Evangelou brothers hope to make their mark at Wembley

Wembley Arena will not only be the host for the British title double header fights between Lenny Daws (Morden) vs. Ashley Theophane (Kilburn) and John O’Donnell (Shepherds Bush) vs. Craig Watson (Manchester) on February 19th, but for the first time Enfield’s popular boxing stars, the Evangelou brothers will both be in action in the pro ranks together.

Chris, 24, the younger brother of the two will be bidding for his six straight win on the same night as 27 year-old Andreas will be making his professional debut at light-heavyweight. Both brothers are trained by Paulo Muhongo and their father, The Most Reverend Dr. Costakis Evangelou, who also manages their careers. (Andreas, Costakis and Chris pictured, right)

Chris aka “The Flash” said “Training for this fight has been excellent; I feel I am back to my old flair and I feel very hungry for my first fight in 2011.

“In preparation for the 19th I have been sparring with Billy Jo Saunders and Freddie Turner and have also been contacted by Ashley Theophane’s team about sparring with Ashley to sharpen him up for his British title challenge against Lenny Daws.

“I’m looking to stay undefeated and focused and to keep on track for a title bid by the end of the year,” added Chris.

Older brother Andreas who enjoyed a relatively short but rewarding amateur career, in which he fought 11 times and won the London North West ABA title and gold at an International tournament in Sweden, has now decided to follow in his brothers footsteps and join the pro ranks.

Andreas said “Obviously I’m very excited about making my pro debut at Wembley and it has always been a dream of ours to both box professionally on the same event. I’m very close to my brother and we have travelled the world together and finally it is a dream realized.

“Chris has made an excellent start to his career and I’m gunning to do the same, my goal is to be world champion one day and to achieve that I must stay focused, train with commitment, discipline, dedication and with great sacrifice.”