Lewis Sylvester ready for stadium showdown

LIGHTWEIGHT FACES REECE MOULD

- By JAMES SMAILES

THERE'S a glint in the eye of Lewis Sylvester which has not been there for some time.

Frustration has given way to a fascination of what could be, and where there was doubt now burns a determination which is unavoidable.

The 27-year-old former English lightweight champion from Hull and one-time British and Commonwealth challenger has a spring in his step, a zip to his punches, but most importantly the look of someone who is ready to make a statement.

All of which is good news given he's fighting Friday night on the biggest show of his career so far and in a bout that could and should have a telling impact on what comes next.

Sylvester is stepping into the lion's den, taking on Doncaster favourite Reece Mould in the 30-year-old two-weight former English champion's own backyard at the Keepmoat Stadium.