Boxing: Rennie ready ahead of title bout

Manxman could make Island history

Professional Manx boxer Sam Rennie says he's 'confident' as he prepares for a title fight this May.

Rennie will be taking part in the championship of the World Boxing Council in Perth, Australia.

If he takes the win against Indonesian Asyer Aluman, the Manxman would be the first fighter from the Island to win a championship belt.

He will compete for the Silver Super Featherweight Championship on 30 May, and a win would put him on the world rankings. 

Rennie says the news is still sinking in: 

The Manxman adds he is asking for any Island companies to sponsor him ahead of the bout in May.