Sam Sexton says he will win the British heavyweight title for his mum.
The Norwich puncher meets champion Derek Chisora on September 18 at the LG Arena, Birmingham on Frank Warren’s huge Magnificent Seven show, live on Sky Box Office.
It’s all part of Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven card with a stunning nine title fights.
In May, Sexton was supposed to fight then title holder Danny Williams.
But he was forced to pull out of the West Ham show when mum Mandy suffered an aneurysm.
Fortunately she is now recovering, but Sexton spent weeks by her bedside at hospital.
“I’ll dedicate the victory to my mum when I beat Chisora,” said Sexton.
“She’s my biggest fan, always has been, always will be.
“Beating Chisora will give her such a lift.”
Sexton fought Del Boy two years ago, but was stopped late on in a six rounder.
But he believes he is now a much-improved fighter.
“It’s like comparing chalk and cheese,” he said.
“I wasn’t living the life back then. After getting beat by Chisora I grew up a lot, and took a long hard look in the mirror.
“I knuckled down and you could see the difference when I beat Martin Rogan twice.
“The first fight was close, the second I was by far the better man. I’m improving every time I step in the ring and you are going to see that when I fight Chisora.”
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