Callum out to make it a hat-trick of wins
Seedhouse…Boxing Butcher is one to watch. Pic: Manjit Narotra/BCB
CALLUM Seedhouse has made a perfect start to life in the pro ranks - two fights, two wins, writes PAUL WEBB.
And the Boxing Butcher is determined to end his first year unbeaten when fight three comes on Friday night at the WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton.
The 19-year-old from Great Wyrley turned professional in May after an excellent amateur run which saw him win six Midlands titles, national titles at both the junior and youth levels and four Box Cup victories.
An impressive points win on his debut against tough Honduran Jayro Fernando Duran was followed up two months later when Seedhouse beat Nicaraguan Eliecer Quezada, knocking him down late in the fourth with a pair of left hands before taking the shutout win, 40-35. Both fights came at the Hangar in the city, but a new venue isn’t going to faze the confident youngster.
“Wherever I get the chance to box, I’m excited,” said Seedhouse. “It could be a little working men’s club or anywhere - I just want to get in there. I think both fights went well; there were a lot of positives but also things to work on.
“We know what we need to do to improve. It’s a big change from being an amateur, where your opponent would meet you punch for punch. In the pros, at this stage they are more defensive and you have to stay switched on. I spoke to my dad and my coach after Quezada, and we have been working on things you will see Friday.”
Wolverhampton Boxing Club have had an excellent year and Seedhouse, under coach Richie Carter, has been sparring with the show's headliner and gym mate Lewis Morris as well as soon-to-be British title challenger Gully Powar.
Seedhouse said: “Being able to compete with the likes of Lewis and Gully gives me a lot of confidence. Having people in the gym who have more experience is great, and I have got in some really good sparring.”
Outside of the ring, he works in a butcher's and became a father for the first time in March. When many people his age are still trying to work out their paths, Seedhouse seems focused and knows he has responsibilities to not just himself but his young family.
He said: “This will be my last fight in 2025. It has been a good first year, getting in three fights, boxing in Wolverhampton three times and I’m really getting used to it now. The first time was very different, but I feel comfortable. Hopefully next year I can get in four or five fights and move up to six rounds. I’m still young, so I have a lot of time, but I want to keep active. Becoming a dad has been the best thing I have ever done, it’s amazing. It can’t get any better than that. She gives me that extra push to do well."