Trainer Anthony Farnell insists light-welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin has what it takes to go right to the top.
Farnell backing former amateur champion to reach the top
Trainer Anthony Farnell insists light-welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin has what it takes to go right to the top.
The 24-year-old surprised many by joining Farnell's stable on turning professional in February but has impressed all by stopping all four of his opponents this year.
The former world amateur champion will take on an as-yet unnamed opponent on the undercard of Amir Khan's world title defence against Dimitriy Salita on December 5.
And Oldham-based Farnell, who is already a highly respected trainer, is expecting Gavin to make it five from five before stepping up in 2010.
"He has made massive progress since the first day he came into the gym," he said. "Having watched him for years I knew he was a great talent, but I didn't how just how good he was.
"He has the best boxing brain I have ever seen, and I have been following boxing since I was about 13 years old. If he can keep his feet on the ground and do what his management team and training team says, he'll go all the way.
"He has improved with every fight. Even though he was an amateur world champion, pro boxing is almost like a different sport.
"Everyone thought he wasn't a big puncher and he is not a massive puncher, but now he can settle down with his shots and put more power into them. With every training camp before a fight he is looking better and better.
"Usually people need fights where they can get in the groove, settling-down fights that people know they are going to win. But with Frankie you can afford to take that risk because of the talent he is."
