Exclusive: Pat Brown Has the Tools to Rule British Boxing, says Trainer Jamie Moore

Pat Brown, who is being groomed as the next British boxer to transcend the sport by becoming a genuine household name, possesses all the attributes required to fulfil his potential according to leading trainer Jamie Moore.

The former GB Olympian enters the ring for the second time in less than a month when he faces Lewis Oakford this weekend, as promoter Eddie Hearn looks to fast-track him to the Lonsdale belt and then European honours.

Bestowed with headliner status on his professional debut, Brown lived up to his billing as one of the country’s finest emerging talents by stopping durable Argentine Federico Grandone at Planet Ice, Altricham, in March.

He followed up that win with a second round knockout of Ivan Duka less than three weeks ago and now faces Oakford on the undercard of Jack Catterall’s welterweight clash with Harlem Eubank.

Moore, who has been tasked with overseeing Brown’s progress through the paid ranks, told SportsBoom.co.uk: “Pat has shown improvements in every fight he’s had so far."

“For me, he’s showing everything that we could ask of him. He’s not where he wants to be yet and he’ll keep on improving."

"But, as far as I’m concerned, he’s the type of lad who is only going to impress even more as the quality of opposition goes up."

“There’s things, habits, we want to iron out from his amateur days. He’s doing that but they are two different games."

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

“Technically, Pat is exceptional and he understands the game. He’s got all of that knowledge."

“The biggest thing for me, though, is his character. He loves to fight. He loves that side of things as well."

"Let’s be honest, if you want to go anywhere in this business, you’ve got to have that in you. That’s something you really can’t teach. You’ve either got it or you haven’t. Pat has.”

Despite only turning pro earlier this year, Brown has already amassed a significant following thanks to his humble personality. 

Combined with his explosive power, the 25-year-old is viewed as the heir apparent to Anthony Joshua’s throne as the king of Hearn's stable. 

Indeed, it is a measure of the Matchroom chief’s belief in Brown’s ability, that he arranged an ‘Evening With’ in Manchester, hosted by commentator Steve Bunce, to celebrate his agreement with the Essex based company.

Moore continued: “If, as expected, Brown defeats Oakford, then it will not be long before his name is being mentioned in the same conversation as Viddal Riley, who currently holds the British belt, and Chev Clarke.

HUMILITY TO LEARN

Moore, who schools Brown at his gym in the outskirts of Manchester, said: “We’re not doing anything silly with Pat. We’ll bring him through the right way, you can be sure of that. But he’s not exactly coming from a low base, is he?"

“One of the things which really impresses me about him is the fact he listens and wants to soak everything up. He’s got that humility to learn, he’s got the attitude and he’s got the desire to go with his ability.”

“On top of all of that, because of the kind of person he is, the people want to get behind him,” Moore added. 

“So all of the ingredients are there. There’s never any guarantees but it’s a pleasure to have him around the place.”