Workaholic with a tattooed throat – meet The Merthyr Mexican
Welsh boxer Gavin Gwynne faces Zelfa Barrett at Wembley on 14 November as he aims for an unlikely world title shot.
Meet Gavin Gwynne, a Welsh lightweight boxer known as "The Merthyr Mexican" due to his sombrero-wearing style in the ring and his roaring lion neck tattoo. The 36-year-old has already claimed Welsh, British, Commonwealth, European and even the WBA International Super Lightweight belts. Recently, Gwynne upset 16-fight unbeaten Khaleel Majid to claim the WBA International Super Lightweight title, catapulting him up the rankings.
Gwynne, preparing for Zelfa Barrett's WBA Intercontinental Lightweight title fight at Wembley Arena on November 14th, feels he has the potential to achieve even more. He believes he can challenge for world titles, with Anthony Cacace's recent world title win at 35 years old as inspiration. Gwynne admits he hasn't received enough credit for his "fight all-comers" approach and feels overlooked in his hometown.
The lion tattoo, he explains, represents the relentless drive within him, pushing him to give his all in every fight.
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