Howard Eastman puts in the hours in the gym ahead of his fight with William Joppy of the USA in 2001

Eastman controversially loses on points a 12-round WBA title fight to William Joppy in Las Vegas in November 2001

After his defeat Eastman takes almost a year out from the sport, returning to his native Guyana

Howard Eastman wins back his European middleweight title when opponent Christophe Tendil retires after the fourth round in January 2003

Howard Eastman takes less than two rounds to stop Gary Beardsley in a middleweight mismatch at York Hall in March 2003

Eastman - arguably the most charismatic fighter currently boxing in Britain - says he will bring the world title to Britain