Exclusive: GB Boxer Pat Brown Tipped to Take Over and Lead a New Era in British Boxing

Sam Jones believes a new boxing star will be born when Pat Brown, the former Great Britain Olympian, makes his eagerly anticipated professional debut later this month.

Describing the 25-year-old as “a true man of the people” ahead of March 28th’s bout against Vladimir Reznicek, Jones insists the latest addition to his managerial stable is destined to enjoy the same household name status as the likes of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury en route to world championship honours.

Brown has already amassed a huge following in and around his native Manchester, with hundreds of people attending an event designed to celebrate the cruiserweight’s promotional agreement with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. 

Next week’s event, at Altrincham’s Planet Ice venue, has already sold out as the public prepare to witness what Jones is convinced will be the start of a changing of the guard in the sport.

“We think he’s going to be the boy in British boxing,” Jones exclusively told SportsBoom.com. 

“Not just in the future, because I’m talking about the near future too."

“British boxing is crying out for a new star. Someone to grab it by the b***s, pardon my French. Someone to really seize it and take it by the scruff of the neck. 

“A lot of the big names are in the autumn of their careers now. Promoters are asking who the next star, the really big star who crosses the usual boundaries, is going to be. Pat Brown will step forward and be that star. You mark my words. I know it.”

“Pat’s got an exciting style,” continued Jones, whose client list also includes Jack Catterall, Johnny Fisher and Joe Joyce. 

“He’s a lovely guy outside of the ring, with time for everyone. But inside it he’s just a horrible and very spiteful man which is exactly the type of combination you want.”

Brown twice won North-West and English national titles as an amateur, as well as being awarded a place on GB’s prestigious podium squad ahead of last year’s games in Paris. 

Although he fell at the first hurdle in the French capital, losing to Keno Machedo of Brazil, his achievements in the unpaid ranks meant Hearn and Jones both viewed Brown’s capture as something of a coup. 

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Indeed, trainer Jamie Moore and his trusted lieutenant Nigel Travis, of the Moss Side Fire Station Club, calculate his style is better suited to the professional arena.

Echoing that sentiment, Jones said: “Pat is powerful. He’s explosive and, although he’s skilled, has he says he loves a tear-up."

"In short, he’s exactly the kind of person people want to come and watch. Come back and watch, which is important."

“He was a scaffolder at one point. He’s a man of the people. He’s down to earth. That’s why people connect with him and that’s what the wider public are going to love as well - someone who is just like them doing well. They’ll get behind him, that’s for sure.”

Reznicek (15-6-2) is the reigning Czech champion and travels to the North-West on the back of a successful defence against Pavel Hrivnak.

“To use a wrestling analogy, look at when the stars like Steve Austin all disappeared,” Jones said. 

“Vince McMahon stood in front of them and asked ‘Who is going to step forward? Who is going to be my next star?’ In boxing, Pat Brown will step forward and that’s the best comparison you are going to get."

“This is going to be the start of a very amazing journey so just make sure you enjoy it.”