Scotland Commonwealth boxing gold medalist Callum Johnson will be a world champion within three years, according to his manager, Naseem Hamed.
Light-heavyweight is his professional debut next month on the card defending his title against Ricky Burns an opponent yet to be chosen.
"Callum is a breath of fresh air. Boxing is dying, there are no characters in it," said Hamed.
"I want to bring some flashes back to the game. Callum is something special," and Hamed, who was known for his flamboyant ring entrances and the stadium, added: ".
Lincoln, based in Johnson, 25, represented Scotland at the Games in Delhi by the force of a Scottish grandmother.
Naz said Johnson was his hero when he grew up. To be administered by him is just great.
He always wanted to be professional, but maybe he would wait until after the 2012 London Olympics.
But he is 25 now and I think the time is ripe, and when you have access to promoter Frank Warren and the Naz as manager does not get much better. "Johnson fight the Braehead Arena, before Burns defends his WBO super-feather title against Andreas Evensen.
Light-heavyweight is his professional debut next month on the card defending his title against Ricky Burns an opponent yet to be chosen.
"Callum is a breath of fresh air. Boxing is dying, there are no characters in it," said Hamed.
"I want to bring some flashes back to the game. Callum is something special," and Hamed, who was known for his flamboyant ring entrances and the stadium, added: ".
Lincoln, based in Johnson, 25, represented Scotland at the Games in Delhi by the force of a Scottish grandmother.
Naz said Johnson was his hero when he grew up. To be administered by him is just great.
He always wanted to be professional, but maybe he would wait until after the 2012 London Olympics.
But he is 25 now and I think the time is ripe, and when you have access to promoter Frank Warren and the Naz as manager does not get much better. "Johnson fight the Braehead Arena, before Burns defends his WBO super-feather title against Andreas Evensen.
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