Elcock looking past McDermott? by Ian McNeilly Jun 17th 2008

British middleweight champion Wayne Elcock could be seen as looking past unbeaten challenger Darren McDermott. The Brummie is talking of world title shots. The Shard End banger sees Friday's first defence of the British title as the first step on the road back to the top. 'Mad Dog' Wayne was unsuccessful in a world title shot when he faced IBF champion Arthur Abraham in his last fight in December 2007. Elcock is confident he can secure another world title opportunity with a series of British title defences. First up is Midlands rival Darren McDermott (Dudley), at the SkyDome Arena Coventry on Friday, 20th June on a Hennessy Sports show in association with GoldenPalace.net. Sky Sports will televise the 'Battle of the Midlands' live. "I've still got enough time to achieve what I want to achieve in boxing," said Elcock. "I've had a taste of what it's like in a world title fight – now I want more. "There's still plenty of time for me to get another world title shot. The journey back to the top starts here. "I believe I'm the best in Great Britain and in this fight I want to show people there is still a lot more to come from me."

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