With the anticipation building for Golden Ticket Fight Promotions 25 at the K.K Steelmill in Wolverhampton, all eyes are on Josh Walton as he prepares to step back into the cage. In an exclusive interview, we caught up with Josh to discuss his upcoming fight and his reflections on his previous bout.
Reflecting on his successful debut last year, Josh expresses confidence in his ability to handle competition: “Competition is no problem for me,” he states confidently. “But it was good to get that first win, being it was a new sport and all,” he adds, acknowledging the significance of his debut victory. With that experience under his belt, Josh feels sharper and more prepared for his upcoming clash with Qudratullah Mohammadi.
Amateur MMA Fighter Josh Walton Discusses Upcoming GTFP 25 Bout
Recalling his debut win over Ciaran Turner, Josh describes it as a good fight where he never felt in danger of losing: “It was a good scrap, and I’m looking forward to the next one,” he remarks, highlighting his eagerness to continue his journey in the sport.
As the fight approaches, Josh emphasizes his focus on developing new skills and techniques to counter his opponent’s strengths: “The majority of the camp has been about stopping the shot and being very active if I do get grounded,” he explains, revealing his preparation for Mohammadi’s wrestling style.
Assessing his opponent’s previous fight, Josh identifies Mohammadi as a wrestler with questionable striking abilities: “A dime a dozen, but still quite dangerous,” he admits. However, Josh remains confident in his own skills and strategy, emphasizing the need for focus throughout the bout.
Looking ahead to March 2nd, Josh predicts a decisive victory: “I reckon I’ll stop him,” he declares confidently: “His stand-up just isn’t at my level, so I think I’ll get that KO finish,” he adds, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the cage.
With confidence, Josh Walton enters the arena ready to showcase his skills and continue his journey in the scene. March 2nd he looks to take another step towards his development in the sport.
