Heavy-handed cruiserweight Patrick Brown has broken the talkSPORT punch machine record – and the leaderboard in one fell swoop.
The Paris 2024 Olympian was at talkSPORT towers to announce the news that he is turning over professional with fast-rising British boxing manager Sam Jones.
Brown smashed the talkSPORT punch machine record and split the leaderboard in the follow-through[/caption]
Brown was knocked out in the round of 16 in the French capital by Brazil’s Keno Machado on points but has a style tailor-made for the paid ranks.
The Mancunian, who is trained by Jamie Moore, is noted for his aggressive front foot pressure and earth-shattering power, which was on full display when he took on the talkSPORT punch machine on Thursday afternoon.
Brown hammered the hanging bag with a thunderous blow that connected with the leaderboard on the follow-through and split it in half – much to the shock of everyone in the office.
Fellow cruiserweight prospect Aloys Junior held the previous record with a score of 982 but Brown hit a 989 to top the broken board.
Explaining his decision to turn over pro at the sprightly age of 24, Brown said: “This is a key moment, I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid.
“Obviously getting on the Team GB squad is a massive achievement but my dream has always been to be in the top pro arenas and follow the footsteps of Ricky Hatton…
“As amateur boxing goes, you have got the in-and-out style but that has never been in my make-up.
“When I get in the ring, of course, I have to be smart but my guilty pleasure is to get into a tear-up, I love it.
“As long as I’m smart and I get out of the way when I need to I’m in the middle of the ring and I’m waiting to have it because that is what I live for.
“In the amateurs, I’m always there in the last round. I’m like a vintage engine.”
Jones, who also manages surging super lightweight contender Jack Catterall, is incredibly excited about his new signing and has tipped him to become the face of British boxing in years to come.
“I think with the crowd he is going to draw, the style he brings he will be the face of boxing very soon,” said the boxing mogul.
“You look at the ticket sellers in British boxing right now, there are not many out-and-out ticket sellers that resonate with the people – Johnny Fisher being one.
“Pat will rival that. He’s got an all-action style, it is a crowd-pleasing style.
“I’ve seen that in the amateurs. I watched him for a while in the amateurs.
“That is why he is the most sought-after talent coming off the squad.
“Every promoter and manager is after him and I’m very fortunate I will be looking after him alongside Jamie Moore.”
