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Daily Record
25-06-2025
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- Daily Record
Josh Taylor advice delights East Kilbride boxer after narrow win at Gladiators III event
Lewis Connelly continued his 100 per cent start but was left frustrated by his own display East Kilbride boxer Lewis Connelly admits some words of encouragement from former undisputed light-welterweight Josh Taylor champion eased his frustrations after a narrow win at the Gladiators III event on Saturday night. The 24-year-old, from Calderwood, was fighting in front of a home town audience at Playsport and maintained his 100 per cent start to his pro career, defeating Mario Valenzuela Portillo by a score of 39-37. Connelly, who is now sitting on 3-0 in his fights so far, was frustrated by his display but a chat with the four-time world champion, who was in attendance, cheered him up. He said: 'It was tougher than I expected. He [Portillo] was quite an awkward guy to catch clean. I kind of struggled to put my punches together on him, to be honest. 'I think my persistence paid off. I was more active and just stayed on him, I didn't allow him to build any momentum after the first round. 'But I wasn't too pleased with my performance. It was quite a frustrating one. He was quite hard to pin down so I'm just glad I got through it and got the win. 'I was chatting to Josh afterwards and I was telling him about my frustrations with the fight and he was giving me some advice, saying you are going to have fights like that. They don't always go to plan, it is just about getting through them and pushing forward. 'He was telling me not to beat myself up about it. 'It was really good to get that from him, it made me realise I was maybe being too hard on myself, if he has been there and been in that position before. 'It makes you realise it maybe isn't as bad as you think it is. I'm 3-0 so I can't argue with that. It has gone well so far.' It certainly wasn't plain sailing for Lewis with him taking a blow to the side of the head and suffering a burst eardrum that is set to limit his training for a fourth test in his career. Connelly could be due to perform in the next Gladiators event, set to be held in October, and that could be a more realistic next target. He added: 'I'll rest up for a wee bit now because I suffered an injury.'I burst my eardrum, so that was a sore one. I think it'll take a couple of months to heal. 'I will be back in the gym this week but I can't do too much.'We are back in October at Playsport but I am hoping for another fight before that, but I'll need to see how it goes with the injury.'
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Win four ringside VIP tickets worth £500 for Gladiators III with St Andrew's Sporting Club and The Scottish Sun
You will get a meet-and-greet with headliners and leave the venue with a signed glove TOP PRIZE Win four ringside VIP tickets worth £500 for Gladiators III with St Andrew's Sporting Club and The Scottish Sun Gladiators III is taking place on Friday 20 June 2025 at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride and it is sure to provide an extremely exciting show as listed below! Fresh off the back of a four week training camp in Los Angeles, Matty McHale returns to Scotland ready to headline the Caledonia Gladiators arena for the second time. This time, facing off against Sean Bruce with the opportunity to upgrade his Commonwealth Silver Super Flyweight belt to the full version. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 It's an exciting prize for any boxing fan Jake Limond has been clamouring for a step up and it comes in the shape of a Scottish showdown, with the chance of winning two titles. In the opposite corner will be Adian Williamson, Jake had been hoping to get an eye on his opponent at the public workout but he'll now have to wait until the weigh in for that first face off. Tyler Jolly had agreed to his first title fight earlier in the year, unfortunately for the 2022 Commonwealth Games medalist - it didn't go ahead. However, Scottish fight fans now reap the benefits as his first championship bout will now land on our Gladiators show and it can't come quick enough him. He'll be taking on the Welsh Welterweight champion, Jake Tinklin Former World Champion, Alex Arthur was very impressed when Cassidy Todd fought on our last event in The Home of the Caledonian Gladiators and have her return to the ring on this card. She'll be facing off against Ashleigh Johnson though not to be fooled by her record, her only losses come from championship bouts - an experience and advantage she may bring over Glasgow's First woman boxer. Lewis Connelly is relishing the opportunity to fight in his hometown again. Having only fought last week, Craig Morgan prepares for his fourth fight this year on Gladiators and it comes in the way of a step up, an opponent with a winning record. 3/4 of Billy Neill's wins have come by knockout and he's aiming to add another on on June 20th. And in a late addition , Donagh Keary from Ireland joining this card stacked with Scottish talent. He was a standout amateur and only made his professional debut in March and we look forward to having him feature on this show. The Scottish Sun has teamed up with St Andrew's Sporting Club to offer one of our lucky readers the chance to win four Ringside VIP Tickets worth £500 you will also get a meet and greet with the headliners and our lucky winner will get a signed glove. We also have a pair of tickets to give away for two lucky runners up. How to win If you would like to be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is answer the following question: Q. What boxer is known at The Gypsy King? A. Tyson Fury B. Muhammad Ali C. Mike Tyson Email your answer, name, address and daytime contact number to win@ Please put "GLADIATORS III" in the email subject header. Competition closes at Midnight 15 June, 2025. UK residents only, excluding any St Andrew's Sporting Club or Scottish Sun employees and their families or anyone professionally connected with this promotion. One entry per person. Three winners will be selected at random from all entries received before the closing date. The prize is one winner receiving four Ringside VIP tickets to Gladiators III on 20 June 2025 at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride and a meet and greet with headliners. Winner will also receive a signed glove by headliners. Two runners up will receive standard tickets for the show. Tickets must be accepted as offered and are not transferable and not refundable. No cash alternative will be offered. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. The Scottish Sun are under no liability whatsoever in connection with any loss, damage or injury which is suffered as a direct or indirect result of the prize . Usual Scottish Sun rules apply. Editor's decision is final. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
