My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going.

But as an amateur, the highest level you can box at is the Olympics. I did that at 18 and felt it was time to move on to other challenges as a professional.

You've got to look and pick your shots - and that's where your class and skill comes out.

The Commonwealth is one of three belts I want to win before going for a world title.

I've had two fights within a month and I can't ask for more than that.

My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going.

There's such a big buzz around boxing at the moment. Everything's happening and there's so much building up with a lot of young talent coming through.