Gifted former amateur star Taylor Bevan makes his debut in Birmingham on Saturday and the super middleweight prospect is already in good company.

Originally from Southampton in the UK, but now fighting out of Wales, the Matchroom signing is being managed by Brian Peters, whose impressive stable includes Katie Taylor, Liam Paro and Regis Prograis.

“It’s brilliant, I feel like I’m in the best hands possible, to be honest,” said Bevan. “The stable of fighters he [Peter]’s got, it just shows the level that he’s working at and if I can go on to achieve the level of things that they have, I’ll be more than happy with where I’m at in my career.” 

The Commonwealth Games silver medallist fights 7-8-1 (1 KO) Greg O’Neil on Saturday, and is looking to impress in his first start in the pros, catching the eye at the Resorts World Arena.

“I can’t wait. Hopefully I can showcase my skills to the audience and just show what I can do on Saturday,” Bevan added. “I just want to showcase what I’m capable of, being an exciting fighter and I’m definitely going to do that. The ultimate goal is a world title, but we’ll take it one step at a time. I’m only 23 so I’m going to take my time and move up the ranks.”

Bevan said he did not look far beyond Matchroom once talks to sign him opened. He knew what he wanted and where he wanted to be.

“They come across as a very professional promotional company,” he explained. “I’ve always watched their shows, growing up, and it was a gut feeling to go with them. Definitely the one for me.

“I let my management team deal with that. I didn’t really ask too many questions, Matchroom just felt right for me and they sorted it for me.”

Bevan also feels that his style is suited to the pros, and he is hoping to adapt quickly. After missing out on selection for the Olympics, he knew it was time to make the switch. 

“I’ve always had ambition for turning pro,” he added. “Since I started boxing, I saw myself turning pro. I’m at a good age now, turning 23, to turn over, I gave it my all to go to the Olympics, I gave everything in the amateurs. I was the ultimate professional, to try to qualify for the Games but it just wasn’t to be and I felt now was the right time to transition over, and so far, I’m enjoying it. 

“I think I’ve always had more of a pro style. I’ve always had power, I’ve got an exciting style, I’ve always been super-fit so I’m in exciting fights and I’m hoping that will translate to the pros over the longer rounds, I hurt people and start getting on top of them as the rounds go on.”