Aaron Bolton will be bringing the best version of himself at Golden Ticket Fight Promotions 23, and hopes he gets the same version of his opponent.
Bolton is set to face Cole Gifford next Saturday at GTFP 23 in Wolverhampton, England. The fight night will take place at the K.K Steelmill with some of the countries biggest talents making the walk. Tickets and the PPV stream can be purchased by visiting the promotions website.
Prior to Aaron Bolton making his sixth walk to the cage as an amateur, we had the chance to catch-up with him to get his thoughts.
Interview With Aaron Bolton
Aaron, we are just a few weeks out from fight night and one month removed from competing at the Four Nations. Can you tell us how you’ve been since then?
I’ve just been back in the gym ever since the tournament, working on improving myself and keeping in shape.
One month removed from the Four Nations, can you sum up your experience now, having had time to reflect? What valuable lessons can you take from the tournament as a whole?
It was a proud moment to represent my country, as it would be for any athlete. It’s a great feather in my cap, and I gained some invaluable experiences from that tournament.
Prior to the Four Nations, you found yourself on a two-fight win streak under the GTFP banner. But, even before that, you dropped your first two fights. Are those results just a representation of your improvements, or what do you feel changed/clicked in order for you to begin getting results that fall your way?
I think my first two losses, I was just really raw and new to the sport; obviously, I made the transition to a new gym during that period, and I’ve been able to express my skill set more due to the body of work I put in at the gym and the coaching I have received due to the move and that definitely played a factor in getting those two wins.
Aaron Bolton Talks Golden Ticket Fight Promotions
Golden Ticket is a show you’ve fought on four times during your time as an amateur. Tell the readers what you like about the show and why you’re always happy to come back competing under their banner in Wolverhampton.
I think in terms of a regional show and the matchmaking; it’s one of if not the best show in every aspect, from the way it’s run to looking after fighters and giving them a professional experience. I haven’t heard of many shows matching that level.
Last time out, you suffered a round-one loss to a crafty Kane D’Arcy. After finding yourself on a two-fight win streak, how disappointing were you with that result, and was the plan to always try to bounce back quickly and essentially right the wrong?
Obviously, a loss in any circumstance stings and is a tough pill to swallow. I think it just cut a bit deeper because it was my first time representing my country, and I wanted to show my game a bit more than I got to; up until the finish, I was happy with how I felt and was performing in there, and I feel like the result was because of my mistake. The plan was always to be active this year regardless of results, but having the chance to right the wrong is always what you aim to do; crafty is a good word to describe that finish.
Cole Gifford
Cole Gifford is the man you’ll face on Sept.2. Looking at his record, his previous fights, and the style he brings, what are you expecting from him?
I expect the same from him as I do all my opponents, and that is the best version of himself, which is why I train hard and get myself well-prepared so he gets to see the best version of me as well.
Bolton Talks Opposition
Gifford’s last fight came earlier in the year in Scotland. Did you have the opportunity to watch that fight back at all? If so, what can you take away from it, if anything?
I haven’t watched the fight back, but I’ve got a good idea of his style and what he will bring to the table, so as I’ve said, I’ve made sure I’m as best prepared as I can be.
Highlight what it would mean to you to find yourself back in the win column next Saturday at the K.K Steelmill in Wolverhampton.
I’ve said it before: regardless of the result, I’ll be back to training Monday, whether I win or lose; getting back in the win column is always a good feeling, and I’m looking to right that wrong of the last fight.
