Colin Lynes

Nickname: Lyno.

Home town: Hornchurch, Essex.

Family: Wife Kelly, 2 Children and nephew Jaidan (18 months) who has lived with us since 5 wks old

Trainer: Paul Cook.

Career achievements: Winning IBO Light-Welterweight World Championship, European Light-Welterweight Champion, British Light-Welterweight Champion.

Biggest disappointment: Losing a split decision to Gianluca Branco in Italy.

Favourite boxer: Chris Eubank (a thinking fighter).

Ambition: To win Prizefighter and be in title contention.

Sponsors: Lighthouse Estates (local based company).

Hobbies: Family man.

Profession outside boxing: Part-time school PE instructor and mentor.

Home gym: Hornchurch and Elm Park ABC.

Like about boxing: Training regime, unique, one person, a challenging sport.

Dislike about boxing: Politics.

Favourite other sports: Football and rugby.

Favourite footballl team: Arsenal.