HARWICH boxer John Wheatley will face Matt Seawright in his first fight since progressing from the amateur ranks, at Grays Civic Hall.

According to boxing database Boxrec.com, he will be Harwich’s first pro in almost 80 years – since Fred Goodchild in 1936.

Until recently his opponent in tomorrow’s welterweight bout was unknown, but now he has discovered that he will be up against Seawright.

“My opponent has been confirmed, training has gone well and I’m looking forward to getting in there and putting on a great performance,” said the 27-year-old.

Wheatley won senior elite Essex and Eastern Counties titles in 2014.