If the fight is called tomorrow, Bahamian Super Featherweight Champion Meacher 'Major Pain' Major said he would be ready to go, regardless of who would stand in the opposite end of the ring from him. It appears that he'll still have to wait another two-and-a-half weeks though.

Major is scheduled to step into the ring on February 4 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, in the first segment of a 'King of the Ring' series being staged by Major Promotions and Entertainment.

He still doesn't know who he'll be fighting as yet, but the newly-appointed Bahamian Super Featherweight Champion is ready for any challenge put in front of him.

"First of all, I have to give thanks to the Almighty God for giving me this opportunity, thanks to my trainer Sensei Gregory Storr, and also to Cassius Moss who will be working my corner. I'm grateful to these guys for recognizing my potential and my talent and helping me to fulfill my goals," said Major yesterday.

"I feel great right now. I'm in excellent condition and my training staff deserves all the credit."

Major, 30, was recently appointed as The Bahamas' Super Featherweight Champion by the Bahamas Boxing Commission.

He won The Bahamas' Lightweight title outright over Richard 'The Hammer' Pitt six years ago, but has since moved down in weight class to super featherweight.

So far, he is undefeated in the super featherweight class. He doesn't expect that record to get blemished anytime soon. Major, 18-4-1, last fought on August 13 last year when he defeated Cuban Alex Perez at the Nassau Stadium. He is also undefeated in his professional career at home.

"I feel like it's a great opportunity, and at this stage of my career, I'm prepared to take advantage of any opportunity right now," said Major.

"I really want the people to come out and show their support because it's going to be a great show. I'm looking to put on a spectacular show for the Bahamian people.

"I'm always excited when it comes to fighting at home. I love to fight in front of the Bahamian fans. Had it not been for the Bahamian people coming out and showing support, the inspiration wouldn't be there. When I come out and hear them cheering for me, it breathes life into me. They are the reason for me being able to knockout my opponents."

Just recently, a proposal went out to Major to fight lightweight George Ashie, from Ghana, on his home turf on their Independence Day for the British Commonwealth title. Major said that it is very unlikely that he will be heading in that direction.

"If I fight anyone for the Commonwealth title, I would want it to be right here in The Bahamas," said Major. "As a boxer, you just can't take any fight that is presented to you. If the opportunity comes up in my weight class I will definitely take it, but I have to be careful not to just take any fight. Number one, I would have to move up in weight class to fight him, and number two, the fight would be on the guy's home soil on their Independence Day. To me, that doesn't make any sense because that is a fight where you would almost certainly have to knock the guy out. They're not going to let anyone just come there and take home the Commonwealth title."

As for the British Commonwealth Super Featherweight title, that belt remains vacant. Major is hopeful that an elimination bout for that title would be set up after his fight next month. He is awaiting confirmation from the commission and the Commonwealth Boxing Council as to when he will get that opportunity.

"The fight next month is just a stepping stone for bigger and better things in the future," said Major.

"After this fight, I should definitely know where I stand in regard to an elimination bout for the Commonwealth title. I'd love to have that fight here on my home soil where I could have the support of the home crowd.

The main thing right now is to get in the ratings in the WBA (World Boxing Association) and the WBC (World Boxing Council). That's the main thing right now, and that's what I'm aiming for. I just want to thank my parents Anthony and Patrice Major for always standing by me, thanks to my sponsors Ali's Glass, D'Albenas Agency and Raw on Da Porch. I'm extremely grateful for their support.

"Thanks also to the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas for allowing the amateur boxers in the country to be apart of this show. The main thing is for the Bahamian people to see the future stars of The Bahamas. I'm not going to be on the stage forever, and neither will guys like Valentino, Carl and Jermain 'Choo Choo' Mackey, so these young amateur fighters are the future of boxing in The Bahamas."

In the co-main event on February 4, Dencil 'Death' Miller will make another run at it as he will go up against Richard Pitt. Miller, 46, said that this very well could be the last fight of his career.

"Well I want to go out strong," said Miller yesterday. "Richard decided to challenge me after I defeated John 'The Beast' Wesley last year, and I accepted. I feel real good right now. I'm confident that I can come out on top. I'm focussed and still in good shape so I feel like I will put on a good show," he added.

Anthony 'Psycho' Woods is expected to fight on the undercard, and amateur standout Lester Brown, the nephew of Ray Minus Jr., is expected to make his professional debut.

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