Fast-rising light-middleweight Kieron Conway is eager to show the brutality that belie his “pretty boy” looks when he fights on Amir Khan’s undercard.

Northampton’s Conway (8-0-KO3) has been handed a slot on the Matchroom show in Birmingham on September 8 and has always felt he belongs on the big stages.

Now, the 22-year-old knows, it’s time to prove it.

Conway said: “I’ve always been known as a poser and a bit of a pretty boy. That is what it is and if it helps me gain exposure, so be it. It doesn’t mean I can’t fight – I absolutely can.

“I always thought I’d get to this stage young. I’ve always wanted to be on these big stages and that’s where I see myself from now on. I think I’m an entertainer and something the people want to see.

“I want to fight for the English title very soon but then at the same time, I know I have to do things right andmake steps at the right speed. My last fight was a little frustrating and showed I can’t get ahead of myself.

“I feel like there’ll be a lot of people coming down to watch me on this show. The last fight was a Friday night in London so some of my supporters couldn’t make it in time. I even paid for some train fares myself!

“In myhometown I already sell about 250 tickets so I’m hopeful there’ll be plenty of noise behind me for my first big show.”

Khan clashes with Samuel Vargas as the headline act of the show, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

MTK Global is proud to confirm the signing of unbeaten south London light-middleweight Shaquille Day.

 

The 24-year-old has breezed to 8-0 since turning professional in 2015 and ‘The Black Mexican’ feels ready to challenge for belts under his new management team.

Day said: “MTK Global can offer fighters so much. They’re reliable and they’re there for you. They’re going to make sure I can get out there and fight.

“I only had three fights in 18 months before this. I need to be out more because I’m too young to be sitting there dormant. I need to be active and I’m excited to be part of MTK Global.

“I’m 8-0 already so within three or four fights I want to move towards title fights. I don’t care what title it is – I want to let my people know that I’m fighting for a title because I really feel I’m on the cusp of something.

“What you can expect from me is skills, come-forward fighting and excitement. This will be a new era for the ‘Black Mexican’ – so come and watch and find out.”

Day is trained by the man who masterminded his amateur career – Micky Burke.

JAYSON Mama of the Sanman Boxing Gym didn’t disappoint in his first fight abroad after pulling off a unanimous decision win over hometown bet Yinhuan Su in the quarterfinal round of the IBF Silk Road Tournament on Sunday night at the Wynn Palace Cotai in Macau, China.

 Mama earned the nod of the judges with his pinpoint jabs as he sealed the win with a dominating performance in the final three rounds of the 10-round duel.

 Scores were 97-93, 96-94 and 96-94.

“I want to thank God for this victory. I also want to thank Sanman Promotions. I am very happy and I will continue to work hard,” said Mama, who remained unbeaten in 11 fights with six knockout victories.

Su dropped to 6W-3L,1KO.

Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude Manangquil praised Mama for his fight-long brilliant.

“He out-boxed his opponent. His jabs were precise but it was really in the last three rounds where he dominated his opponent,” said Manangquil.

Mananquil assured Mama will be ready for the bigger task ahead.

“It was a great win and we look forward to the next round. We are happy with the win but the main goal is to win the tournament,” declared Manangquil.