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Glenn McCrory wants Luke Campbell to move up soon - along with local Hull rival Tommy Coyle

Image: Campbell: needs to move up a level, but when? Glenn wonders...

There has been plenty of talk about British Olympic medals already this week and a winner of one will be centre stage up in Hull when Luke Campbell is back out.

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I like the look of Campbell, though. He's got everything: he's got the boxing ability, he looks tough and can fight and he has all the characteristics you need to become a top fighter. He may be baby-faced but he has been around the amateur scene for a long time, he's been in the gym a long time and has been in the big arenas under pressure, so he has the makings. And that is why I want to see them move him along quickly. The British lightweight division is somethine he has to break into - and soon. But when he does, it is going to be tough whoever he takes on. Derry Mathews? Martin Gethin? Scott Cardle? Anyone will be tough.
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Of course local rival Tommy Coyle is a name that springs to mind as we head back to Hull. And with his name comes my old mate, Jamie Moore. He's a good pundit because he talks sense. If you can do that you can be a good trainer. It boils down to seeing things simply, with commonsense , knowing your fighter's limitations, it's about being his friend and bringing the best out of them. Mooresy has got all that and what he also possesses, which he needs, is the ability to kick someone up the backside! The one thing I like about Tommy Coyle is the way he bounced back from that stunning loss to Mathews. Yes it was a great performance but that was a major lapse that cost him badly and could've wrecked his career. But whether it was the trainer or the fighter, or both, he has bounced back now he has signed up with Matchroom and they want him to get the experience, move him on and move him up. Daniel Brizuala has only lost twice in 19 fights and is clearly a step up in class, while already it seems a showdown with Kevin Mitchell is on the cards. People know Coyle will be in an entertaining fight, which helps. I am expecting both Campbell and Coyle to win on Saturday but that is not enough. They need to wow the crowd and show they are ready to move up and kick on. Especially Luke Campbell.

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