As the countdown begins for Golden Ticket Fight Promotions 25, anticipation is high for the title bout featuring Shay Ingram. In an exclusive interview, we caught up with Shay to discuss his upcoming fight and his aspirations for the future.
Reflecting on the significance of being involved in high-profile amateur bouts, Shay emphasizes the importance of testing oneself at this stage of his career: “I think it’s good to be testing yourself in the amateurs,” he shares: “No fights are going to get easier or have less of a profile when you turn pro,” he adds, highlighting the valuable experience gained from facing tough competition.
Shay Ingram Gears Up for GTFP 25
Since his last appearance in September last year, Shay has been focused on improvement and preparation for the upcoming fight: “I’ve taken on a new S&C coach,” he reveals. “I’m more than ready to go,” he adds confidently, signalling his readiness for the challenge ahead against the dangerous Cheikh Mane.
Discussing his opponent, Cheikh Mane, Shay acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming fight: “Cheikh Mane is a hard fight for me,” he admits. “He’s got long limbs and a fast-paced fight style,” he adds, recognizing the challenges posed by his opponent’s skill set.
Analyzing Cheikh’s strengths, Shay acknowledges his opponent’s versatility and physical advantages: “He’s good everywhere,” Shay observes:” He uses his physical advantages to his benefit, and he has a good skill set,” he adds, showing respect for his adversary’s abilities.
As the fight draws near, Shay promises fans an exciting showdown filled with high-level skills.: “You can look forward to a fast-paced fight,” he assures, setting the stage for an electrifying encounter in the cage.
Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, Shay remains focused on the task at hand: “I never look past any opponent,” he asserts: “My goal is to win this fight in front of me,” he concludes, highlighting his dedication to each individual challenge as it comes.
If you’re attending this weekend’s event at the K.K Steelmill in Wolverhampton, make sure to remain seated when the cage door closes on these two.
