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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| Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing |
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.”
Material Courtesy of: Lewis Moss and Dragon Fire Boxing/ Photo Courtesy of: Mike O’Hara Dragon Fire Boxing Used with permission.
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