Luke Bibby: Last News

Success in Skopje made the travel back home all the sweeter for hard-working boxer Luke Bibby.

Talented Perth boxer Luke Bibby is dreaming of the big time after he won his second professional fight in emphatic fashion

The coach of a Perth boxer preparing for his debut in the professional ranks admits he has never seen such improvement in a short space of time.

Perth boxer Luke Bibby has made the “dream” decision to turn professional - and has aspirations of one day winning a world title.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.A special meeting with Anthony Joshua has given local boxer Luke Bibby motivation to reach the top.The Perth Railway Club member met the heavyweight champion while at a Team GB sparring camp in Sheffield.Luke, who is part of Boxing Scotland’s elite group, was not going to miss the opportunity for a chat after training.“I knew he was going to be there,” Luke told the PA. “He trains out of that gym in Sheffield.“We went to the gym on Tuesday and he was in the ring shadow boxing.“I was a wee bit starstruck and it was just brilliant to see him.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Perth’s Luke Bibby has picked up more valuable experience after 11 days of hard work and boxing in Ukraine.The 20-year-old travelled with Boxing Scotland’s elite group for top training while also getting a chance to return to competitive action in the ring.Bibby, of Perth Railway Boxing Club, pulled on the national vest for the first time when he came up against the Ukrainian under-22 champion.While the decision did not go his way, he was proud of his performance and pleased with how his development in the sport is continuing.“It was a great experience fighting someone of that level and to me it just