Conor Mcintosh set for WBF title shot in Caymans against unbeaten Jangra

Conor Mcintosh heads to the Cayman Islands for a world title shot. Can the underdog shock the world?

Boxing Mcintosh getting ready for world bid in Caymens Bideford Boxing Club’s Conor Mcintosh says his ‘dreams have come true’ as the Welsh champion gets ready to fight for the WBF Super Featherweight World Title.

Mcintosh will travel to the Caymen Islands on November 2 to challenge Mandeep Jangra for the title.

Jangra will present a stiff test for Mcintosh as he’s currently unbeaten in 10 fights with six knockouts.

But 29-year-old Mcintosh – whose pro record is eight wins with one knockout – is excited about the chance to fight for a world title and wants to give it his best shot as the self-confessed ‘underdog’.

Mcintosh said: “What an opportunity, it’s a dream come true. When I turned pro my aim was to win a Welsh title. I have achieved that and it doesn’t get any bigger – then this now.

“Four years ago I was a amatuer boxing at the Durrant House Hotel; , three years ago I was having my pro debut at the Guildhall in Plymouth – and now I’m fighting for a world title in the Cayman Islands, an amazing journey.

“I know I’m the underdog going into this fight, but I believe in my ability and I’m confident I’ll be coming home the champion. ” Mcintosh has been working hard to prepare for the fight.

“I am currently in a tough 10-week training camp and will be turning up in the best shape of my life, ” he said.

“I would like to thank everyone that has helped and supported my career in Bideford, although I’m a proud Welshman I owe so much to the people down here.

“I have so many fond memories and we have achieved so much together throughout my career now one last big effort to reach the ultimate goal for any professional fighter, to become a world champion. ” Woods on a gold medal streak There was another gold medal for Barum Boxing Club fight Megan-Dee Woods, Woods, A year 10 pupil of Pilton Community College won her third gold medal in three weeks at the Barum Box Cup in Ilfracombe.

The Barum Box Cup 2024 had more than four hundred boxers from England, Ireland, and the continent participating – and Barum Boxing Club, which is based in Barnstaple, had two boxers in the competition – Woods and Liam Davis.

A spokesman said: “Both fighters returned with gold medals, delivering what can only be described as superb performances! “Of course, it takes quality opposition to bring out the best, and they certainly rose to the occasion. ”