Former WBC Youth World Champion Michael McKinson is Back in Action

[AdSense-A]

By Tyler “The Miracle Man” White

Hailing from the city of Portsmouth, “The Problem” AKA Michael McKinson, returns to the ring this weekend after a long and frustrating wait for an opponent.

The 24 year old is one of the most avoided fighters in Britain within his weight division, because as the name says, he is a real problem for potential opponents to deal with.

A tricky, unorthodox and unique style makes McKinson a real threat for any contender wishing to work their way up the ranks, hence why he’s been avoided on so many occasions now…

I’ve had the pleasure of being ringside for a few of Michael’s fights and have also watched him spar and on every occasion, I have been in awe of his self belief and extreme focus on the man in front of him.

Michael’s intense focus and self belief has carried him through a very testing professional career, with several pull-outs and long lay offs, amidst several other frustrations along the way, which would discourage even the most motivated of fighters.

At the end of last year, after having already won the WBC Youth World title against Ryan Martin, “The Problem” took on former British, European and IBO World Champion – Colin Lynes – in a bout where the Portsmouth man showed his hunger and desire to win and reach the World stage.

McKinson stopped his well versed and experienced opponent with an expertly placed body shot in the 6th round. Proving to all those in attendance, and to the other top ranked fighters in his division, exactly what he’s capable of!

He has been waiting since his fight with Lynes back in November 2017 – where he also won the WBC International Silver title – to get back in the ring and he’s finally got that opportunity after signing with the promotional company MTK.

McKinson, who trains under the tutelage of his father at Bally’s Gym in Portsmouth, is already ranked #8 on BoxRec in the British Welterweight division and sits above the popular Connor Benn – who is one fighter that avoided McKinson’s challenge last year…

“The Problem” will be having a tick over fight against the strong Nigerian fighter, Innocent Anyanwu, before moving on to bigger and better things in the British Welterweight division.

The fight takes place this Saturday 14th July at The Civic Hall in Essex. Where he will look to improve upon his already perfect record, which sits at 13 fights and 13 wins.

Hopefully, having singed with MTK, this talented and hardworking southpaw will get the opportunities that he deserves and will go on to have even more success within the sport, maybe even ending up capturing the full WBC World title in the years to come.

To follow McKinson on his journey through the pro ranks, you can find him on Instagram

[si-contact-form form=’2′]