Colin Lynes

Age: 31 (32 in November).

Date and place of birth: November 26, 1977 - Whitechapel.

Height: 5ft 8in.

Weight: 65kg.

Nickname: Lyno.

Home town: Hornchurch, Essex.

Family: Wife Kelly (pregnant - due week of Prizefighter), daughter Cortney (12) and nephew Jaidan (18 months) who has lived with us since 5 wks old.
Trainer: Paul Cook.

Professional record: W31 (12 by KO), L6, D0. Total 37 fights.

Career achievements: Winning IBO Light-Welterweight World Championship, European Light-Welterweight Champion, British Light-Welterweight Champion.

Biggest disappointment: Losing a split decision to Gianluca Branco in Italy.

Favourite boxer: Chris Eubank (a thinking fighter).

Ambition: To win Prizefighter and be in title contention.

Sponsors: Lighthouse Estates (local based company).

Hobbies: Family man.

Profession outside boxing: Part-time school PE instructor and mentor.

Home gym: Hornchurch and Elm Park ABC.

Like about boxing: Training regime, unique, one person, a challenging sport.

Dislike about boxing: Politics.

Favourite other sports: Football and rugby.

Favourite footballl team: Arsenal.

Describe yourself: Calm, caring, approachable, strong, determined, ambitious, fit, healthy, clean-living, family man.

What would you do with the £32,000 first prize?: Baby on way so much-needed funds. Enable wife's extended maternity leave!