On 16 June 2006, after 16 professional fights undefeated, he earned the right to challenge Mark Krence for the British Heavyweight Title.
Steeds was brought in as a replacement for Danny Williams, who was the mandatory challenger for the British Heavyweight Championship at the time, however he pulled out of the fight due to the date coinciding with Ramadan.
[1] Gammer had an opportunity to fight for the British title once again when he boxed John McDermott later that year in an elimination bout.
The retirement did not last that long however as Gammer returned to action in August 2008 when he challenged Francesco Pianeta for the EU Heavyweight championship in Germany.
Despite the injury Gammer fought bravely and looked good throughout until the handicap became too much and his corner pulled him out.