Boxers from Graham Brierley’s FK Fox Boxing gym in Featherstone recently arranged a photo shoot to help them get better known as they prepared for fights on two Yorkshire shows.

Bailey Willis, Harry Everitt and Alfie Hunter have bouts on the upcoming WF promotions show while rising prospect Callan Appleby meets a champion of the northern boxing scene Lennox McDonald, writes James Bovington.

Former Castleford Academy student Callan turned 20 last month and now has a strong record of six wins and one loss in his seven bouts over the last 18 months.

On his challenge ahead, he said: “Lennox is a highly experienced boxer and well known across the Midlands and the North.

Featherstone-trained boxers (from left) Bailey, Alfie, Elliott, Harry, Callan and Ben. Picture: Tom Dyer

placeholder image — Featherstone-trained boxers (from left) Bailey, Alfie, Elliott, Harry, Callan and Ben. Picture: Tom Dyer

"He’s a couple of years older than me and he’s recently been occupied with a prize fighter tournament. I won’t have been his main concern. I promise my supporters he’s in for a shock.

"I’m not interested in easy bouts. I want to keep proving what I’m made of so those attending the show in Skipton should expect a display of skill, determination and courage as I upset the apple cart.

"Boxing means everything to me and my aim is to become a professional boxer and make everyone in our area proud.”

Bailey Willis and Callan both won title belts in their last fights on the Leeds Hynes Promotions show in April.

“I’m going for the light middleweight title belt on WF Promotions,” explained Bailey.

"I switched from kickboxing to boxing and part of that is because I love the atmosphere on a big show and the way in which a boxer can build up his fanbase. That’s my aim.”

Also appearing on WF Promotions are Harry Everett and Alfie Hunter. This is 18-year-old Alfie’s debut fight.

He said: “I’m beyond excited about it. It’s a privilege to make my debut on a major Yorkshire show with maybe a thousand people attending.

"I’ve been training intensively and I’m boxing a lad from Leeds who’s already won a few bouts. I’m out to prove this is where I belong.”

Harry said: “I’m looking forward to my bout, training hard in preparation and I’m completely focused.

“This will be my eighth time in the ring. I’m determined to get the win.

"I’m proud to represent FK Fox boxing as we’ve got the best coach in Graham. I’m also learning a lot working alongside Bailey and Callan.”

Callan’s bout is in Skipton at the Skipton Hotel on Saturday, May 30. Bailey, Harry and Alfie box on the WF Promotions show at Barnsley Metrodome on May 29. Contact the boxers directly via their social media sites for tickets.