Frankie Gavin Adding Power To His Game
By Terence Dooley
Birmingham’s Frankie Gavin has amassed a perfect 3-0 (3) record in his first season as a pro, the former amateur star – Gavin won gold at the world championships in 2007 - believes that he is heading in the right direction, he also feels that he has shown increased punching power over the past year.
Gavin stopped Graham Fearn in two one-sided rounds last month, the young boxer is enjoying the paid ranks, and he feels that questions are being answered in every fight.
“People asked if I would have the power to make it as a professional,” said Gavin. “They said I had a very amateur style and I wouldn't be able to win fights by knocking my opponents out. But now the critics are beginning to realise that not only can I box, I can punch as well.
”When I was growing up, I always watched tapes of boxers who were body-snatchers, and that's the style I've been trying to emulate in sparring. Things have been going well, but I'm miles away from being the finished article just yet. There is so much more to come and I'm really excited about what I'll have to offer in the next few years.”
Gavin, 23, signed-off with a warning for his future opponents. “Not only is my power improving with every fight, it's improving every day, and I've been able to keep my speed as well. I don't think any light-welterweight in the country can match my punching ability,” he exclaimed.
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