Ochieng looking to make his mark in 2011
Exciting light-middleweight prospect Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng gets his first outing of the new year on the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted Commonwealth super-bantamweight title showdown between Jamie Arthur and Jason Booth at the Brentwood Centre on Saturday 5th February 2011.
23 year-old Ochieng has proved to be one of the most watchable young fighters to emerge over the past couple of seasons.
Currently unbeaten in five outings, two by way of stoppage, he already boasts wins over Curtis Valentine in a thrilling fight dubbed “Battle of the Unbeaten’, and Alex Spitko at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ event back in September. ‘The Eagle’ put on a superb display that night, dominating from the very start, showing great movement and picking off the heavier Spitko at will.
Following a sparring session with Bradley Skeete, under the ever watchful gaze of his trainer/manager Brian Lawrence, a buoyant Ochieng spoke of his upcoming fight, as well as his title aspirations.
“My next fight is going to be February 5th so I’ve been back in training over Christmas. I’ve already been sparring a lot, which is good. I feel good.
"I’ve been sparring Bradley [Skeete] who is a lot taller than me. He has a good reach. It’s the type of sparring that will help me as at my weight you can get much taller people. Prince Arron for instance. So this kind of sparring is good and I like sparring lots of different fighters.
"Before he hurt his shoulder I was sparring Sam [Webb]. Sparring Sam is great, he’s experienced. He’s the British Champion so it is good practice as I’ll be getting the title soon. It’s good sparring, you can’t go wrong with such good sparring.
"I’m stepping up to a six rounder. I get my rounds done in the gym. Saying that I don’t see the fight going the six rounds, it’s going to be shorter than that.
"I’m in good shape and I’m really looking forward to it.”
The not to be missed Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng against a yet to be named opponent will be on the undercard of the Commonwealth super-bantamweight title clash between Jamie Arthur and Jason Booth at the Brentwood Centre on Saturday 5th February 2011.
Also featured on the card will be a six round Super Flyweight contest which pits former British Bantamweight Champion Martin Power against the unbeaten Ashley Sexton.
Commonwealth Gold and Olympic Bronze medalist David Price and exciting Cruiserweight prospect Leon ‘Solid’ Williams are also featured, against yet to be named opposition.
Tickets, priced £30, for Arthur vs Booth Commonwealth title fight are available to buy on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com or call 07960 850645.
