Portsmouth boxer Mark Chamberlain celebrates Saudi Arabia victory over Gavin Gwynne

The News, Portsmouth

Waterlooville's Mark Chamberlain speaks to The News after defeating Wales' Gavin Gwynne on the Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou undercard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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00:00 Joined by Mark Chamberlain following a devastating victory over Gavin Gwynne in rehab.

00:08 Mark, can you just sum up some of your thoughts and feelings after what was a really impressive victory?

00:14 Absolutely over the moon.

00:16 Coming out here, said I wanted to make a statement.

00:18 We delivered and I hope I've made everyone at home, friends, family, supporters, sponsors, everyone happy.

00:25 Makes all the hard work, time and money that everyone puts into me so I can do what I love.

00:33 Yeah, I hope I've made everyone happy.

00:36 I mean, you know, the biggest stage of your career by some distance considerably.

00:41 I know obviously you headlined your call, but you know, this is probably somewhat bigger.

00:46 And, you know, arguably the biggest opponent and biggest task of your career.

00:50 And to come for it like that, I mean, that was some effort.

00:53 You know what, coming out to them, fireworks, sparklers, honestly, it's something that you've just got to take in.

01:02 I was stood there thinking, wow, this is a big, big stage.

01:06 And I enjoyed every moment of it. So yeah, I'm forever grateful for it.

01:10 I've worked hard and I truly believe that I deserve to be here.

01:14 Yeah, I mean, how did you say so calm, so composed?

01:16 Like I say, it was a positive start, wasn't it? And you just continued from there.

01:20 Definitely. I just think it's in my head, right, it's another spark.

01:23 Forget the arena, forget everything else. It's just another boxing ring and another spark.

01:28 That's all the way I think of it. Once you get in the ring, bang, once the first bell goes, you don't hear nothing.

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