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Call Sign March 2012
Taking on new
Alex Wilkey (W83) has been on
DaC driver and boxing trainer Alex Wilkey...
Dial-a-Cab for seven years, but
fighters and Areti!
for far longer than that he has
continued his love as a boxing
trainer with professional fight-
ers at the established TKO Gym
in Canning Town.
Alex has now taken on his first lady fighter in
Greek female boxer Areti Mastrodouka. She
has turned professional and is looking to make
a difference in the female fight game. With her
pro debut booked in at the historical York
Hall alongside some other experienced fight-
ers on Sunday 4th March, Areti can begin her
quest for success.
After 10 years successfully plying her trade
in the amateur ranks, Areti has decided to quit
her homeland of Greece for the London boxing
scene in order to fulfil her boxing dreams.
Joining the team at the TKO gym in Canning
Town, the 35 year old - nicknamed The Master
- has successfully had her professional licence
granted by the British Boxing Board of Control
and is looking to make an instant impact in the
UK.
Fighting in the 56 kilogram weight division,
Areti is determined to carry her list of achieve-
ments in the amateur ranks into the pro game
and is hoping that Alex can take her onto
Alex and the lady boxer who wants to be world champion!
achieve much more in the sport. In 30 fights
Alex, Johnny and the rest of the team there, that
Alex' fighters making his pro debut in Juri
The Master has 25 wins to her name, with a sil-
it was the right choice to make.
Varuskins, with Danny Connor hoping to
ver medal at Lightweight in the World
"They have a great setup there," she said.
gain another victory. So it's sure to be a great day
Championships in Turkey in 2002 being her
"The training sessions I've had with Alex have
of boxing down at the York Hall on Sunday 4th
finest achievement to date. A 3rd place finish
gone well so far. My aim is to become world
March with boxing commencing at 3pm.
for the Athens fighter followed the next year at
champion."
If you would like to be at the event, tick-
the European Championships. Her pedigree in
Areti is hoping that the Greek commu-
et prices are £35. If you are on Dial- a-Cab,
Greece's amateur scene is first class with no
nity will be offering their support towards
then there is a £5 discount with tickets
losses on home soil, where she has taken the
her mission in England.
coming your way at £30. Just contact Alex
title of Greek Champion on 5 occasions. This
Also boxing on the night will be another of
Wilkey on 07944 791 360...
sets her in good stead to enter the pro ranks in
the UK, as there is no professional structure for
female fighters in Greece.
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Areti told Call Sign:"I've had a good amateur
career but now I want to make the next step
and fight the best fighters to push myself to the
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highest level."
Back in her native Greece,Areti has also been
sharing her knowledge and skills with others
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regime. She also has a background in kickbox-
ing and finds it very beneficial, adding that she
And as a thank-you for helping our clients come
enjoys being in the gym whether for training or
and go over the years, we are happy to be able to
teaching. She says she is delighted to have
joined the established TKO gym in Canning
offer you a genuine 25% discount on your bill
Town, which has been used by various world
class fighters since its opening in 2006. Areti is
We are certain that you will be delighted
not only being looked after by TKO trainer Alex
Wilkey, she also has the experience of manager
Johnny Eames on her side too. Johnny has
trained the likes of Graham Earl and Kevin
Lear.
Alex told Call Sign: "With the training ses-
sions we've had so far, I think Areti has the abil-
ity to win titles as a professional. Her attitude
has been good and she is giving up a lot to
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come and train and fight in the UK.We've been
working on changing her style slightly to suit
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the professional game more.
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Areti Mastrodouka should be one to look out
for in the coming months and has expressed
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her delight at joining the TKO setup. She said
that as soon as she visited the gym and met
