Butcher aims to build on debut win

After making a successful start in the paid ranks, Motherwell s Iain Butcher, is looking forward to impressing the audience again in his second pro fight on Friday Night at Cleland Miners Club.

He scored a points victory on his début which included a knockdown of opponent Anwar Alfadli.

The fight was also featured on Sky Sports 'Ringside' but Butcher admits he was happy with his pro début, but did see it as a learning curve.

“My first fight, I thought it went really well. I enjoyed getting the knockdown in the first round, however I didn’t feel I settled into a rhythm after the knockdown and its the first time getting a knockdown in the pros but its a learning experience for me and I did get the victory.”

In making the switch to the paid ranks, like any new boxer Butcher explains he has had to make slight changes to his training, but is using the changes to his advantage.

“My training has changed slightly to suit the pros, I'm doing a lot more sparring and roadwork. I have started learning to sit down on my punches to hurt people rather then just pick up a point which is what your taught to do in the amatuers.

"I do also find that while I'm training harder I'm also setting a high pace in my training.”

“I am looking forward to it (Friday night's bout), I’m glad to be fighting so quickly after my début. I am taking on Welshman Darren Pryce, but I don’t plan to change too much from the Alfadi fight. I just need to find my distance as soon as possible and find out what hes got to offer and take it from there really.

"This time I will settle better and earlier in the fight and keep composed. I believe i will come out there again with another win!”

Iain Butcher, along with Chris Steel and Kris Hughes takes part in Propspect Boxing's next show on Friday 9th December at Cleland Miners Club. Tickets are priced £30 and this includes a buffet and a comedian. For more details are available from www.prospectboxing.co.uk or calling 01698 338 888.

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