It’s extra curtain raiser than final dance says Steven Ward.
The Belfast man steps again onto the massive stage when he fights long-time good friend Tommy McCarthy on Matchroom’s March 1 SSE Area invoice.

15 January 2025
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The bout has been billed as a closing swansong for each in some quarters and an incredible option to wave goodbye.
Nevertheless, neither fighter sees it that means,
‘The Mac Assault’ had expressed world aspirations earlier than the combat was introduced and talking in Belfast final week, ‘The Quietman’ bought vocal about his British title plan.
Ward, who received Commonwealth silver alongside McCarthyin 2010, says victory over his former newbie workforce mate will show a springboard to coveted home success.
“I can’t wait Eddie. It’s a combat I’ve been ready on for some time. I believed it will have occurred prior to now. For me, persons are saying it’s the final dance, however I consider it’s the catalyst. I’ve at all times wished to win the British Title. Win this, combat which I count on to do, then we’ll go for it. Should-win. I’m assured. Me and Tommy are large mates, we’ve sparred numerous hours collectively, however that is totally different on the evening below the lights. We’re each moving into to win. I’m assured I’ll win.”