Boxer David Jamieson returns stronger after jaw break KOs British title bid

Boxer David Jamieson is looking to get right back to where he was before breaking his jaw back in November – and that could spell trouble for Willbeforce Shihepo.

Westwood cruiserweight Jamieson, 31, will step into the ring against experienced Namibian Shihepo in an eight-rounder at Sam Kynoch’s Braveheart night at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on Friday, March 10.

IBO Intercontinental champion Jamieson is looking to knock out the 41-year-old early and prove he’s back to his best.

Jamieson suffered a broken jaw when contesting the British cruiserweight title against Mikael Lawal – the only opponent to beat him, and twice – in London, live on Sky Sports, resulting in a titanium plate being inserted.

David looked to be on the verge of victory when his opponent hit him with a crushing left-hand punch that ended the fight in Lawal’s favour.

He has since been assured by surgeons that the jaw is stronger than it was before, and by Sky Sports that he will be given more opportunities.

‘Black Mamba’ Shihepo stands between Jamieson and a possible title fight later this year.

He said: “There is the possibility of some serious, big fights, back on the TV in the summer.

“I want bigger fights, I want better things.

“I think I proved where I’m at with the whole Mikael Lawal scenario with the British title fight, and how well I did, despite the injury.

“That’s the benchmark, that’s where we’re looking to be back – it will be a big year for me.”

Jamieson added: “This is the first fight since breaking my jaw, and it will be good to get things back on track and get moving.

“The jaw has healed up fine. It still feels a bit strange, but I’ve been in to speak to the surgeons, they’ve x-rayed it, and assured me it’s just scar tissue.

“I’