SAMMY Ait-Tales insists he is up for the challenge after signing a professional contract.
The Bicester BC boxer, who will compete under the tutelage of coach Daza Usher, is fighting in the super-welterweight category.
Ait-Tales, 27, who works as an electrical engineer, has won 25 of his 30 fights to date.
He said: “I feel this is a progression from the level I currently compete at.
“The professional ranks will be a lot tougher.
“The level of opposition will improve, but I feel I am ready to make a mark on the pro scene.”
Usher added: “Sammy has been a pleasure to train for the last five years.
“He always puts in maximum effort and shows a great attitude in the gym.”
Meanwhile, Blackbird Leys boxer Daniel Robinson has been crowned Home Counties Class A champion.
Competing in the National Development Championships at Berinsfield, Robinson beat Qasim Kayani, of High Wycombe ABC, on a unanimous decision.
After a slow first round, he dominated the second, before forcing a standing eight count in the last.
Fellow Blackbird Leys fighters Keenan Dallimore and junior Joe Gaul both received byes to the Home Counties final.
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