CORBETT: SAM A FITNESS TEST.Byline: ALEX McGREEVY FORMER Commonwealth cruiserweight champion Darren Corbett Darren Corbett aka "Raging Bull" (born 9 July, 1972 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former professional boxer.[1] Corbett's weight fluctuated significantly throughout his career but usually fought at cruiserweight but fought as heavy as heavyweight. says Martin Rogan will need to bully Sam Sexton sex·ton n. An employee or officer of a church who is responsible for the care and upkeep of church property and sometimes for ringing bells and digging graves. in Belfast on Friday if he is to enjoy a successful first defence of his heavyweight belt. Corbett has just returned to his native Belfast after a spell in Norwich where he was Sexton's sparring partner sparring partner Noun 1. a person who practises with a boxer during training 2. a person with whom one has friendly arguments Noun 1. ; helping him prepare for his showdown with Rogan at the Odyssey Arena. He reckons Sexton, pictured, is the "fastest" heavyweight in Britain and will test Rogan's fitness to the full. "Martin Rogan will need to bully Sam Sexton and expose his inexperience of a major fight night in Belfast," said Corbett. "If Rogan does not dominate, Sexton is the type of heavyweight who can score points on the move. For such a big man, he is very nimble on his feet and very fast with his hands. "He can cause Rogan lots of problems and can frustrate the champion if he is allowed to keep his distance." Corbett, who is aiming to win the Prizefighter Cruiserweights title next Tuesday, added: "This will be a very tough fight for both men. I have sparred with both and I know their strengths." |
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