Cox wants title shot by end of 2010 (From Swindon Advertiser)

Cox wants title shot by end of 2010

8:30am Saturday 6th February 2010 in

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SWINDON’S Jamie Cox says he is still hot on the heels of British welterweight champion Kell Brook.

Cox, who won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, makes his 14th professional appearance next Saturday at Wembley Arena against a still-to-be-announced opponent.

And the rising star, who has remained unbeaten since turning professional in 2007, says he wants to challenge Brook by the end of the year.

“All I hear about at the moment is how good Brook is,” said the 23-year-old, pictured.

“He’s a decent fighter but I’m itching to show exactly what I can do.

“I’ve been chasing Brook ever since he won the British title in 2008, and I’m just hoping that I get the chance to expose him while he’s still got the belt.

“If not then I’ll have to go after him when he’s got to world level, but whatever happens, he’s a man I badly want to face.

“I know just how to beat him and I’m going to keep on asking my promoter Frank Warren for the chance to fight him until he gives it to me.”

Cox has blitzed eight of his 13 victims, and believes that 2010 will see him make significant strides forward.

“I want to be a championship fighter by the end of the year, whether it’s Brook in the opposite corner of someone else,” he said.

“I feel ready to make that step up in class and fight for the English or British title.

“There’s some good lads at welterweight at the moment, and if the fight with Brook doesn’t come off then I’d fancy a crack at anyone else in the division.”

Tickets are priced at £40, £50, £75, £100 and £150, are available by calling 07917 431437.

Meanwhile, Cox is holding an open workout today at the Boxing Academy, in Maxwell Street.

Starting at 12noon, the session is a chance to see the Swindon southpaw in action before his latest fight, and entry costs £1 per person with all proceeds going to the NSPCC - the charity for which Cox is a spokesman.