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Jason Quigley Makes Big Move
Unbeaten Irish middleweight Jason Quigley 13-0, (10KOs) is
teaming up with top trainer Dominic Ingle.
The 26-year-old Quigley, the NABF middleweight champion, is
relocating to the Ingle Gym in Sheffield as he gets ready
for a ring return in early 2018.
“It’s a big move and people will question it - but it’s
perfect for me,” Quigley said.
“Even when I talk about it, I can feel a smile on my face.
when something feels so right, you just have to go make it
happen.
“I have had a great time in America. Leaving LA was a
decision that I took a lot of time to think about, but I’m
happy that I have made the right decision.
“I’m happy that I have the full backing of Sheer Sports
Management and Golden Boy Promotions for the move.”
The Donegal man has been based in Los Angeles since turning
pro in 2014.
Although Quigley is moving back across the Atlantic, he will
still be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and managed by
Sheer Sports Management.
Quigley will begin training with Ingle in late December and
is looking forward to a comeback bout on the east coast of
America in early 2018.
He said: “I plan to make big waves in 2018.
“A lot of the fighters Dominic has had have the same style
as myself. They’re elusive, technically sound boxers, who
have power. Where I have got to already has come from my
boxing ability.
“When you turn pro, people think you have to turn around and
start landing big, heavy shots. But you need to box. Boxing
is a skill and a technique. The sport is boxing and I’ve got
to where I am by boxing. It’s time to tap back into my
technique and my boxing skills. Dominic Ingle will bring
those out of me.”
Quigley overcame Glen Tapia at Fantasy Springs in March to
win his first professional title, the NABF middleweight
belt.
He said: “I would like to thank Manny Robles and all the
team in America who have helped get me where I am, unbeaten
in 13 pro fights.”
A broken right hand, sustained in the second round of his
bout with Tapia, has healed and Quigley - who has since
moved into the top ten in the WBA World rankings - is ready
for action.
He said: “It’s like a lion being locked in a cage for a long
time. I’m the lion ready to be released now.
“My speed and my power are all coming back again. I’ve
stayed in shape over the last few months and I fell
brilliant.
“Since I’ve come home from LA, I haven’t been able to sleep,
but it hasn’t been because of jet lag; it’s because of
excitement.
“I’m excited. I dreamed last night about my next pro fight
and about knocking the guy out. I just can’t wait to get
back through the ropes and do what I love doing.”
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