'Boxings new era'

I think this country might just be on the freshhold of a new golden era for British boxing.

David Hayes triumph against 22 stone giant Nikolay Valuev last weekend was as big an indication that British Boxing is on the threshold of success.

The heaveyweight division has been for years pinnacle of the sport, producing greats like Frazier, Ali, Tyson and our very own Lennox Lewis.

It is has always been where the ability of a fighter is measured and has always produced the most chrasmatic of fighters who have championed and sold the sport of boxing.

However in recent years that has somewhat been lost and the division has been crying out for a flamboyant new champion to ignite new interest.

And now the world sees David Haye as that man to bring back the glamour to heavyweight boxing, with his arrogant style in the ring and his cocky pre fight jibes outside of the ring.

To back that up Britain has the future of Amir Khan to look forward to, ever since his first defeat to Breidiss Prescott he has been a reformed fighter under Freddy Roach.

His rehabilitation has seen him beat living legend Marco Antonio Barrera and then go on to win a world title, his first defence is in two weeks.

Another two to keep an eye on are Nathan Cleverly and Kevin Mitchell who have wipped the floor at domestic level and now look set to be launched on to the international stage.

And with Olympic heroes James De Gale and Billy Joe Saunders making succesful starts to their professional careers, all I can say is watch this space.