Eales ready for a return to the ring as a welterweight

THE weekend bedfore last marked the anniversary of an event former Midlands light-middleweight champ Ashlee Eales would rather forget, writes Mike Lockley.

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A year since he last boxed. A year since he tasted defeat for the very first time, amateur or pro.

For Nuneaton's Ashlee - a boxing showman in both words and ring style - the months have been frustrating.

He is a talented boxer waiting for the phone to ring. His talent and punching power means he’s not top of any prospect's list when looking for opponents.

"I know what they'll do," Eales said. "They call me with a few days notice wanting to put me in with a top prospect. They'll try to throw me under the bus.