British Welterweight champion Frankie Gavin defeated Jason Welborn this weekend to retain his British title. In the build up to the fight, he signaled his intent to try to make 2013 a big year for him.
Gavin, highly ranked as an amateur, stepped up in class in his last last year to defeat former WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter to become the British Welterweight champion. Now 27 years old, Gavin understands he needs to begin testing himself against a higher class of opposition to see if he is ready for world title challenges.
After overcoming personal problems that threatened to derail his boxing career, a re-focussed Gavin had a strong 2012 that was capped off by claiming Witter's British Title.
While understanding he has to continue the hard work he displayed throughout 2012, Gavin stated he wouldn't say no if offered the chance to face a top opponent like Timothy Bradley, Amir Khan or Kell Brook. A fight against an opponent at that level may be a step too far for Gavin, but his willingness to step in with anyone is refreshing to see.
While being way off elite status, Frankie Gavin is one to watch for 2013. He has the momentum from an impressive previous year, confidence from gaining his first title and is hungry for more. Gavin is the No. 1 contender for the European Welterweight title and could enter the world title discussion with a strong year.
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