Total shock.

That is the first reaction of Kent boxing referee Ian John-Lewis, after he was picked to officiate next month’s WBC heavyweight title fight.

The bout, scheduled for March 21, will see current champion Vitali Klitschko clash with challenger Juan Carlos Gomez.

John-Lewis, from Gillingham, has been involved in boxing for 30 years and described the forthcoming bout as a dream come true.

• Hear Ian John-Lewis telling reporter Patrick Gearey of his shock at being picked to officiate at one of the world's most prestigious sporting occasions>>>

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