Title time for Dudley warrior

DUDLEY warrior Ryan Griffiths has bagged a shot at the English featherweight title.

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And the tough, likeable Midlands champ has described the news as a “pinch me” moment.

It also illustrates the sudden highs and lows of top level boxing.

Griffiths was to have faced red hot prospect Nelson Birchall on Queensberry’s huge January 24 show at Co-Op Arena Live, Manchester, only for the event to be postponed. An injury to headliner Moses Itauma forced the bill to be rescheduled for March 28. “I felt physically sick when I got the news,” 24-year-old Griffiths admitted.

Then came the good news. The fight would definitely take place on March 28, this time with the vacant English belt on the line.

“I’m absolutely buzzing,” Ryan, who took part in three title fights last year, said. “When Errol (BCB Promotions boss Errol Johnson) told me, my grin was from ear to ear - it was a ‘pinch me’ moment.