Nico Ogbeide set to challenge for the Midlands Area lightweight title

Nico Ogbeide could fight for the Midlands Area lightweight title if he wins next bout

Nico Ogbeide (4-0-1) has been putting in one impressive performance after the other, so much so that he has been put forward by the Midlands Area to box for their vacant lightweight title.

It's a fight that may happen down the road, but for now he has to take care of business February 28th when he boxes at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on BCB Promotions 'No Backing Down'.

"I was surprised when I saw it myself, said Ogbeide. "I got tagged in the post, and instantly I just thought, Yeah, I'm ready to go. I feel comfortable boxing at super featherweight, but if this sort of chance comes up at lightweight, then I'll take it."

The 30-year-old Ogbeide from Birmingham has won three fights on the bounce, outpointing experienced operators Simas Volosinas, Michael Mooney, and most recently Kasey Bradnum.

Nico goes by the name 'The Alchemist' and since signing with sponsor Fiber Sports Memorabilia, he has been able to fully dedicate himself to the sport; both he and coach Tyler have become familiar faces at gyms across the West Midlands.

"It was alright. I felt comfortable in there against Kasey, and the last round was my best one. I could have easily done more, and if it went longer, I could have forced the stoppage. It has shown that it's time to do the longer distances and show people that I can push on. I've come from the unlicensed circuit; I have more experience than my record shows, and I know what I'm capable of.

"Training has been bang on, never better. Hopefully, this fight should be over six rounds, so I've been sparring longer with better boxers and stepping up to ten-round spars. BCB coaches look after my corner on the night, and my main coach Tyler and I travel a lot to other gyms to get sparring."

The stacked card also features the man Nico has been matched against by the Midlands board, Conor Baker, as well as unbeaten trio Sian O'Toole, Hamza Azeem, and Levi Vaughan. The show is headlined by Midlands Area Middleweight champion Troy Coleman.

Tickets are available now, priced at £45 for general admission and £80 for VIP from the boxers directly or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.

Bradley Thompson is no longer on the show as he has been moved to the March 8th Wolverhampton card. Ameen Khalid has also withdrawn from the show.