Welsh amateur champion signs for Bideford Boxing Club

Bideford Boxing Club have another professional added to the growing stable, former standout amateur Joe Evans taking his next steps with the North Devon outfit. 

Manager/trainer Richard Grigg said: “Proud to announce the signing of Welsh Light Heavyweight Joe Evans. Evans is a national champion with over 50 amateur bouts to his name. Evans is the first ever pro from Newtown, North Wales and I believe we can make him a champion.

“Evans has everything needed to do well in the pro ranks; he can box, he is durable and has a great amateur pedigree. I thank Joe for choosing me to guide his career, we will build him correctly and can now look forward to a successful career in front of him.”

Joe Evans added: “This is a dream come true, I have been an amateur boxer for 20 years and have won everything possible domestically. It’s now time to make the move into the pro ranks,

“Bideford is a long way from home in North Wales but the choice was an easy one for me, I have seen the track record with their fighters and they create champions. I had a week trial in Bideford, me and Richard Grigg instantly gelled and I know being surrounded by him and these great fighters, I will become a champion.”

Evans will look is currently undergoing medicals and the transition to the professional ranks and will look to make a debut in the summer.