Brandon gunning for a British title chance

Brandon Jones…back in action on Saturday night

BRANDON Jones – the Chelmsley Wood boxer who throws punches with cannon ball power – has a dream.

The super-middle wants to be on a major televised show with cousin Troy Jones, the former English light-heavy who has already established himself as a major domestic force.

On November 1, Troy faces Liam Cameron on Frank Warren’s blockbuster at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester.

“Troy’s more like a half-brother,” Brandon, unbeaten in nine, said. “What he’s done is wicked. I’d love to be on a big show with him one day – two Brummie lads on the same bill.”

At present Brandon, under the guidance of former British champ Wayne Elcock who coached him as an amateur, is building his reputation on the small hall circuit.

In June, he returned after a two year break from the sport - “I’ve screwed my head back on now,” he vowed – and registered a wide four round victory.

Elcock has slimmed him down from light-heavy and is instilling the skills that made Brandon a top amateur.

In the past, the 26-year-old’s finesse had taken a back-seat to raw firepower, Wayne believes. Brandon has plenty of raw firepower.

Elcock wants the man known as “Bomber” to show more brains.

On Saturday, at Birmingham Airport’s Holiday Inn, the exciting journey continues. At the time of writing, an opponent had not been confirmed.

“I feel I’ve shown I’ve got the boxing skills,” Brandon said, “Wayne wants to add something a bit  more to my game.

“To be honest, I haven’t got a clue who I’m boxing, but I’m back out again in November in a six rounder, then we’re looking for a Midlands title fight around February.”

Brandon believes that belt is just the start. “I want titles, I want to be on the big shows,” he said. “Hopefully, next year that will happen.

“I feel I can win a British title, definitely. I’m still only 26, I’ve got ages, but I’m getting older and want to push on.”

So what can fans expect from the new look Brandon Jones on Saturday?

“The usual – just good boxing,” he added. “If the knockout comes, it comes and I’ll jump on him. I’ve given my all, but there’s more to give. The longer championship rounds will suit me more because I start slow and get better and better.”