Uzzy hopes switch to Ingles will get him back on track

By Imran Azam: Usman Ahmed believes he should be not be discounted despite an early exit from the recent Prizefighter super flyweight tournament.

Uzzy became an internet sensation, with six million hits to date, after being knocked out in one round by Ashley Sexton last year. 

What compounded his misery was the ridicule that followed not just on the manner of the defeat but his exuberant dancing as he made his entrance to the ring.

However the Derby flyweight says real boxing fans know his true ability.

He said: “It would be wrong to judge me on the Sexton fight. Don’t forget I went 12 rounds for the British and Commonwealth flyweight title Chris Edwards.

"Prizefighter was a good way to get back on the scene. However now it’s all about fighting consistently.

"I have switched gyms to the Ingles in Sheffield and they plan to get me on regularly on local shows.”