Cox hits back at critics
Boxing: Jamie Cox believes he is caught in a catch 22 situation when he goes out to fight because he can't seem to please the punters either way.
The Swindon boxer easily dispatched journeyman David Kehoe in the first round of his 100th fight at Cardiff's International Arena on Saturday.
But the 21-year-old former Greendown pupil feels whatever he does it isn't good enough for some.
"It is crazy, when I finish them in the first round people say I should fight better opponents," he said.
"Then, when I win on points people say I should have stopped the kid. It is a catch 22 situation.
"I always go for a points victory because you have to have a plan B.
"If it ends early and I've battered my opponent then I am going to take that opportunity because I don't get paid for overtime."
The bout lasted just under two minutes as Cox quickly settled into his rhythm.
The Commonwealth gold medallist caught Kehoe with an early combination to the body before a right hook and a massive uppercut left Kehoe reeling. The Northampton man struggled to regain his composure and Cox finished him with another fine uppercut.
"I didn't think it would end early but it's another great result and it's another stepping stone to the title," he said.
"I just want to carry on stepping up the ladder, then early next year, box for the Commonwealth title.
"Once I have got that there will be no stopping me because it will lead to bigger and better things."
Cox is certainly confident after his 100th bout and is not expecting his career to start lagging any time soon.
"I feel I've gone from strength to strength. I've kept on winning titles and adding medals," he said.
"Now I have turned professional and got to 100 fights hopefully I will continue to add to my collection."
Cox will now move on to six round bouts on Saturday, May 3 when he appears on the undercard of the Joan Guzman v Alex Arthur bill in Edinburgh.
"I'm going to show them what this English boy can do," he promised.
6:00am Thursday 27th March 2008
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