ABERCARN tree surgeon Jamie Way has vowed to cut down rival Ali Wyatt when the former amateur foes renew their rivalry in the paid ranks this week.

Way, 26, pictured, who hasn’t been in action for six months, is top of the bill at the Newport Centre this Friday, fighting for the first time at a new weight, light welter.

He is chasing the International Masters title and gets his chance not only of claiming the famous strap, but of topping a bill after Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jamie Arthur was forced to pull out with a damaged finger.

It promises to be another night of cracking action as Sanigar Promotions highlight some of the lesser known young talents in the Principality, many of whom come from Tony Borg’s famous St Joseph’s gym.

Veteran of Newport boxing Paul Samuels returns to action after making a successful comeback earlier this year and bantamweight Matthew Edmonds will also be flying the flag for the city.

So too will light heavyweight Justyn Hugh, who makes just his second appearance as a professional and Cefn Fforest fighter Rob Turley who will look to cement his growing reputation.

However, it is the grudge clash between Way and Iranian Wyatt that is likely to have the crowd on their feet in the main event and undefeated Jamie (7-0) is determined not to pass up his big night in the spotlight.

“This is a massive, massive fight for me and I can’t wait to get in the ring with Ali, we have unfinished business from the amateurs,” he said.

“We met there and he beat me, though it was a terrible decision in a three-rounder that was supposed to be four rounds.

“I had him on the floor in the third and I haven’t forgotten about that fight because I didn’t lose many as an amateur.

“I want to get my revenge on Friday and I want to bring home that title.

“I have said for some time that I was desperate for a title fight and now I have my chance and can prove to people I am ready to make the next step, which is being on televised shows.”

Way wasn’t quite in his best fighting shape at the last Newport show in July when he was a spectator, but he cut a lean and mean figure when the Argus caught up with him this week.

And the prospect believes he has now found a weight category that will allow him to add to his single stoppage victory, which came in his debut against Jimmy Mayle.

“The great thing is that I have got down to light welter (from welterweight) without any problems, I haven’t had to change my diet or routine and feel very comfortable at the weight.

“The idea is that at a lower weight my power will make a big impact and I am hoping to stop Ali on Friday.

“But the most important thing is to win the fight and that is exactly what I intend to do.”