Since 2011. Exile Gym, has produced the most MMA talent coming out in Southampton, and they have the awards to prove it.
Joe Courtney, 21, has been here since he was 13 and is arguably one of the best in the gym as of right now. Not only this, but he attended secret covid sessions coming through the back door, showcasing his dedication and determination to the craft.
And with this dedication and determination, it has earned him a fight on March 15th at Guildhall, Portsmouth. Against an experienced Harvey Innes who has come off a strong start to his amateur career.
When asked about how we was feeling about his upcoming fight, Joe responded with.
“I’m feeling good, i’m feeling quite confident, of course 6 weeks to prepare but I feel really good for this fight”.
What makes this even more impressive, is that Joe trains 6 times a week, every week. As he wants to avoid any mistakes from last fight. He did lose that fight in the final round, however he had ‘4 years out of the cage’ .
Overall, he feels confident for this fight and feels prepared. However, this will be all put to the test on March 15th with his big fight.
