Britain’s Olympic hero Pat McCormack fights Mexican puncher Miguel Parra on Saturday, September 6, and says that fans haven’t yet seen what he is capable of as a pro.
The Tokyo 2020 Games silver medalist headlines in his hometown of Sunderland for the first time next month and is itching to show more of his talents as he progresses through the levels. He knows that a win against Parra, 25-5-1 (17 KOs), will go some way to moving him closer to a shot at a welterweight world title.
“I believe people have only seen about 65 per cent of me and I’m only getting better,” McCormack said. “In my last fight [victory over Robbie Davies Jr in February] I proved I’m better than British level, and a win on September 6 puts me up onto the world stage.
“[Miguel] Parra is tough, game, and he’s been in there with some good people. So, I’ve got an opportunity to make a statement.
“I’m so glad this fight is in the North East. I’m going to get the win and look good doing it.”
Parra, 32, has won his last three fights since losing against Shakhram Giyasov – by 10-round split decision – in 2024. Thirty-year-old McCormack, meanwhile, is currently unbeaten in seven pro fights – with five wins by stoppage – and is being moved quickly.
