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We have had the chance to catch up with British Heavyweight Gary Cornish
BHB - Hi Gary, So you have a huge fight on September 6th, Now against Ian Lewison after Sam Sexton pulled out with a cracked disc in his back, Does the change in opponent bother you in any way?
GC - Hi James, No not at all, I would have really liked to fight Sam because I met him just before I turned pro and he gave me some good advice and I never thought I would be coming up against him three years later, But it might happen again in the future, got offered a few different opponents but this is the fight me and my team wanted!
BHB - Ian Lewison has been quoted this week with - "I'm confident because I think he's useless, straight up thats all it is, I think he's pants, I've said it all along, I think the man is useless, the only thing going for him is that he's fit" ..... How do you react to that ?
GC - Everyone is entitled to there opinion, But i am also confident and look forward to the fight.
BHB - The fight takes place in Paisley, Another quote from Ian this week is - "I could fight him in his front room in his house and it would make no difference, the result is still going to be the same, he's going to get beaten, I'll flatten him anywhere" Do you believe that having the 'Home Advantage' makes any difference when inside a boxing ring ?
GC - Of course everyone likes fighting in front of their own crowd and would like to thank everyone for their support, but when the bell goes, it's two men in a ring
BHB - The fight with Sam was a British title final eliminator, Has the fight with Ian Lewison had the British Board of Control's approval to stay a final eliminator?
GC - Yeah it has, which makes sense really.
BHB - You have recently been sparring with 'Team Fury' , How much do you think you have learnt spending time with Peter, Tyson & Hughie Fury as well as Eddie Chambers?
GC - I learnt a lot from them as I was staying with them
BHB - Tyson himself fights Dereck Chisora on November 22nd at the Excel Arena, London, Who do you see winning that fight and how?
GC - I've sparred with both and Tyson is better than most people think, Tyson wins for me. Stoppage
BHB - Before the Sexton fight was announced, there was plenty of internet rumor that both you and Sam where possible opponents for Lucas Browne to defend his commonwealth title against, Was a fight with Browne ever discussed with you and is that a fight you would be happy to take in the future?
GC - Yeah there were talks of this fight but didn't happen for some reason or another, Lucas is rated very highly so of course I would want this fight.
BHB - So looking on your impressive start in the professional ranks, 18 wins, 10 inside the distance,who would you say your toughest fight to date was against?
GC - Really hard to say as I train that hard for fights, I really enjoy them when I'm in there!
BHB - As we did an interview with Paul Butlin recently, We have to ask... Low Blow, OR Body shot?
GC - Haha, forgot about this fight! Definitely low blow! only way I was going to win as I got battered in the first 4 rounds, not sure what the judges were watching as they gave me every round, But I could feel him getting stronger in every round, And now I have to live with that, Not sure how I will sleep at night..... Is it possible to fight Paul without hitting a ball bag ?
BHB - Should you capture the British title, A fight with Anthony Joshua may be on the cards at some point, Is that a fight you have given any thought about?
GC - No I haven't thought about any fights... Only my next one
BHB - So in an ideal world, what would you liked to have achieved in boxing over the next 2 years?
GC - To stay undefeated and just see how far I can go as I love this sport, love the training and love the fights !
BHB - Before we let you go, we'd like to find out a little bit more about what Gary Cornish does with his spare time! So, What/Who is your Favorite :
Tv show?
GC - Family Guy, Just Brilliant!
BHB - Film?
GC - Braveheart
BHB - Food?
GC - All Food, Heavyweight!
BHB - Animal?
GC - Dog
BHB - All time boxer?
GC - Mike Tyson
BHB - Current boxer?
GC - Klitschko
BHB - Hobby outside of boxing?
GC - Used to play a lot of football, dont really get time now, if theres a game on i'll watch it, just enjoy the quiet life really and hitting the gym
BHB - Finally, can you give us a prediction for the Lewison fight?
GC - A Cornish win! Sure he will predict different, if not neither of us would be getting in
BHB - Thanks for your time Gary, unfortunately I cant make the fight, The wife is due on August 26th and I have to say I'm gutted because it has 'Cracker' written all over it! But hopefully we will see you in action again soon after.
GC - Not a problem bud, Thanks for the interview and hope all goes well with the wife & baby
Gary Cornish vs Ian Lewison is a British title final eliminator and takes place on September 6th in Paisley Scotland, Tickets are available to purchase from Saltire Promotions - 0141 810 5700
Created & Written by James Morris (@missingsnoop) on behalf of BHB (@british_boxing) with special thanks to Gary Cornish (@garyhighlander)
We have had the chance to catch up with British Heavyweight Gary Cornish
BHB - Hi Gary, So you have a huge fight on September 6th, Now against Ian Lewison after Sam Sexton pulled out with a cracked disc in his back, Does the change in opponent bother you in any way?GC - Hi James, No not at all, I would have really liked to fight Sam because I met him just before I turned pro and he gave me some good advice and I never thought I would be coming up against him three years later, But it might happen again in the future, got offered a few different opponents but this is the fight me and my team wanted!
BHB - Ian Lewison has been quoted this week with - "I'm confident because I think he's useless, straight up thats all it is, I think he's pants, I've said it all along, I think the man is useless, the only thing going for him is that he's fit" ..... How do you react to that ?GC - Everyone is entitled to there opinion, But i am also confident and look forward to the fight.
BHB - The fight takes place in Paisley, Another quote from Ian this week is - "I could fight him in his front room in his house and it would make no difference, the result is still going to be the same, he's going to get beaten, I'll flatten him anywhere" Do you believe that having the 'Home Advantage' makes any difference when inside a boxing ring ?
GC - Of course everyone likes fighting in front of their own crowd and would like to thank everyone for their support, but when the bell goes, it's two men in a ring
BHB - The fight with Sam was a British title final eliminator, Has the fight with Ian Lewison had the British Board of Control's approval to stay a final eliminator?
GC - Yeah it has, which makes sense really.
BHB - You have recently been sparring with 'Team Fury' , How much do you think you have learnt spending time with Peter, Tyson & Hughie Fury as well as Eddie Chambers?GC - I learnt a lot from them as I was staying with them
when I was down and they took me in and treated me like one of their own. Will not meet a nicer bunch of blokes who love to fight!
BHB - Tyson himself fights Dereck Chisora on November 22nd at the Excel Arena, London, Who do you see winning that fight and how?
GC - I've sparred with both and Tyson is better than most people think, Tyson wins for me. Stoppage
GC - Yeah there were talks of this fight but didn't happen for some reason or another, Lucas is rated very highly so of course I would want this fight.
BHB - So looking on your impressive start in the professional ranks, 18 wins, 10 inside the distance,who would you say your toughest fight to date was against?
GC - Really hard to say as I train that hard for fights, I really enjoy them when I'm in there!
BHB - As we did an interview with Paul Butlin recently, We have to ask... Low Blow, OR Body shot?
GC - Haha, forgot about this fight! Definitely low blow! only way I was going to win as I got battered in the first 4 rounds, not sure what the judges were watching as they gave me every round, But I could feel him getting stronger in every round, And now I have to live with that, Not sure how I will sleep at night..... Is it possible to fight Paul without hitting a ball bag ?
BHB - Should you capture the British title, A fight with Anthony Joshua may be on the cards at some point, Is that a fight you have given any thought about?
GC - No I haven't thought about any fights... Only my next one
BHB - So in an ideal world, what would you liked to have achieved in boxing over the next 2 years?
GC - To stay undefeated and just see how far I can go as I love this sport, love the training and love the fights !
BHB - Before we let you go, we'd like to find out a little bit more about what Gary Cornish does with his spare time! So, What/Who is your Favorite :
Tv show?
GC - Family Guy, Just Brilliant!
BHB - Film?
GC - Braveheart
BHB - Food?
GC - All Food, Heavyweight!
BHB - Animal?GC - Dog
BHB - All time boxer?
GC - Mike Tyson
BHB - Current boxer?
GC - Klitschko
BHB - Hobby outside of boxing?
GC - Used to play a lot of football, dont really get time now, if theres a game on i'll watch it, just enjoy the quiet life really and hitting the gym
BHB - Finally, can you give us a prediction for the Lewison fight?
GC - A Cornish win! Sure he will predict different, if not neither of us would be getting in
BHB - Thanks for your time Gary, unfortunately I cant make the fight, The wife is due on August 26th and I have to say I'm gutted because it has 'Cracker' written all over it! But hopefully we will see you in action again soon after.
GC - Not a problem bud, Thanks for the interview and hope all goes well with the wife & baby
Gary Cornish vs Ian Lewison is a British title final eliminator and takes place on September 6th in Paisley Scotland, Tickets are available to purchase from Saltire Promotions - 0141 810 5700
Created & Written by James Morris (@missingsnoop) on behalf of BHB (@british_boxing) with special thanks to Gary Cornish (@garyhighlander)
