Andrew Selby set for professional debut against Haji Juma on Friday

Andrew Selby is 'back in love with boxing' ahead of making his professional debut against Haji Juma on Friday.

The former world amateur silver medalist, 26, takes on Tanzania's Juma (15-7-5-KO7) in Newport and is hoping to follow in the illustrious footsteps of his world featherweight champion brother, Lee.

Flyweight Andrew told Sky Sports: "I can't wait. I've been training really hard. I'm fit, in shape and my weight's fine. I'm ready to fight whoever they put in front of me.

I had a bit of a bad run in the amateurs. My heart wasn't really in it any more. I'd stopped training as much. But now I've turned pro, I've got the love back for it.

"I had a bit of a bad run in the amateurs. My heart wasn't really in it any more. I'd stopped training as much. But now I've turned pro, I've got the love back for it. Five rounds suited me better. Three rounds is too fast. The more rounds the better for me.

"I'm trying to follow in my brother's footsteps. We've been training together all our lives. You can't get better than training next to him. He's world champion so I think he's the better!

"I just punch when I'm in range and try not to get caught with a big shot. I'm aggressive and throw a lot when on the back foot. I just have to watch they don't counter me.

"I watched all the boxers growing up, like 'Prince' Naseem, and that's a bit like how I fight.

"I fought Vasyl Lomachenko as an amateur, and obviously he won. I'd say within 10 fights, we'll get the rounds in and then go for title fights. It's up to my manager though - hopefully he'll get me some good fights. I'm 26 and not getting any younger.

"Charlie Edwards is really good. He's English champion so maybe we can get a fight down the line. I think I can become a world champion."

In addition to his world silver medal in 2011, Selby won bronze in 2013 and is also a two-time European champion.