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New Frank Warren star who makes debut this weekend reveals what it was like to spar pound-for-pound superstar
Charlie Senior is dreaming about appearing alongside the sport’s biggest names one day, but the red-hot prospect has already had a taste of what it takes to share the ring with an elite name.
This weekend, on the huge Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood event , live on DAZN from Nottingham, Senior will make his professional bow, and he is confident he can emulate his amateur form inside professional code.
A decorated star for Australia, Senior’s stint in the unpaid section of the sport peaked last year when he won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
Making the choice to capitalise on that honour, Senior was highly sought after by the sport’s leading promoters before making an ‘easy decision’ to become the latest Olympian to join Frank Warren’s thriving stable.
Getting ready for his professional debut under the guidance of Eddie Lam and Alan Smith, Senior has been working hard behind the scenes as he looks to mkae an immediate impact on Saturday night, and his preparations have been helped by a high-profile star.
Earlier this year, Senior sparred Shakur Stevenson and with the Newark man well on his way to reaching the top of the sport, Senior was eager to make a big impression going in with the American superstar.
Victory for Stevenson will enhance his elite credentials and with Senior determined to one day reach a similar level, he has provided his reflections on what it was like to compete with the current lightweight world champion.
“It was an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down,” said Senior during an exclusive chat with DAZN News just days before his maiden pro outing.
“I’ve always wanted to test myself against the very best in boxing and although I’m at the start of my journey, it’s always good to get in there and take a closer look at what it takes to reach the highest level.
“As you can imagine, he was a great fighter, and I learnt a lot from. It was eight rounds. Eight or six rounds, but I’m almost sure it was eight, and it just went so fast because it was good to be in with one of the sport’s best fighters and test yourself against him.
“I’ve always prided myself on being an elusive fighter with a great defence and Stevenson is well known for being hard to hit. It was like a chess match at times but I’m grateful for the experience and would love to do it again.”
