How did you get into boxing and what age did you start going to the gym?
My dad got me into boxing he worked for my amateur coach Sid Khan who runs Earlsfield abc. I started going down the gym when I was 7.
Who has been the biggest influence in your career so far?
My biggest influence in my career so far has been my daughter Alyssia (2 years old) I want to be able to give her the best upbringing I can so when it gets hard I just think of her.
What was your amateur record and did you win anything as an amateur boxer?
I had 94 amateur bouts and won 72. I won a Gold medal at the Four Nations. I won the CYPs Championships. I won a Gold medal at a multi Nations in Bosnia. I was a Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Federations Championships. A Silver medalist at the GB Championships. 3xSchoolboy finalist. Senior ABA Runner up.
Do you miss fighting as an amateur?
I don’t miss fighting as a amateur I’m enjoying being a professional now.
How did you find the step up from amateur to professional boxer?
I found the step up hard. It’s alot tougher in the pros but I’ve settled in well.
Your favourite boxing memory to date?
Winning the Gold medal at the Four Nations it was my first time boxing for England.
Who is your dream opponent you would like to fight at your weight level?
Floyd Mayweather
Who is your Favorite boxer and why?
My favorite boxer is Tommy Hearns. He was a big tall welterweight like me. I like to fight the same as him.
What fighter of today would you say your style is mostly like?
Not sure about fighters of today so im gonna say a young Tommy Hearns!
Is it tough to go full time and do you have to be more flexible to make a living from the sport?
I’m not full time yet. I’ve got a full time job aswell. The money isn’t great to be honest but if I keep doing well im sure I will be a full time pro soon.
What sort of level do you hope to reach?
I wanna be in this sport for the long run and reach world level.
Your now 4-0 how do feel your carrer has developed so far?
I’m and feeling really good and happy with how my career is going. My next fight is on the undercard of Ricky Burns vs Michael Katsidis and it’s going to be a 6 rounder so the rounds are getting stepped up now.
Ricky Burns is stepping up in weight to take on Michael Katsidis, who wins this one and why?
I think this is gonna be a really good fight. I think Ricky Burns is going to win if he keeps it long and doesn’t get involed in a tear up, he will out box Katsidis. I Think Katsidis has been in one to many hard fights , Ricky is still fresh.
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