Liverpool ace Thomas Stalker is looking forward to a busy few weeks of action and beyond now that he has signed with new promoter Frank Warren.
The former amateur star, who captained Great Britain’s record-breaking medal winning boxing squad at London 2012, makes his debut for Warren on the multi-title Copper Box Arena card on Saturday 15th February followed quickly by a homecoming on Saturday 1st March at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
The 29-year-old will fight in a six-rounder at the Copper Box Arena and then on an eight-rounder at Aintree, with both fights televised live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).
Stalker told BoxNation.com yesterday that Warren’s offer was too good to refuse and, along with manager Neil Marsh, is excited with his career plans for this year .
He said: “I am happy and looking forward to pushing on and progressing.
“I was happy with the deal Frank has offered me. I had made my mind up a couple days ago.
“This year is about getting rounds and next year moving onto British title level.
“With this three year contract I think Neil and Frank are going to build me better.
Marsh added, “It was a massive decision for Tom and he is a loyal guy, but he had to do what is best for his family.
“Frank made me an offer and I just couldn’t refuse it for Tom. It is a long time project going onto championship level.
“We have got nothing against Matchroom, but this is the best decision for Tom’s career.
“It was a good firm offer and we have stuck by that. We didn’t want to play one against the other.”
