Troy Williamson is expecting “rounds” when he takes part in one of the biggest shows of the year.
The Darlington middleweight faces Edwin Palacios over eight rounds in Leeds on Saturday night when Josh Warrington defends his IBF world featherweight title against Yorkshire rival Kid Galahad.
Neither of Wiliamson’s last two appearances – stoppage wins over Kevin McCauley and Ionu Illie – have made it to round three but ‘Trojan’ expects the former Nicaraguan champ to prove a more challenging contest at the First Direct Arena.
Palacios has a decent record of 12 wins and eight defeats with eight of his successes coming inside the distance.
“It’s a massive show,” said the 27-year-ols who has 10 wins and a draw on his own undefeated record.
“It’s down for eight rounds and I’m expecting it to go some rounds.
“I’ve had a good luck at Pslacios, he’s tough, durable and he doesn’t just tuck up and try to survive.
“He’s a boxer who comes to win, it’s going to be a tough eight rounds.”
It looks the perfect scenario for the Craig Carney-trained talent after the last two fights which have been over in a flash.
“I’ve not had the opportunity to showcase my real skills, so I’m looking forward to this,” he said.
Williamson, who is seeking a return bout with old amateur foe, Jack Flatley, who he drew with last June in Manchester, will have a good support behind him at the First Direct Arena on Saturday night for this international battle.
“I always get a good following,” he told punch-lines. “Even when I got the fight at Leicester [against McCauley] at a few days notice I had a good crowd there.
“I’d like to thank them all for their support. They pay their hard-earned cash to come and get behind me and I appreciate it.”
Words: Roy Kelly
