Billy Pickles Sheffield Arena
Pickles, originally unbeaten, faced a tough match for the English Super Lightweight belt in July 2023. In an intense bout, Portsmouth’s Lucas Ballingall defeated him via TKO in the eighth round. However, undeterred by this setback, Pickles returned to winning ways, securing a victory over Justin Menzie on points, further exemplifying his resilience and determination in the ring.
In an insightful conversation, Pickles shared his thoughts on the bout with Ballingall. He acknowledged that accepting the fight on short notice and undergoing a rapid weight cut were key factors in the outcome. “A rematch with proper preparation time would be an ideal way to showcase our skills and deliver a thrilling match for the fans,” he stated.
Following his loss, Pickles focused on refining his approach. He returned to the ring with renewed vigour and strategy, maintaining discipline in his weight management and ensuring complete readiness before agreeing to future fights.
Back in action at Sheffield’s FightZone Arena—on the undercard to Keanen Wainwright’s Commonwealth Silver Lightweight Title defence against unbeaten Essex fighter Louis Horn—Billy says he hopes for more title opportunities this year, including a rematch with the only man to beat him. Pickles is keen to climb the ranks again and views this fight as a stepping stone towards his goal.
Pickles is excited about his upcoming appearance at the new FightZone Arena, his first fight of 2024. “I’m looking forward to it. The night is set to be spectacular with a line-up of top-notch fighters, and I’m grateful to FightZone for this opportunity,” he said.
Pickles also praised FightZone, acknowledging its growing influence in the boxing community and expressing excitement for their arranged fights. Looking ahead, his goals for 2024 are clear: to pursue major victories and titles. With his record now at 14 wins and 4 losses, Pickles is more determined than ever to add triumphs to his resume and reaffirm his status in the boxing world. The April 6th event at Sheffield’s FightZone Arena is not just a comeback; it’s a testament to Billy ‘The Kid’ Pickles’ enduring spirit and relentless pursuit of boxing excellence.
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
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2023-11-17 | Justin Menzie | Burmantofts, Leeds | W-PTS |
2023-07-08 | Lucas Ballingall | Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth | L-TKO |
2023-02-18 | Mohamed Mutalemwa | Bramall Lane Football Ground, Sheffield | W-TKO |
2022-10-08 | Rustem Fatkhullin | Burmantofts, Leeds | W-PTS |
2022-04-03 | Alexey Tukhtarov | Magna Centre, Rotherham | W-PTS |
2021-09-19 | Qasim Hussain | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2019-05-25 | Michael Williams | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2019-03-02 | Teodor Nikolov | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2018-11-23 | Fonz Alexander* | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2018-09-07 | Rhys Saunders | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2017-11-24 | Pal Olah* | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2017-09-01 | Chris Adaway | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |
2017-05-20 | Nathan Hardy | Burmantofts, Leeds | W-PTS |
2017-03-03 | Dale Arrowsmith* | John Charles Centre, Leeds | W-PTS |
2016-11-25 | Rudolf Durica | Elland Road, Leeds | W-PTS |