CALLUM Seedhouse has made a perfect start to life in the pro ranks: two fights, two wins – and the ‘boxing butcher’ is determined to end his first year unbeaten.
Fight three comes on Friday night at the WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton.
The 19-year-old from Great Wyrley turned professional in May after an excellent amateur run which saw him win six Midlands titles, national titles at both the junior and youth levels and four Box Cup victories.
An impressive points win on debut against tough Honduran Jayro Fernando Duran was followed up two months later when Seedhouse beat Nicaraguan Eliecer Quezada, knocking him down late in the fourth with a pair of left hands before taking the shutout win 40-35.
Both fights came at the Hangar Venue in the city, but a new venue isn’t something to faze the confident youngster.
“Wherever I get the chance to box, I’m excited,” said Seedhouse. “It could be a little working men’s club or anywhere; I just want to get in there. I think both fights went well; there were a lot of positives but also things to work on.
“We know what we need to do to improve. It’s a big change from being an amateur, where your opponent would meet you punch for punch.
“In the pros at this stage they are more defensive, and you have to stay switched on, and I spoke to my dad and my coach after Quezada, and we have been working on things you will see Friday.”
Wolverhampton Boxing Club have had an excellent year, and Seedhouse, under coach Richie Carter, has been sparring with the show’s headliner and gym mate Lewis Morris in preparation as well as soon-to-be British title challenger Gully Powar.
“Being able to compete with the likes of Lewis and Gully gives me a lot of confidence, and having people in the gym who have more experience is great, and I have got in some really good sparring.”
Outside of the ring, he works at a butcher’s shop and became a father for the first time in March.
When many people his age are still trying to work out their paths, Seedhouse seems focused and knows he has responsibilities to not just himself but his young family.
He added: “This will be my last fight in 2025. It has been a good first year, getting in three fights, boxing in Wolverhampton three times, and I’m really getting used to it now.
“The first time was very different, but I feel comfortable. Hopefully next year I can get in four or five fights and move up to six rounds.
“I’m still young, so I have a lot of time, but I want to keep active. Becoming a dad has been the best thing I have ever done; it’s amazing. It can’t get any better than that. She gives me that extra push to do well.”
The fight will take place on the undercard of the highly anticipated Midlands Area Featherweight Title rematch between Ryan Griffiths and Lewis Morris. The stacked card also features fellow unbeaten fighters Bradley Thompson, James Griffiths, Paige Goodyear, Mia Holland, Regan Williams and Conor Baker, the returning Jacob Lloyd, as well as fan favourite and Midlands Area champion Brandon Bethell.
Final remaining tickets are available now, priced at £45 for general admission and £80 for VIP, directly from the boxers or by emailing info@bcb-promotions.com.
