Jordan Reynolds said he wants to “do the people proud” after claiming a dominant debut win in the pro ranks last night, beating Robbie Chapman in a six-round middleweight clash.
The Farley Hill fighter was victorious by 60-54 on the referee’s scorecards at the University of Bolton Stadium, despite turning pro 13 months ago and having his start in the paid ranks curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
But after a title-laden amateur career that included a place on Team GB, Reynolds got on the front foot from the first bell and rocked his London opponent with a body shot just before the end of the second round. And though Chapman proved defensively stubborn, the Lutonian was always in control.
Afterwards he told Behind the Gloves: “I prepare for six hard rounds and instead of rushing, I thought let’s showcase my boxing skills. Behind the jab, I wasn’t getting hit, my reflexes (were good) and I wobbled him a couple of times, so it shows that I’m heavy handed. I’m happy with that.
“I haven’t boxed for a long time. To jump into six rounds, he’s a seasoned pro, he’s been 10, 12 rounds. I could’ve gone in there, with someone that’s had 50 fights and won two.
“I want to be climbing the rankings quick and do the people proud.”
At ringside after the fight, Reynolds said: “It’s been around two years now since my last fight in the amateurs. It’s been a long period of hurdles, but it’s helped build true resilience and character. We’ve got the ball rolling now and I want to climb the rankings.
“I’ve got a crowd-pleasing style, and I can box or have a war. I want to keep growing and become a conditioned professional. I got six good rounds in the bank and you can’t beat that experience.”
