Neil Perkins

Nickname: -.

Home town: Birmingham.

Date and place of birth: Shrewsbury - October 2, 1981 - will be 28 on the day of Prizefighte.

Height: 6ft 4 1/2 in.

Weight: 16st 7lb

Family: Girlfriend.

Trainer: Paul Gough.

Career achievements: Midlands Amateur Champion, ABA finalist, undefeated as a professional.

Biggest disappointment: Never boxing for England.

Professional record: W4 (1 by KO), L0, D0. Total 4.

Favourite boxer: Lennox Lewis.

Ambition: To win Prizefighter.

Sponsors: None.

Hobbies: Boxing.

Profession outside boxing: Gym manager.

Home gym: Fighting Fit, Birmingham.

Like about boxing: I love fighting.

Dislike about boxing: Politics.

Favourite other sports: Football.

Favourite football team: Birmingham City.

Describe yourself: Outgoing, friendly, mickey-taker.

What would you do with the first prize: Give my mum money and pay the dentist bill after sparring with John McDermott.