New English welterweight champion Sean Noakes says his title success is still to sink in. Noakes, 29, took the belt in just his eighth professional contest after a unanimous points victory over Inder Bassi (12-2) at the 02 Arena in London at the end of last month. A dressing-room visit from brother and fellow boxer Sam settled the nerves and as the Maidstone man headed to the ring he knew it was going to be his night. “English champion after eight fights isn’t too bad, is it?” said former Westree amateur Noakes. “It’s still not really sunk in but I’ve never been up for a fight so much. “Backst…
