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Walsall boxers on home soil

Walsall’s golden boys Luke Paddock (16 wins two losses) and James Beech Junior (2-0) will both be in action at BCB Promotions’ mammoth 10-fight show ‘Made in the Black Country’ on Friday, July 7.

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Luke Paddock (pictured) and James Beech Junior will both be in action

Paddock has stepped down to lightweight and, after successfully overcoming Dean Evans earlier this month, and will be looking to make a statement this time around.

Beech Jr has made an impressive start to life in the paid ranks, racking up two wins since turning pro in February.

Unbeaten Halesowen super middleweight Lennox Clarke (15-0-1) also features. Fresh from his draw with Karel Horesjek on Matchroom’s huge Birmingham show at the Barclaycard Arena, Clarke wants a swift ring return as he focuses on major fights in 2017.

After debuting in Birmingham last month, Brummie cruiserweight Aaron Murphy and Tividale welterweight Ryan Stewart Davies (both 1-0) will be looking to carry on from where they left off.

Wolverhampton’s Lauren Johnson (1-0) will once again be putting women’s professional boxing on the map as she looks to build on her impressive debut earlier this year.

Burton’s Leon Gower (4-0) put in the performance of his career earlier this month as he stopped fellow prospect Jack Summers in five rounds.

The super featherweight has been added to the bill alongside West Bromwich light heavyweight Josh Stokes (2-0).

West Bromwich welterweight Tommy Loach (3-0) is also on the card.