James Scarrott

James Scarrott sees his future at super lightweight as the young prodigy gets busy on his fledgling pro journey.

More ring action will come when BCB Promotions return to the Hangar Events Venue, in Wolverhampton, on the Sunday afternoon of October 30.

The teenager, from Worcester, is making waves within his debut year, having only become eligible to become a professional when turning 18, on December 22 of last year.

Since then, Scarrott has racked up three spotlessly-clean points successes at the welterweight limit, finally tackling MJ Hall last time out.

The two had been paired for his debut and subsequent dates, getting it on at the fourth time of asking, due to various circumstances leading to call-offs.

One was literally hours away from the contest, with the show cancelled as a mark of respect due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, just hours previously.

When they did get it on, a trio of 40-36 points shut-outs went to Scarrott after he dealt with left-hander Hall in due course, in another welter collision.

This training camp has seen Scarrott reach super lightweight status, having beaten bigger men at welter with Dean Wilkinson, Paul Scaife and Hall already vanquished.

An amateur grounding stands him in good stead, having represented hometown outfit Worcester City Boxing Club on 30 occasions, before turning over.

Scarrott said: “It’s about keeping the momentum going. I only had a week off, after my last fight, and then I was straight back on it in the gym, with plenty of sparring.

“I find it easier to pick your fitness up again, when you’ve only boxed recently, as there isn’t a whole lot to rebuild. I’ve stayed fit and I’m ready to go again.

“I do lots of running back home in Worcester and I’m driving down to BCB (gym, Wednesbury) four times a week to train, which is over 30 miles each way.

“I’m a landscaper, too, which normally quietens down this time of year, but I’ve still got a lot on. I’m normally up at 6am and then straight to BCB after work, so they are long days!

“It was good to finally share a ring with MJ (Hall) last time, I felt I’d have been waiting forever! I was more than ready for him, as I’d been preparing for so long.

“I’d gone through three training camps, with him as my opponent, and it was my best performance to date when it finally happened.

“He told me how tough he found it in there. I was catching him good, to the body and head. I picked my shots, a lot more because he came to have a go and was walking on to punches.

“I’m happy to keep making progress and, now I’m at a new weight, I’ll be looking to step up properly next year. That’s when I can start to look at titles.”

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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James Scarrott vs. TBA

Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, England – 30 July 2022

James Scarrott is growing up quickly after voicing his intentions of becoming a champion in the pro ranks sooner rather than later.

His journey continues when BCB Promotions return to the Eastside Rooms, on Woodcock Street in Birmingham, as part of Saturday’s fight night (July 30).

The teenage super lightweight is still aged only 18, but has a wise head on young shoulders, after turning pro at the earliest possible age.

In the ring, he has a decent amateur grounding of 30 bouts, representing Worcester City Boxing Club in his hometown, a run which took him to the end of last year.

He claimed area honours in the England Schools, Junior (twice) and Youth Championships, due to the 18 wins amassed, but went pro before reaching senior level.

Outside of the sport, Scarrott is a self-employed landscape gardener and already engaged to be married, living with his fiance Milly.

He made his pro debut only last month, on June 17, and encountered little resistance in downing Dean Wilkinson, rolling over him by a 40-36 points whitewash, after four rounds.

Scarrott is hoping to be considered for a shot at an area crown, before he leaves his teenage years, so knows there will be little room for error going forward.

He said: “I’ve been training harder, to take my game to the next level, and I’ve had a lot more sparring which, to me, is the most important thing.

“I was pleased with my debut. In fact, I thought I boxed very well. My opponent was alright and if I’d let him get on top, he would have tried.

“There was natural pressure that I was able to put him under, he’d throw shots and I’d be there to counter them. I like to put the pressure on, but I’m really a counter puncher.

“I want to be going for a Midlands title next year, so it’s important to stay busy. I’m still getting used to being a pro, but I’d take a six-rounder now.

“I’m taking it one step at a time and there’s no rush but, at the same time, I don’t want to be boxing journeyman for too long either.

“I want stoppages, too, and I believe I’ve got the power to do it. I wobbled my last opponent in the second, third and fourth round, but he kept grabbing and holding me.

“I need to remember to pick my shots a bit more and wait for openings, rather than trying to force them. I’ve shown what I can do before.

“I remember, as an amateur, going to Ireland and boxing a seven-time national champion (Charles McDonagh). I knocked him out in the third round, so I can do it.”

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James Scarrott vs. TBA

The Venue, Dudley, England – 17 June 2022

James Scarrott is wasting no time in introducing himself to pro boxing only months after becoming eligible for the paid ranks.

His date with destiny comes when BCB Promotions stage another show at the Venue, in Dudley, with a Friday fight night set for June 17.

British Boxing Board of Control rules state that no fighter can turn professional before the age of 18, which Scarrott became on December 22 of last year.

But the teenage welterweight appears to be maturing in life, as well as the ring, having already become engaged to and living with his fiance Milly.

As a self-employed landscape gardener, Scarrott is able to juggle employment with his boxing training, which follows on from his amateur background.

He’s previously racked up 30 bouts, with 18 wins among them and area honours claimed in the England Schools, Junior (twice) and Youth Championships.

That was representing hometown outfit Worcester City Boxing Club, who he last featured for in a second Youth Midlands decider, where he lost to Lewis Lawton on a split decision.

The result convinced Scarrott that now is the time to punch for pay, despite never having engaged in a senior amateur encounter, never mind a pro contest.

He said: “I think I can do much better, as a pro, and my goal is to get down to super lightweight and win the British title but, for now, I’ll be at welter.

“As soon as I turned 18, I wanted to go pro. I felt like I’d done all that I could, in the amateurs, although I was tempted to have a go at the seniors.

“I’ve never boxed without a headguard on, in a competitive fight, so I’ve chucked myself in the deep end, but I’ve trained and sparred with pros for a while now.

“Adam Harper is a good friend of mine and I want some of the experiences that he’s had. He only lives about 20 minutes down the road and we go running together.

“I’m a come forward pressure fighter, but my defence is one of the best things about me. I get hit a lot less than my opponent, with my movement when slipping shots.

“I’m looking forward to my debut, but there’s a part of me that just wants it done and then to jump straight on to the next one. I want to be busy.

“Anyone who tells you that they are not nervous, before a fight, either need to go and see a doctor or they are lying. I box better when I’m under pressure, though.

“All that matters is the result and putting in a good performance, because I want to make a name for myself, so that people start to talk about me.”

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