Medway’s Charlie Hickford on his win over Yin Caicedo and the potential for professional show in his home county

Charlie Hickford predicts there will be a big boxing show in Kent within the next year after he earned his second win as a professional on Saturday.

Hickford, who boxes out of Chatham’s Ropes & Glory Pro /Amateur gym under father Steve and club head coach Dan Woledge Sr, knocked out Colombian fighter Yin Caicedo at London’s Copper Box Arena.

Fellow promising young Chatham fighter Karol Itauma was involved in the same show as “Classy” Charlie, winning on points against Eros Seghetti.

Maidstone man Sam Noakes also became a British lightweight champion after stopping Lewis Sylvester.

Speaking to Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, Hickford said: “They’re all top boys from Kent.

“In Medway alone, there’s a few of us. Karol was on the card, as well.

“I’m sure, within the next year, that there will be a show (in Kent).

“Hopefully, I can be on it and can steal the show!”

It was only a second bout for featherweight Hickford after turning professional last November.

“It’s one of those things where it takes time to adjust,” he said.

“Slowly but surely I’m getting there, adjusting my range and slowing down the pace. It takes time - but it’s getting there and the team is pleased.”

British and WBA continental champion Nathan Heaney was part of the Queensberry Promotions commentary team and praised Hickford for his performance against Caicedo.

Hickford said: “Coming from yourself as a champion, it’s an honour.

“He was a very awkward opponent. I know he has boxed for a youth title before, so it’s the right stepping stones that I need.

“Sometimes, I felt like I rushed my work a little bit - but it’s one of those things. I’m learning.

“It’s only my second fight.”

The fight was called off by the referee with two minutes of the