British Prospect Jack Turner Wants to Lord Over Bantamweight
Young fighters starting their professional careers are often full of ambition and unbridled self-belief, feeling that the boxing world is theirs for the eventual taking. Such is the case with British bantamweight prospect Jack “El Terrier” Turner (3-0, 3 KOs), who believes he’s on a path to greatness.
The 21-year-old from Liverpool, England is creating a buzz for himself in British boxing circles. Turner was a local amateur sensation, winning three British National Titles and gaining a reputation for beating up and punishing fighters during sparring sessions.
FULL OF CONFIDENCE
Turner turned pro in May 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he resides. El Terrier made his British boxing debut against Adam Yahaya on October 21.
Fighting on the undercard of Jack Catteral’s unanimous decision victory over Jorge Linares, Turner made easy work of Yahaya, stopping him in the opening round in his hometown of Liverpool. During the post-fight interview, Turner said he plans to take over and rule the bantamweight division.
“I believe I’ll flatten a lot of them. I believe I’ll run through it (bantamweight), and I’ll be world champion. That’s what I believe.”
3kingsboxing.com covered Turner’s fight against Yahaya. What makes him a fighter with real promise is his tenacity and power. There’s a natural aggression to his style that catches your eye. You can audibly hear the thudding impact of his punches from ringside, which speaks to the heaviness of his blows. He’s received high praise from reigning IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards, who has sparred with Turner.
It’s one thing to talk about what you plan to do. But it has to be backed up by talent and a commitment to your craft. Turner has the potential to live up to the hype.
