UNBEATEN Newport welterweight Adam Goldsmith is in action in Merthyr tonight against Cardiff-based Iraqi boxer Ameen Alkailany, writes Andrew Penman.

The 21-year-old fights on the Sanigar Events Dragon Fire show at Merthyr Leisure Centre, which is being screened live on British Eurosport.

Top of the bill is the Welsh featherweight title fight between champion and hometown favourite Dai Davies and Ferndale challenger Chuck Jones.

Cardiff duo Craig Kennedy and Wayne Brooks also clash for the Welsh cruiserweight belt, while St Joseph’s cruiserweight Danni Griffiths is also in action.

Goldsmith expects his hard work in the gym to pay off sooner rather than later.

“I’m always in the gym,” said the Newport youngster, who is trained by former British featherweight champion Steve Sims and managed and promoted by Chris Sanigar.

“When I was an amateur I trained like a pro. I never miss a training session. I trained on my birthday, Christmas Day, every day.

“I turned pro at 18 and I’ve only had three fights so I’ve been too inactive,” he said.

“I’d love to be active, get plenty of fights and maybe get a shot at a Welsh title or a British Masters title.

“I think I’m strong for a welterweight and I try to box a bit and counter-punch,” he added.

“I adapt my style to whoever I fight and I’m ready to take anyone on.

“I do ten and 12 rounds in the gym and I do it in sparring easily.

“I know it’s a different thing in a fight but my stamina is good so I think longer fights would suit me.”