Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.”

Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.”

I last spoke to Lily Devlin at the beginning of this year. There were hopes of a professional debut in the foreseeable future. But the wait went on. And on. But finally, Devlin has got light at the end of the tunnel. On December 6th, at the iconic York Hall in London, Lily Devlin will finally have that long-awaited professional debut.

“I’m absolutely buzzing to finally have a date set for my professional debut,” Devlin told FightPost. “It’s been a long time coming with a lot of hurdles along the way. So to finally have everything in place feels amazing. I can’t wait to step through those ropes and start this next chapter of my boxing journey.”

The delay to the start of her entry into the paid ranks has been due to a number of issues, Devlin told me. “It took a while to get the green light from Army Sport and to have the chance to sit down with my Commanding Officer. After that, I had to go through all the different medicals, which took time. Then, to top it off, the dates of potential shows kept clashing with work commitments and everyday life plans. So it’s been a bit of a juggling act to make it all come together, but we’ve got there in the end.”

But Devlin fully intends to make up for lost time in December. “I want to make a statement. This debut isn’t just about getting a win, it’s about showing everyone what I can do. I want to prove that I belong at the professional level and set the tone for the career I’m building.”

Like many, Devlin is starting her professional journey at a higher weight before moving down a division or two as her career advances as she moves into title contention. “I’m fighting at featherweight for my pro debut, but the plan is to move down in weight as I settle into the professional ranks and, yes, I’ve got an opponent lined up, so I’m fully focused.”

“My head coach is Jon Dennis, and he has been in my corner since before I joined the Army,” Devlin added. “I boxed for him from a young age, and I’ve always seen him as a second dad. I trust him completely, and he knows exactly how to bring out the best in me. Because I spend time working away from home, I also do a lot of training with Carl Stevens, who worked closely with me during my time boxing for the Army. Both Jon and Carl play massive roles in my career; they push me, believe in me and always get the best out of me. Honestly, I wouldn’t want to work with anyone else.”

After that long-awaited debut is out of the way, Devlin wants to remain busy in 2026. “The plan is to stay active and build strong momentum early on. I want to fight as often as possible, if the opportunities are right. I want to keep developing and testing myself. Every fight is a step closer to proving I belong among the best.”

Earlier this year, Lily Devlin told me she wanted to reach the very top of her sport. That viewpoint is still very much in play. “I know success doesn’t happen overnight, but I believe my potential is as high as the work I put in. If I stay disciplined, keep learning, improving and keep testing myself, I see no limit to how far I can go. World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.”