Billy “Big Bosh” Quinncroft is back. Friday August 29, Perth – Thunderdome 51

Press Release: August 12, 2025 By Lewis Moss and Dragon Fire Boxing - ‘When I look back from my first pro debut to now, I feel like a totally different fighter’ State Champion Billy Quinncroft talks moving gyms and upcoming title defence

 

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On August 29, Metro City Night Club sees the return of Dragonfire Promotions for their third event of the year.

 

Early in the night, undefeated WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft makes his first title defence when he steps into the ring against former training partner Will Cleggett.

 

When catching up with the defending Brit he stated that he was fit and ready to go, having started his camp straight after his previous outing.

 

“I’ve just gone straight into another camp after the last fight” Quinncroft said, “I'm feeling fit, strong and ready to defend my title.

 

Quinncroft won the state title in his last fight against Bilal Seidu last May. Throughout the encounter, Quinncroft showed superior technique with his footwork and use of the jab, but there were some moments where Seidu was able to catch him.

 

When reflecting, Quinncroft said that he was happy with his performance that night.

 

“I watched [the fight] back, I was definitely the more technical boxer” Quinncroft felt. “He threw some big shots, but not a lot of them hit me.

 

“He did catch me once in the third and again in the fifth when he caught me straight on the chin. 

 

“But after watching it back multiple times, I was very comfortable and felt in control of the fight.”

 

The Englishman’s upcoming fight will be his second under the coaching of Big Rig’s gym, which has produced some of Perth’s best prospects such as Jude Grant, Joel Lewis and Jordan LaRuccia.

 

Throughout his time in camp, Quinncroft has admitted to being surprised at his rapid progress as a fighter.

 

“The training is a lot more intense and I’ve just been levelling up” Quinncroft said.

 

“When I look back from my pro debut to now, I feel like a totally different fighter.

 

“I'm excited to put in a good performance for this one and see the difference to where I'm at now after changing gyms.

 

“I’ve come so far in such a short time.”

 

Standing in his way this time is former training partner Will Cleggett. On the same card Quinncroft won the state title, Cleggett won his fight against Cameron Moffat which was said to be a title eliminator.

 

Having trained with him in the past, the state champion feels that he knows what to expect from his worthy opponent.    

 

“I've sparred Will a lot and I've watched his fight back” Quinncroft said.

“Will is very technical and has a very tight guard.

 

“He's a bit of a counterpuncher but I should be able to manage that with my reach and distance.

 

“The fight will be more of a technical battle compared to my fight with Bilal [Seidu], so I'm hoping it should be a decent chess match.”

 

After his upcoming title encounter, Quinncroft is in no rush to get back into the ring.

 

“[After this fight] I'm going to have a short break” Quinncroft told. 

 

“There's potentially talks for a fight either before or after November. If not, then I'll be ready to go again in March.”

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Billy Quinncroft Fired Up For His First State Title Shot

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Press Release: May 5, 2025  By Dragon Fire Boxing - 

On the 30th of May, Dragonfire Promotions hits the Metro City Night Club for the second time this year for Thunderdome 50.

 

The main event features the return of Francis “The Removalist” Chua who takes on China’s 4th ranked lightweight Xiaotao Su for the WBC Australasia Silver Lightweight title in his first fight in three years.

 

Before the headliner however, Billy Quinncroft has his first attempt at a state title when he takes on the hard-hitting WA fighter Bilal Seidu.

 

When speaking to the 33-year-old, Quinncroft revealed that he had switched his fight camp to Big Rigs Gym in Malaga as he was taking the sport more seriously.

 

“I've levelled up my training massively” Quinncroft told, “I've just recently changed gyms to Big Rigs gym, I'm going in strong and fit. 

 

“I'm excited and I'm ready to go.” 

 

In his last outing, the Englishman kept his unbeaten record intact when he scored a first-round stoppage victory over Alex Muster back in March this year.

 

Despite claiming the first stoppage win of his career, Quinncroft stated he was slightly disappointed in how the fight turned out.

 

“To be honest, [for the fight] to be done in the first round was a bit disappointing.” Quinncroft revealed.

 

“I know that sounds crazy probably to say, but in the first round you're not even getting going, you're just sort of settling into the fight. 

 

“It was great to have on the record, but I guess it felt a little bit unrewarding that it got done that quick and I didn't get time to fully settle into the fight and have a good clash.”

 

Looking back at Quinncroft’s journey in the sport, it is remarkable to learn that the 33-year-old only made his debut back in November of last year.

 

Fast Forward six months later, Quinncroft is fighting for the State Cruiserweight Championship. 

 

When asked about his overall progression, Quinncroft said that he feels that he is getting better every week.

 

“I'm probably getting better every week, to be honest” Quinncroft said.

 

“I haven't been boxing for too long. I've always played football but as I was getting a bit older, I thought I would try something different and sort of just fell into boxing. 

 

“I have done it on and off over the years to just keep fit so it's crazy when you look at it. I think I jumped in headfirst in November having my first pro fight to now battling for a state title.

 

“So I guess you just take opportunities when they land, I think that's what I've done with this. I'm not one to turn down an opportunity. I'm going to take this with both hands and bring it home.”

 

Standing in his way of a state title is Bilal Seidu. Dubbed “The Black Hulk”, Seidu is known in the WA boxing scene as a power puncher and he also rides an undefeated record with two wins and one draw.

 

Having spared with him in the past, Quinncroft knows that he is expecting his biggest test yet on May 30th.

 

“You can just look at him and see he's a big lump of muscle” Quinncroft joked, “but he was a good lad. 

 

“I've done some rounds with him in the past and he's a tough guy, he's a big, strong boy. I've just got to do what I know I can do and I feel like I will be fine.

 

“I definitely need to be wary and I just can't let myself lapse on the night which I won't, he's a big powerful puncher I know that for sure.”

 

With fast developing skills and motivation for the sport, Billy Quinncroft looks more than ready to claim his first state championship.

 

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