Snodland’s George Hennon ready to take on Ben Fields in eliminator for English super-lightweight title at York Hall

Snodland fighter George Hennon will face Ben Fields in an eliminator contest for the English super-lightweight title at London’s York Hall this weekend.

Trained by George O’Mahoney in Aylesford, 28-year-old Hennon earned his eliminator after he knocked out Bulgarian welterweight Ilyan Markov in his last fight to secure his second successive stoppage.

His opponent on Saturday has the upper hand when it comes to experience.

Hennon’s nine bouts and 36 rounds are dwarfed by Fields, who has competed in 149 rounds.

Despite being less seasoned, Hennon commented with confidence and delight on receiving a step up in levels and rounds.

He said: “I just can’t wait to get going and excited to know we’re stepping up the levels, and we will continue to keep stepping up after this as well.

“I’m fully focused, zoned in. Obviously, we’ve known about this for a while now, so I’m glad it’s over the line and I can’t wait to get going.

“I’ve always been disciplined and consistent with my training, maybe being in an eliminator and a better opponent, if I can be more zoned in, then I will be.

“Certainly, I just feel a little bit more excited for the challenge, but I’ll share the same discipline I always show - consistency with the training, nutrition, rest and everything.”

Hennon fought three times last year, starting with back-to-back shut-out point wins over four rounds, culminating in his first stoppage victory of his career in November, which he has since doubled to take him into his first 10-round contest.

His 10th opponent is a former Midlands Area super-lightweight champion from Birmingham. Fields had his hand raised against eight opponents in 2019, six of which were previously undefeated.

That fine form awarded him with a Midlands Area