To say his career of recent has been frustrating would be a gross understatement, however former English title challenger Moulds believes his next bout is the perfect springboard back to fighting at domestic level.
No one understands this frustration more than Moulds’ trainer Mal Gates. Having secured a bout with local rival Trevor Crewe for the Welterweight British Challenge Belt, Gates found the fight being cancelled for a 2nd time due to a persistent hand injury to Crewe’s. Attempting to rescue the bout by finding another local fighter, the South Shields based coach was unable to find a boxer willing to take on the dangerous Moulds.
“It’s been well noted that Lee’s had a few frustrations with fights not coming off, that’s boxing.
We are gutted but Lee remains focused. We stay positive”.
Although annoyed by the inactivity of his young talent, the experienced trainer understands the importance of momentum within the game and was quick to get the Sunderland fighter back in the ring.
“I feel at this stage of his career it’s important to keep Lee busy.
(We’re) looking to get a good six rounds under our belt and to show the good work Lee has put in at the gym”.
The ‘Mackem Mexican’ will aim to display the same skills and composure which earned him a Northern Area title beating Craig Dixon. In facing Dwayne Sheldon over 6 rounds shows his intention of keeping busy against tough opposition.
Sheldon has won his last 2 bouts against up-and-coming prospects, including the previously unbeaten Neil Parry at York Hall. Sheldons manager Naji Al Harbi appreciates Moulds exciting fighting style, and believes Sheldon is ready for a war.
“Dwayne Sheldon is up for the challenge.
Lee Mould is a real throwback fighter - never taking a backward step. It will be a very good fight”.
The 26 year-old Mould will not be phased by Sheldons recent form however. In Mal Gates Lee has everything he needs to progress and fufill his ambitions, the “Mackem Mexican’ shares the gym with some of the regions standout boxers.
Team mate Anthony Nelson’s last fight was nominated as ‘Fight of the Year’, and saw Nelson battle it out for the Commonwealth Title against the highly tipped Jamie Conlan.
Another stablemate of Moulds is the unbeaten Tom Whitfield, who looks to try and challenge for Nelsons ‘Fight of the Year’ honours against Dan Cope on the Fighting Chance 'Invincible' show in Morpeth on September 24th.
Mal Gates’ gym appears to be somewhat of a breading ground for young talent, and training daily with such talent will only every increase Lee Moulds’ ability, and desire, to challenge again for a domestic title.
It’s clear to all that watch Moulds fight that he has the talent, and with his next bout being his 11th professional fight he is quickly picking up the experience within the ring. Now with Fighting Chance planning on keeping him busy with the challenging bouts he deserves it’s only a matter of time before the Sunderland brawler is once again competing for a major title.
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