No amount of title will make me reckless – ‘Riiddy’
He already boasts an English title and a WBC world youth crown but Akeem Ennis Brown is determined to stay completely level-headed and goal-focused.
Widely tipped as one of the most talented young British boxers around, ‘Riiddy’ (11-0) returns on the Matchroom show in Cardiff this Saturday as he begins his journey towards even bigger prizes.
Most 22-year-olds might fight the increasing attention and temptations distracting at least. Not this man.
Brown said:
“If things were to ever go to my head, it would mean I’d have to have won the biggest prizes. Even then, I don’t think I’ll make a wrong step because I want it too much.
“The English and the WBC youth titles are nice but they’re just little things to look back on as stepping stones when I’m old. So are the next titles.
“To be honest, until I hold all four world title belts in a single weight division, there’s no chance of me getting reckless. I’m aiming to write my name into history as a pound-for-pound great.
“I think we’ll be moving quickly in the next 12 months. When I turned pro, I said I’d be world champion inside two years. I’ve since learned it doesn’t work like that but I still want tomoving as fast as possible.
“I want British and Commonwealth titles next and then straight toEuropean level. You only live once and if people called me for a world title shot right now, I’d take it. Too many people wait too long and I’ve got youth on my side.
“I’ll do as much as I can while I’m still young. I like to do things the hard way and go a different route. I know I’ve got loads yet to learn but I’m not about the waiting game.
“This show on Saturday, my opponent better be expecting some magic because that’s what I bring. This is my first time in front of Eddie Hearn and on Sky Sports so I want to make an impression. I actually feel a bit sorry for my opponent.”
Joe Cordina tops the bill at Cardiff’s Ice Arena, which will also welcome MTK Global’s Sean McGoldrick back to Wales for the first time in his professional career.
SOURCE: MTK GLOBAL PRESS RELEASE
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