‘Maybe I similar to getting hit,’ muses Dale Arrowsmith as he speaks to Matt Christie
When and why you began boxing:
I began in 2005 after I was 10 years outdated. My grandad, Roy Richardson, has had an novice membership for over 40 years so we had no alternative, actually. My brother Louie and cousin, Stacey Copeland, went into boxing as effectively.
Favorite all-time fighter:
It must be Sugar Ray Robinson – I like his type.
Finest struggle you’ve seen:
Gatti-Ward III. That was an absolute struggle. They have been all good however their third one was my favorite.
Private profession spotlight:
As an novice, I used to be very fortunate and boxed all around the world, even in Cuba. As a professional, boxing on the Manchester Enviornment (in opposition to Ryan Oliver) in 2018 was an enormous field ticked. One other one must be getting my supervisor’s licence.
Hardest opponent:
Technically, Bradley Skeete. I consider he could be a champion once more. Levi Frankham is great, too. He has the makings of a future star.
Finest and worst attributes as a boxer:
My greatest is my footwork, I can transfer effectively and I’m powerful and all the time match. Worst – I get pleasure from entertaining and go away myself open. However maybe I similar to getting hit!
Coaching tip:
Don’t break routines. For those who miss a session it performs in your thoughts.
Favorite meal/restaurant:
Gourmand Burger Kitchen. I’m additionally keen on a Hawksmoor steak, however you need to remortgage for that.
Finest associates in boxing:
My brother, Louie Arrowsmith, and I’m good mates with Dave Allen.
Different sportsperson you wish to be:
Perhaps Tiger Woods. Golf appears straightforward to me, strolling round a discipline.
Final movie/TV present you noticed:
Squid Recreation, which is presumably the weirdest factor I’ve ever watched.
Who would play you in a movie of your life:
Most likely Cillian Murphy. I really feel like I’ve a few of the identical options. My mum all the time mentioned I had excessive cheekbones as a child!
Have you ever ever been starstruck:
I met Joe Frazier in Hatton’s Gymnasium as soon as. I simply turned spherical and there’s Joe Frazier coming down the steps. It was surreal.
Final time you cried:
Most likely when my mum handed away final 12 months. It was a freak accident, she was solely 55.
Finest recommendation acquired:
Practice exhausting whenever you’re younger. I used to be responsible of not following that recommendation after I was an novice.
Worst hearsay about your self:
That is humorous. In 2018, in Boxing Information, the reporter mentioned that ‘Yaser Al Ghena seemed in good condition in comparison with the fleshy Dale Arrowsmith’. I solely weighed 10st 6!
One thing not many individuals learn about you:
Not many individuals know that I’m self-managed. I feel I’m the one journeyman within the nation who’s self-managed.
