Dinnington Boxer Charlie Proud of Professional Debut
Dinnington’s Charlie Ellis is delighted to have joined the professional boxing ranks with a points win on a show at Barnsley Metrodome themed as Levels. Charlie defeated Londoner Zayn Khan on points to launch what he hopes will be a successful career as he prepares for his second bout on a show in Rotherham next month.
Dinnington’s Charlie Ellis is delighted to have joined the professional boxing ranks with a points win on a show at Barnsley Metrodome themed as Levels. Charlie defeated Londoner Zayn Khan on points to launch what he hopes will be a successful career as he prepares for his second bout on a show in Rotherham next month.
“I’d achieved everything I could in the amateurs,” said Charlie, 22. “I won a Yorkshire amateur belt and made it through to national championships several times, but I’ve now grown out of the amateur sport. I want something more demanding and I want much longer fights to be able to prove that I’ve got the skill and courage eventually to fight over 8, 10 and maybe even 12 rounds. Winning professional titles and becoming a champion. It’s every boxer’s ambition. I’ve taken the first step. This sport has been good to me, keeping me fit and focused so there’s no time for being side-tracked towards wrong things. A successful boxer can be a role model for local youth and that’s my aim too.”
“A huge thank you to everyone who supported me with my debut. The messages, the encouragement. I’m particularly grateful to those who bought a ticket and attended cheering me on. Stepping into the ring for my first professional fight was a big moment, and I’m grateful to have had such a strong team behind me. I have a great team led by my coach Daz Medcalf. I appreciate everything done for me by my coach, managers, training partners, sponsors, family, and everyone who has backed me from day one. This is just the beginning. Now it’s onto the next fight. Back to work, staying focused, and ready for what’s next.”
Former pupil of Dinnington High School Charlie works as a roofer and is described by his cutman Joe Yerrell as “a pleasant, humble, even quiet boy who can switch it on in the ring for an outstanding performance which has earnt him the moniker Thunder.” This was also the alias of Charlie’s favourite fighter the American boxer Arturo Gatti and meant that ACDC’s Thunderstruck was an appropriate choice for his ringwalk. Charlie’s dad Tony Ellis praised his son for “making a fantastic debut through dedication and application.”
Coach Medcalf also commended Charlie for performing “well against an awkward opponent. Charlie has lots of potential as he listens to instructions and works hard. The sky’s the limit. We train at Falcon Fight Academy in Dinnington and Kings Boxing Club in Woodhouse and we’re grateful to Cris Janson Piers from Falcon and Chris Smedley and Matt White from Kings for ongoing support.”
Charlie also appreciates “generosity of my sponsors including Taylor Made Roofing & Construction, Lou-Ed Consultants, Woodhouse contract Furnishers, JE&T Homes and The Airport Specialists Executive Travel.”
Other potential sponsors can best contact Charlie via Instagram @charlieellisboxing.