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‘Anyone who knows about boxing knows I can fight’
DEION JUMAH talks to Jackson Park about his upcoming fight with Jose Lopes, Grenfell and a potential pro-rivalry with Billam-Smith

I CAUGHT up with West London Cruiserweight prospect Deion Jumah ahead of his Southern Area title fight against Jose Lopes on October 13. 

Jackson Park: How is training going for this fight, are you working on anything in particular for Jose? 

Deion Jumah: We are building upon the skill set I already have. Just trying to tighten things up. 

JP: You’ve had two wins this year after a long lay-off due to health problems, how does it feel to be back fighting again?

DJ: I am feeling great. I am making all sorts of records in my strength and conditioning and sprint times, my health issues are non-existent.

JP: I believe you were born in Hammersmith, very close to the site of Grenfell Tower, can you give us any insight into how the community are doing now? 

JP: Your former amateur rival Chris Billam-Smith is now professional and just signed to fight a commonwealth title eliminator, how do you see him doing in the pro ranks?

JP: Is it too early in both your careers to build a professional rivalry? 

JP: Finally, how do you see your fight with Lopes going? Points or stoppage?

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