Mark Krence

Age: 33.
Date of birth: August 24, 1976 - Chesterfield.
Nickname: The Boxing Butcher
Home town: Chesterfield.
Height: 6ft 5in.
Trainer: Sam Thickett.
Amateur achievement: ABA finalist, ABA champion, two-time England international.
Biggest disappointment: Losing twice for the British title.
Favourite boxer: Thomas Hearns.
Best boxer sparred with: Clinton Woods and Johnny Nelson.
Ambition: To be British champion.
Sponsors: MB Glass Ltd, MP Brickwork LTD, Watson and Brown.
Hobbies: Swimming and general keep fit.
Profession outside boxing: Labourer - MP Brickwork Ltd.
Home gym: South Yorkshire Boxing Academy in Sheffield.
Like about boxing: The general training and meeting new people.
Dislike about boxing: Getting hit and the politics.
Describe yourself: Too kind and soft for my own good.
What would you do with the £32,000 first prize: A holiday, put a deposit down on a house.
Walk-in music: Candy Staton - You've Got The Love.
Professional record: Won 24 (6 by KO), Lost 7, Drawn 0. Total 31.
Achievement: Fought for British Heavyweight Championship.