Unbeaten Irish middleweight Jason Quigley is set to leave Manny Robles’ ‘The Rock Gym’ in Carson, Los Angeles, to link up with new trainer Dominic Ingle at the Ingle Gym in Sheffield.
Quigley moved to Los Angeles in 2014 after he was headhunted by ten-time world champion and leading promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who signed the Ballybofey nativeto his Golden Boy Promotions stable.
The 26-year-old has compiled an impressive 13-0 record in just three years under Robles but he will now move to Sheffiled with a hope of improving his technique and boxing ability under Ingle.
“It’s a big move and people will question it – but it’s perfect for me,” Quigley said.
“Even when I talk about it, I can feel a smile on my face. When something feels so right, you just have to go make it happen.
“I have had a great time in America. Leaving LA was a decision that I took a lot of time to think about, but I’m happy that I have made the right decision.
“I plan to make big waves in 2018. A lot of the fighters Dominic has had have the same style as myself. They’re elusive, technically sound boxers, who have power. Where I have got to already has come from my boxing ability.
“When you turn pro, people think you have to turn around and start landing big, heavy shots. But you need to box. Boxing is a skill and a technique. The sport is boxing and I’ve got to where I am by boxing. It’s time to tap back into my technique and my boxing skills. Dominic Ingle will bring those out of me.”
Quigley will look to return to the ring early in the new year after spending most of 2017 sidelined with a broken right hand.
The Donegal middleweight fractured his hand in the second round of his win over Glen Tapia at Fantasy Springs in March and he added that he feels good despite an extended period away from the ring.
“It’s like a lion being locked in a cage for a long time. I’m the lion ready to be released now.
“My speed and my power are all coming back again. I’ve stayed in shape over the last few months and I fell brilliant.
“Since I’ve come home from LA, I haven’t been able to sleep, but it hasn’t been because of jet lag; it’s because of excitement.
“I’m excited. I dreamed last night about my next pro fight and about knocking the guy out. I just can’t wait to get back through the ropes and do what I love doing.”
