NIGEL WRIGHT IS MAKING “SMOOTH PROGRESS” TOWARDS ENGLISH TITLE SHOOT-OUT.

The Gus Robinson-managed light-welterweight has been sparring with stablemate Phil Boyle and gifted young County Durham amateur Henry James at the West View Road gym.

Wright is also due to spar with  North-East light-middleweight Trevor ‘Wrecking’ Crewe as he builds towards his match with Wolverhampton’s Dean Harrison for the vacant English 10st-crown at Rainton Meadows Arena on Friday, July 23.

Coach Peter Cope said: “Things are going well at the moment, Nigel is making smooth progress.

“He’s only three pounds over the weight limit at the moment and we’re still nearly three weeks away from the fight.

“Nigel did eight rounds on Friday night and seven on Monday and we’re going to be sparring with Trevor Crewe, who’s a strong light-middleweight.

“I’m pleased with Nigel. He’s in good nick and looks in the right frame of mind mentally too.”