SMOKIN JOE READY TO SET EXPLODE ON SATURDAY 19TH

After a five month break 27 year old “Smokin” Joe Mullender returns to the ring this Saturday determined to prove he is back on the way up when he takes on Diego Burton for the British Masters Super-Middleweight title.

After racing to five straight wins including a victory in a contender for fight of the year against Gary Boulden, Joe lost his undefeated record in November when dropping a close 96-95 decision against Michael Obin from Sweden.

In hindsight it was a fight Mullender should have pulled out of “I was weight drained trying to get down to the Light-Middleweight limit and was really ill trying to do it. I did contemplate what my future held after the fight but after a switch to Jamie Williams decided I would fight at Super-Middleweight and then drop to Midleweight for Area/English/British titles.”

Mullender continued “I have had the perfect training camp and if Diego beats me I will not have any excuses but….. he won't”.

Here Joe talks about his upcoming title fight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7n2Gkuxr0s&list=UUyR0fkoc6tX_IPBMZd3fnyA

The Mullender-Burton bout is co feature alongside the International Masters Light-Middleweight clash between former WBO European Champion Dmytro Nikulin from Ukraine (28-1) against former Southern Area Champion Ryan Toms which should be a barnstormer.

It promises to be another action packed and exciting Goodwin Promotions show.

The undercard features up and coming Heavyweight AJ Carter (6-0) against Plamen Niokulov from Bulgaria who is coming off a draw against highly touted Northern Heavyweight David Allen.

Former English Champion and European Title challenger Ashley Sexton makes his first appearance since signing a three year deal with Steve Goodwin.

Also featured on their debuts are former amateur star Ohara Davies, “The Total Package” Aston Mount and Brenny “Blue Eyes” Osborne.

Light-Welterweight Rakeem “The Noble” Ashaye goes for his fourth straight win since turning pro.

Boxing starts at 6.30 pm.

Remaining tickets can be bought from any of the boxers or atwww.goodwinpromotions.co.uk

Hatfield Heavyweight Little latest to join Goodwin team

Hatfield's promising Tom 'Not so' Little is the latest big man to put pen to paper and join the Goodwin heavyweight bandwagon.

The Goodwins already have Ian Lewison, Tom Dallas, AJ Carter and Dominic Akinlade, with Tom becoming the fifth Goodwin heavyweight.

Little won his first three bouts before going into Prizefighter in 2012 at short notice and losing to Tom Dallas after winning the first two rounds but running out of steam. “I will never go into a fight unfit again,” said Little, who now trains with Barry Smith in London.

"To sign with Steve was a no brainer," said Tom. Apart from Matchroom, Steve Goodwin is the only one who will actually invest in a hevayweight's development in this part of the country. He gave Ali Adams his chance against Audley Harrison and has resurrected Ian Lewison's career. In fact it was Ian who highly recommended Steve.

"I aim to be in title contention within 12 months and am leaving the pathway to Steve as I trust his judgement," said Little.

Goodwin said: "Tom showed in his fight against Tom Dallas that he has the ability to mix it at a high level. I look forward to helping him realise his aspirations and give him every opportunity to get to the top of heavyweight boxing.”

Little makes his Goodwin debut on 5th October at Watford Colosseum in the 'Boys are Back in Town' show which features the Luton v Watford clash for the Southern Area lightweight title between Michael Devine and Liam Shinkwin

Mr Carter ready for Heavyweight bow

5th April sees the debut of exciting heavyweight AJ Carter - aka 'Mr Carter' - on Goodwin Promotions' Eurosport-televised show 'It's Banjo Time' at Grays, Essex.

Carter takes on the experienced Paul Morris over four three-minute rounds.

25 year-old Carter has been described as a “mini Mike Tyson” by manager Derek Williams who has signed a promotional deal with Steve Goodwin for his heavyweight protégé.

AJ is trained by his father and former pro Carlton Warren and has sparred David Haye, George Groves and more recently Ian Lewison and Dillian Whyte in preparation for his debut.

AJ only had five amateur fights so he is realistic in his expectations. “The next four years are about building my career and developing experience. I don’t expect to be in major fights until 2017.”

The Carter-Morris fight is one of nine bouts on the card.

Middleweight Lee ‘Banjo’ Markham takes on the tough 'Pocklington Rocket 'Harry Matthews for the British Masters middleweight title at his hometown venue of Grays Civic Hall. Markham has won seven from eight contests and has been very impressive since signing with Goodwin with two stoppages over two previously unbeaten fighters and winning all three of his fights under the GP banner by stoppage.

Chester livewire Chris Goodwin, who has won 16 from 19 fights, takes on Irishman Oisin Fagan for the International Masters lightweight title. Veteran Fagan, 39, (26-8) at the age of 39 has mixed in world class company against the likes of Amir Khan and Paul Spadafora and he'll still be a stiff test for Goodwin.

Menay 'The Emperor' Edwards aims to break into the world's top 80 as he takes on world-ranked number 77, Latvian Arturs Kulikauskis.

'The Tornado' Tyler Goodjohn came close to winning his first title in 2012 when he lost a close decision to now Southern Area champion Danny Connor. Tyler looks to make amends as he takes on Dave 'Dezzy' O’Connor from Plymouth for the British Masters light-welterweight strap.

Exciting Middleweight prospect Jimmy Coyle takes on Jay Morris.

Light-middleweight Billy Cayzer has his first fight since losing his unbeaten professional record against Bulgarian champion Stillian Kostov and takes on Brummie Dee Mitchell. The by now traditional bumper Goodwin card is completed by middleweight Miley Cash v Dan Blackwell and super-middleweight Mike Evans v Robert Studzinski.

Tickets are sold out but you can catch the action live on Eurosport on 5th April between 8pm and 10pm.