Unbeaten super-featherweight prospect Royston Barney-Smith (12-0, 6 KOs) has quick been making a reputation for himself on the Queensberry Promotions exhibits underneath the tutelage of Ben Davison. The Poole native has spoken to BBC Sport in regards to the environment on the health club and what soccer floor he desires to combat at for a world title.
Royston Barney-Smith: Coaching with Champions in Davison’s Gymnasium
Barney-Smith Targets World Title Shot at St Mary’s Stadium
The unbeaten 20-year-old fights out of Ben Davison’s health club with Lee Wylie and Barry Smith. He’s signed to Queensberry Promotions and Frank Warren has been progressing the thrilling expertise at a great price, with him defeating Brian Barajas and Carlos Rayo in his final two fights.
Barney-Smith is clearly in protected arms with Davison, Smith and Wylie, with the Ben Davison Efficiency Centre at the moment coaching a plethora of proficient fighters together with Fabio Wardley and Moses Itauma. Talking to BBC Sport, the 20-year-old was stuffed with reward for the Efficiency Centre and stated: “The environment in there may be unbelievable.” He continued: “We have now Olympians, world champions and nice prospects within the health club. There’s a nice stage of teaching with Ben, Lee Wylie and Barry Smith.”
The undefeated prospect added: “You couldn’t want for a greater workforce. I imagine it’s top-of-the-line on this planet.”
The Poole native has excessive hopes of reaching the highest of the boxing pyramid and would like to combat for a world title on the 32,000 capability St Mary’s Stadium, which is house to Southampton FC: “I do actually imagine that sooner or later I can get into St Mary’s for a world title combat,” Barney-Smith stated.
He added: “However any area will do me. To be sincere, so long as my followers might be there and I’ve a possibility to combat for a belt, that’s all that issues.”
Frank Warren Praises Barney-Smith
Frank Warren has heaped reward on the potential of the Southampton fighter: “He’s nonetheless maturing and received to achieve what we name ‘man power’,” Warren informed BBC Sport.
He continued: “However the strikes he’s received and the boxing data he’s gaining is fabulous and Ben is doing a fantastic job with him.”
Speaking about his clear potential, Warren stated: “As he will get stronger he’s going to get higher and he will likely be handful for anyone. I like his composure within the ring and he listens.”
Warren added: “Between all of us we’re a great workforce and so far as Hampshire is worried they’re going to have an enormous star sooner or later.”
