, there's now enough boxers in Scotland you can build shows around, 100%. 'Me, Sam and Reese, we grew up with each other and still speak most days. Me and Jake [Limond] have been training and sparring together. Then there's Matty [McHale] as well who's fighting for the Commonwealth title on this card. 'Boxing is a small community in Scotland. You get close with everybody. It's not one group there, another group here. Everybody's friendly and we're all supporting each other on our different journeys.'
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Championship amateur boxing at Easter Road Stadium
Easter Road Stadium is set to host an amateur boxing event as the Boxing Scotland Eastern District Championships come to the Behind the Goals Bar this June. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The two day event, presented by Edinburgh based boxing shop Seconds Out Fight Store, will bring together some of the East of Scotland's best youth and senior boxers to compete for district titles in a venue more often known for football than fight nights. The Eastern District Championships will take place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June, transforming Easter Road's Behind the Goals Bar into a unique, high energy boxing venue. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This prestigious event is a key fixture on the amateur boxing calendar, with amateur boxers from clubs across the East of Scotland vying for regional titles. Both Youth and Senior divisions will be represented, offering an exciting opportunity to see future stars of Scottish boxing in action. Behind the Goals Bar at Easter Road Stadium – set to host the Boxing Scotland Eastern District Championships for the first time this June The event is being run on behalf of Boxing Scotland by Ross Koppel of Seconds Out Fight Store, a long established boxing equipment shop based just minutes from the stadium. 'Bringing the Eastern District Championships to Easter Road is a huge moment for us' said organiser Ross Koppel of Seconds Out Fight Store. 'This is about amateur boxing competition, bringing the community together, and showing what grassroots sport can achieve in a top class venue like this.' Tickets are available now, with semi-final night priced at £15 standard / £30 ringside, and finals night at £20 standard / £40 ringside. Or get even better value with a 2 night pass for £25 (standard) or £55 (ringside). VIP tables for ten guests are also available, including exclusive seating, welcome drinks, and hot food served to the table during the interval. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a nod to community connection, organisers are also inviting local businesses to get involved through a range of sponsorship packages. To book tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Seconds Out Fight Store via social media, call us on 0131 563 9799, or visit in-store.
