Don’t automatically expect a war when Glenn Foot challenges Jason Easton for the Commonwealth light-welterweight title on Saturday night.
So says Foot, despite his aggressive pose captured by photographer Jennifer Charlton at the weigh-in in Glasgow.
Foot is the archetype ring warrior, a man not noted for a measured approach, nor is Easton for that matter.
So this England v Scotland shoot-out has the look of being the fight of the night at the SSE Hydro and shown live on Channel 5.
But Foot refutes the notion that violence is his only method.
“A lot of people think that I can only go forward,” the 30-year-old told punch-lines.
“A lot of people think all I do is go forward but I am a cracking counter puncher as well.”
Foot describes his rival as “a bit novicey” though he says he has respect for the undefeated Edinburgh fighter.
“Easton’s got a good record and likes to come forward,” said the Sunderland warrior. “But the full Glenn Foot shouldn’t have a problem with him.”
The full Glenn Foot needs to turn up at the Cyclone Promotions event.
Foot gave unbeaten IBF European champ Josh Leather the fright of his life in Newcastle last November, his North-East neighbour winning their derby via a disputed points verdict.
‘The Hammer’ now meets the IBO’s equivalent of Leather, Easton has reeled off 11 wins on the spin and the bookies have the 26-year-old as favourite in Glasgow.
“I wouldn’t say it was the best Glenn Foot against Leather, maybe 70%,” said Glenn.
“The fights I had before that, my head’s not been right, I’ve gone through the motions.
“Eight weeks before the Josh fight, [coach] Dave Binns sat me down and said ‘do you want to box?’.
“I said ‘aye’ and he said ‘you’ve got to give it 100% or pack it in and walk away’.
“Dave said I could beat Josh, but only if I gave it my all.
“I knew I won on the night and I’ve watched it back and I was ripped off.
“I still can’t believe it.
“I boxed well on that night but I know there is still more to come.
“My head’s on the job.”
Words: Roy Kelly Picture: Jennifer Charlton
