Harrow’s own Simeon Powell, a finalist in the 2023 PFL European Championship, is set to make his highly anticipated debut in the Bellator MMA promotion.
Powell will face Rafael Xavier in a Light Heavyweight contest on Saturday, September 14, as part of the Champions Series card at Wembley Arena.
Simeon Powell, who grew up in Harrow, has fond memories of his hometown, which he shared with Harrow Online in a 2022 interview.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Powell said, “I spent a lot of my time at Manor Park youth centre. I remember seeing that getting built and then finally attending Kickz. I went to Harrow High School. The school at the time was rough to say the least, but it helped shape me into the man I’ve become today as there were so many supportive teachers in the school.”
Looking forward to his upcoming fight, Powell expressed his excitement and personal connection to the venue. “This fight is a massive milestone in my career. Being born and raised in Harrow, fighting at Wembley Arena has always been a big dream of mine,” he stated.
As Powell prepares to step into the cage at one of the most iconic arenas in the world, his hometown of Harrow will be cheering him on, proud of the local talent representing them on the international stage.
Chris Mitchell is the founder and editor of Harrow Online, Harrow’s leading local news platform.
He launched Harrow Online in 2010 as a Facebook page sharing local news and information. Since then, it has grown into a trusted source for breaking news, crime, council decisions, planning, transport, business and community stories across the borough.
Harrow Online reaches hundreds of thousands of readers each month and has a social media audience of more than 200,000 followers.
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