FRANKIE GAVIN got rid of his demons on Thursday when he became British welterweight champ.
Now, thanks to his win over Junior Witter, he can start realising his potential.
The Birmingham ace was part of a talented 2008 Olympic squad that included Billy Joe Saunders, James DeGale, David Price and Tony Jeffries.
But he encountered weight-making problems in the training camp and did not make the final team.
Southpaw Gavin, still Britain’s only world amateur champ, was recognised as the most naturally talented of all the team.
He signed with me in 2009 and raced to nine unbeaten fights.
But then he hit problems. His mother was diagnosed with cancer, his grandmother passed away and he had other personal issues.
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Now, thanks to his win over Junior Witter, he can start realising his potential.
The Birmingham ace was part of a talented 2008 Olympic squad that included Billy Joe Saunders, James DeGale, David Price and Tony Jeffries.
But he encountered weight-making problems in the training camp and did not make the final team.
Southpaw Gavin, still Britain’s only world amateur champ, was recognised as the most naturally talented of all the team.
He signed with me in 2009 and raced to nine unbeaten fights.
But then he hit problems. His mother was diagnosed with cancer, his grandmother passed away and he had other personal issues.
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