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

Lewison v Dallas - Big Heavyweight clash on!

Forget David Haye v Tyson Fury for the time being. A massive heavyweight clash takes place on 7^th September at York Hall where I an Lewison takes on Tom Dallas for the Southern Area title.

Both fighters have a lot to prove. Lewison is trying to use this fight to break into the big time whilst Dallas is looking to resurrect his career after losses to David Price and Matt Skelton.

This really is a crossroads fight for both and a fight where anything could happen.  Trainer Don Charles said “forget Haye v Fury this could be the heavyweight fight of the year”.

The fight headlines the Olivia Goodwin promoted “Brawl in the Hall”.

There is no love lost between both fighters. Dallas said “I cannot believe how many people fancy Lewison. He lost to Colin Kenna and drew with an Eastern European journeyman. He is my pass to title action and he will not stand in my way.” Lewison retorted “Dallas is going to get assaulted by me. Make sure you bring a pillow for him as I am gonna put him to sleep”.

This intriguing clash is part of an exciting 16 fights card where chief support is the grudge re-match for the Southern Area Cruiserweight title between holder Menay “The emperor” Edwards and JJ Ojuederie. Edwards won the first clash and what ended a bad tempered affair has ended up with a grudge re-match.

Lee Markham competes for the International Masters Super-Middleweight title and the show sees the return of former WBO International champion Tony Conquest in an 6 round contest. The show also features exciting heavyweight prospects Dominic Akinlade and AJ Carter and many others.

Limited tickets are available £100 VIP (sold out) £60 Reserved ringside (very limited) and £35 unreserved are available from www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk