A WEE COUNTY bare knuckle boxer has described it as a “dream come true” as he secured his first professional contract.

Eryk Majda turned pro this year and had his first fight against Martin Grainger on May 21, where afterwards, he was offered his first contract with BKB promoters.

Speaking to Advertiser Sport, Eryk said he was delighted to see his hard work paying off and hopes to go further in the sport.

“It felt amazing,” he added. “This is my dream coming true finally. A lot of hard work for so many years has went into this.

“As soon as I spoke to the promoter after the match, he offered me a three-year contract with a big smile on his face.

PRO BOXER: Eryk Majda was offered his first professional contract after impressing during his debut match against Martin Grainger. Pictures by Brooklyn Freeman.

PRO BOXER: Eryk Majda was offered his first professional contract after impressing during his debut match against Martin Grainger. Pictures by Brooklyn Freeman.

“Finally, something’s moving forward at last – I’m super happy, I’m super excited.

“BKB can offer me seven fights a year, providing I don’t get injured, which I’m really excited for.”

Eryk’s first major fight came against Grainger, who had made a name for himself in the bare-knuckle boxing world, having previously taken on David Price.

The two clashed at the O2 in London and was televised around the country, with the match eventually being settled as a draw.

Eryk said he was disappointed not to have won, but heaped praise on his opponent for being a worthy match during his first big bout.

“It ended up being a draw,” Eryk added. “The guy was very tough. I spoke to him after the fight and he sent me some pictures of himself after the match.

PRO BOXER: Eryk Majda was offered his first professional contract after impressing during his debut match against Martin Grainger. Pictures by Brooklyn Freeman.

PRO BOXER: Eryk Majda was offered his first professional contract after impressing during his debut match against Martin Grainger. Pictures by Brooklyn Freeman.

“I wasn’t too bad after, I had a black eye and a mark on my arm but overall I wasn’t too bad. He sent me photos after the match and his whole side was bruised, he had two black eyes and he had a cut above his eye.

“I was a bit disappointed with the draw but the guys said they would be shocked if I wasn’t offered a contract straight away. And, thankfully, I was.”

Eryk will be back in action back at the O2 on July 29, with his opponent yet to be announced.

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