Heffron facing hectic schedule

Ronnie Heffron — two fights in a week

BOXING:

TOP prospect Ronnie Heffron is looking forward to a busy week in July when he boxes twice on two Frank Warren shows.

The Oldham hot-shot is one of the country's brightest young talents after winning the 2009 ABA light-welterweight title as a teenager.

Still only 20, he’s won five out of five as a professional.

And now he’s looking for two more wins on July 9 at London’s ExCeL Arena, and July 16 at the Liverpool Echo Arena.

“It’s fantastic to be busy,” said Heffron.

“You have to take your pportunities when they come as a pro, and when Frank offered me two fights in seven days I said yes straight away.

“I want to be fighting for titles by the end of the year, and two outings this summer will put me in pole position to push on.”

Trained by Failsworth’s Anthony Farnell, Heffron regularly spars with the likes of amateur world champion Frankie Gavin.

And he’ll be putting those tough rounds to good use at Liverpool Echo Arena when he takes on former British welterweight title challenger Barrie Jones.

“I want to test myself against the best domestically,” said Heffron.

“I’ve got a big week coming up, and the chance to box on two huge shows is a fantastic opportunity.”

Promoter Warren added: “I've been very impressed with Ronnie’s progress as a professional, and I’m expecting big things from him.

“Boxing twice in a week gives him a great chance to really put his name out there for title fights later on this year.”