This will be a making of me fight - Powar

Gully Powar…faces Zak Miller for British title. Picture: Manjit Narotra/BCB

FEATHERWEIGHT Gully Powar’s British title patience has finally been rewarded.

The Wolverhampton whirlwind will again challenge for the Lonsdale and Commonwealth Belt on November 7 – and the battle, two days after Bonfire Night, looks explosive.

Powar faces Zak Miller at the OA Arena, Manchester, on a Queensberry supershow topped by the rematch between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBC light-heavyweight title.

Manchester’s Miller appears a much tougher proposition than Nelson Birchall who Gully was supposed to face this month for the vacant title until the Morecambe prospect pulled out.

Zak, 29, is battle hardened, has held the British title and is the current Commonwealth champ – he’s also boxing on home turf. He has a distinct edge in championship experience.

His sole loss in 18 outings came three years ago via majority decision to fine Scot Nathaniel Collins for the above belts.

I also think Miller’s a bigger handful than Rhys Edwards who Gully drew with for the British title in April.

What Powar, a 24-year-old with only one loss in 15 bouts, has on his side is total, unwavering self-belief, absolute dedication to his craft and near super-human stamina.

Gully’s certainly encountered plenty of hurdles in his bid for domestic glory. The clash with Edwards seemed to take an eternity to come to fruition, then, following their draw, the Welshman withdrew from a rematch, then replacement Birchall pulled out.

Miller told the press conference to unveil their 12 rounder: “He might throw thousands of punches, but are they educated, are they full of purpose, what are they for? I believe Gully’s nothing I’ve not seen before but, like he said, he’s relentless – I better be ready, hadn’t I.”

Powar said: “Expect fireworks. I’m skilful as well, I’ve got good head movement, I can do everything, I can box as well. I can show everything on fight night, I can’t wait.”

Gully really came of age when giving world class Mexican KO artist Brandon Mosquedo a hard six rounder in Riyadh last year. The first British title tussle with Edwards was one many thought he won.

Powar believes he’s been avoided and with his style – a blizzard of blows from first bell to last – may be right.

He’s oozing confidence before the Zak attack. “It’s a great fight, I’m really looking forward to this one,” he told me. “I have the ability to beat him and I’m very, very confident. I know my style is going to be horrible for him.

“I think he’s very similar to Rhys Edwards. He’s a very good boxer, he has a good pedigree, he has good feet, but my style is a nightmare for all of them. My level of intensity is a completely different ballgame.

“I have good skills, good ring IQ, I’m different in every fight. I never got to showcase my skills until I stepped up. There’s a reason people hide from fighting me.”

Gully added: “I’m very confident, I can’t wait for this one. This will be a ‘making of me’ fight, I’ll be better than I’ve ever been before.”