On the 7th of June 2013 Willie Limond, Glasgow, will make his first defence of his Commonwealth Light-Welterweight Title against self proclaimed Prince of Passion Mitch Prince, Cumbernauld.
At the photo shoot outside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Argyle Street both boxers were in good spirit graciously striking a pose when politely asked, however, this was a masquerade when compared to them both sitting either side of Tommy Gilmour at the press table. Willie Limond sat wearing a beanie hat with his team logo embroidered on the front; he had been in this position many times before and looked like a proficient gunslinger with his chin resting on his fist. Mitch Prince had an austere, acute appearance that resembled a man who meant business. Both boxers dispatched their last opponents in the 1st round.
Willie pointed out his training regime has never changed in 14 years, “I’ve been in with a few crackers, superstars and one up and coming boxer”. Mitch admits he has had an on off career since 2006 where at times he got bored of the game but training with Jim Love has immensely helped Mitch fall back in love with the game and says, “I’m younger and hungrier”.
Although Mitch has not been as active in the professional ranks as he would have wished since turning pro, he has a good amateur pedigree having boxed for Scotland in Melbourne, Australia at the Commonwealth Games 2006, on the other hand Willie has vast experience in the pro ranks and still holds his European ranking and another shot at that title is still on the cards if he is successful.
Both boxers have always been on good terms but this is business, it’s going to be an awesome fight – friendship wise, what happens in the ring stays in the ring.
Tommy Gilmour was quick to point out how significant the Title was because the Commonwealth takes up two thirds of the world, and the winner will probably go on to fight The Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister.
By Raymond Fraser Buchanan
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