Gully Powar

Gully Powar has a plan to work towards becoming the ‘people’s champion’ after getting his pro career up and running.

He goes again as part of BCB Promotions’ final bill of the year at the Hangar Events Venue, in Wolverhampton, on the Friday night of December 16.

Powar made his paid debut and pummelled opponent Mohammed Al Warith for most of the four rounds, although his game adversary clung on to see the finish.

The 20-year-old, from Whitmore Reans, romped to a 40-35 points scoreline, having come very close to getting the job done early.

That promise shown was also on display during his amateur career, which was spent at Wolverhampton Boxing Club, racking up a ledger of 25 victories from 34 bouts.

Powar, who is coached by ex-pro Richie Carter, sees his long-term future in the super bantamweight division, where he’s targeting the top titles.

Of similar interest to Powar is the desire to empower others, which relates to his other occupation as a sports activator coach, at the InPower Academy.

The former Thomas Telford UTC pupil and City of Wolverhampton College student has three A Levels in public service, but believes his brain for boxing is a valuable tool.

He said: “I had three days off, after my debut, and then I was back to running and training. Some fighters have a week off, but I couldn’t handle that! Boxing is my 24-7 lifestyle.

“Everyone enjoyed my last one, it was a dominant performance from me and that fight could have been stopped, at any time, but it was good to get the rounds in.

“I loved the razzmatazz and coming out to the Punjabi drummers. It means a lot to me that I’m a part of the Sikh community.

“I’ve got big aspirations and I’m determined to become the people’s champion, for the Sikh community and the city of Wolverhampton, on the whole.

“There aren’t that many Punjabi fighters out there and I want to help put us all on the map. I’m very motivated to make that happen.

“We are being smart, with training, and I want to be as active as possible over the next 12 months. I’m staying sharp and I’ll be after a TKO or a knockout this time.

“I’m just going to rise to the occasion, put on a show for everyone and get these tests out of the way. I’m very effective, at what I do, and I’m there to entertain people.

“My motto is that hard work pays off and, if I put the effort in, I’ll keep getting better and better. I’m coming for all of the super bantamweights in my division.”

Tickets for the Hangar bill are available, priced at £40 standard or £75 VIP ringside with buffet, from the BCB Box Office by calling 07493 582 261 or visiting myfighttickets.com.

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Gully Powar is determined to bolt through to the upper echelons of the super bantamweight division – starting with his pro debut.

He first punches for pay when BCB Promotions return to the Hangar Events Venue, in Wolverhampton, on the Sunday afternoon of October 30.

Powar’s pro journey begins in his home city, where he spent his entire amateur career learning his craft at Wolverhampton Boxing Club.

The 20-year-old, from Whitmore Reans, will continue to be coached by ex-pro Richie Carter, having left the amateur code behind after this year’s National Championships.

Powar, the third seed at 60kg, was thwarted by Connor Samms in the quarter-finals, finishing his amateur ledger with 25 victories from 34 bouts.

The former Thomas Telford UTC pupil and City of Wolverhampton College student duly decided to turn pro, under the stewardship of Carter and BCB.

Sparring has come with the likes of Liam Davies and Ijaz Ahmed, established pros who are challenging for European and British honours respectively.

Powar is adamant that he’s more than capable of emulating those feats, in a division where BCB cohort Davies is the reigning British super bantamweight champion.

That journey is soon to begin with his pro bow, where he will be looking to catch the eye and build up momentum for his longer-term aims.

Powar said: “When I got robbed in the Elites, I knew it was time to leave the amateurs behind, come back stronger and turn over. I know the level I’m at and where I can get to.

“Everyone thought I’d won the fight, so to lose it on a split took away from me my chance to move on to bigger and better things. I’d have had to wait a year to go in the Elites again.

“I was back in the gym the next day and I’ve had six months to get ready for my pro debut. It’s about proving anyone who ever doubted me wrong and I strive for greatness.

“In my amateur career, I boxed the best lads in the country and either came out with the win or pushed my opponent close. The bottom line is that I never gave up.

“I have the underdog mentality, I’ve had to prove that I’m a good fighter and I’ve determined to beat any odds as a pro. I believe that the future is bright for me.

“I’m a lethal body puncher. I had a pro style anyway, so I’ve just turned the pace down. I’ve been sparring at a high level and that’s given me confidence.

“I want to be known as someone who created a legacy and that, to me, means becoming the British super bantamweight champion and then getting to European and world level.

“Whoever gets in front of me, there is going to be a statement made. I’m after a stoppage, on my debut, but the most important thing is to get the job done.”

Tickets for the Hangar bill are available, priced at £40 standard or £75 VIP ringside with buffet, from the BCB Box Office by calling 07493 582 261 or visiting myfighttickets.com.

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BCB Promotions are delighted to announce the signing of Gully Powar.

The Wolverhampton boxer will be trained by Richie Carter at Wolverhampton Boxing Club and managed by Errol Johnson’s Black Country Boxing outfit.

Powar, who will box at featherweight, has enjoyed a stellar amateur career and is currently Senior Elite Seeded Number Two in the country.

After reaching the semi-finals of the Elites this year, a disappointing decision has led to Powar’s decision to try his hand in the paid ranks.

“I can’t wait to get going,” said Powar. “From a young age I have always believed I would be something special in the sport of boxing.

“I’ve always had the will and the mind-set to be one of the future greats; self-belief is key and you can get anywhere in life and I’m willing to put it all on the line to be the best.”

Powar is set to make his highly anticipated professional debut in his hometown in September and trainer Richie Carter is excited to see where the journey will take his new charge.

“He’s a really exciting prospect,” added Carter. “He will be the first ever professional Punjabi boxer to come out of Wolverhampton, he’s very confident and he trains very hard.

“I personally think he will go all the way because his boxing is suited to the pro game. When we took him to spar Adam Azim; the McGuigans’ was very impressed with him even though he was nearly a stone lighter. I really can’t wait to see how this one unfolds.”

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