Jamie and Levi make a stand on BCB bill

Edwards demolishes Duran. Pictures: Manjit Narotra/BCB Promotions

I’VE marked down Coventry’s big hitting Jamie Edwards as young gun capable of big things.

And I’m glad to hear the super-lightweight has been added to BCB’s October 3 “Stand and Deliver” show at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.

Jamie, a fine amateur for the famous Triumph Club, looked mighty impressive in his last appearance, a fourth round blast out of usually durable Jayro Duran. That June bill, at Aldersley Stadium, Wolverhampton, was also promoted by BCB.

The 27-year-old is now unbeaten in four, all wins coming by stoppage. The only minor blemish on Jamie’s record – a draw in his second fight when he appeared to flag – appears to have been an important lesson learned by the prospect.

He has the unpaid CV to show he can compete at high level. In the amateurs ranks, Jamie – by day a technician at JLR – won the Haringey Cup, collected Midlands titles and made a single appearance for England. He still trains at Triumph.

After injury prevented Jamie competing in 2024, he’s now on a march to the top.

Others may be getting a little carried away, Edwards is not.

In a previous interview, he told me: “I’m doing an apprenticeship. I’m still learning the rhythm and timing. I’m still learning and seeing how far it will take us. I want this year to be a busy year.”

“I have the power, the power is there – it’s about learning the other things needed and using them correctly.

“The pace is one of the big differences from the amateurs. In the amateurs, it’s a sprint, in the pros you can take your time and that’s what I’m adapting to.”

Levi Vaughan outpoints Leon Mitchell last time out

Birmingham cruiser Levi Vaughan, unbeaten in four,  also fights on the Eastside Rooms bill.

I like Levi, a true character with an unusual cover-story.

He came into the game with a degree in bio-technology. “That includes molecular genetics and genetic engineering,” he told me. The 27-year-old was involved in cancer research before becoming a full-time fighter.

After gaining a points win over Leon Mitchell in Stoke last month, Levi told me: “From homelessness to a world top 10 university, I’ve got a story like no other boxer.”

The university is Bristol.

“I believe I am going to the top,” he added. “I had no experience, I’ve been learning on the job. One more journey (one more four rounder) and I’ve passed the entry level and will move up.”

*Tickets are available now, priced at £45 for general admission and £80 for VIP, from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.