NAYLOR Ball will wrap his hands as a professional boxer for the very first time confident that he can get the job done in style.

Ball, 19, signed with Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions back in September 2016 and on Friday, February 24 will step out into York Hall, London to perform in front of a thousand people.

Fighting out of Guildford City Gym, and with the hometown support of Iver in his corner, Ball pulled no punches when speaking to the Observer.

Featuring on the undercard of a main event for the Commonwealth Flyweight Championship, Ball is still unsure who awaits him in the ring, but he remains adamant that the choice of opponent will have little bearing on the result.

“I’m really not too worried who they pick. My style means that I’m capable of finding a way through most opponents,” he said.

It was Ball’s ability to carry himself with the poise of a champion, even before his rise to the pro ranks, that convinced his team that he was ready to turn to a career in boxing.

Ball continued: “It’s been a more of the same approach for my first professional camp.

“I’ve been doing a lot of roadwork, out running most mornings, looking to improve my stamina.

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PHOTO: Iver heavyweight Naylor Ball will make his debut as a professional boxer at York Hall in London on Friday February 24.

“There has also been a lot of sparring. We had Nicholas Webb in for a few rounds. He is currently ranked number nine in Great Britain.”

Whilst the nature of his training may have remained largely the same, the six-foot six-inch, 17-stone heavyweight, believes his athletic ability is still developing with age.

“I’m beginning to discover what they call man-power, even within the short time I’ve been a professional,” he said.

His dynamic style caught out many opponents on his journey to become the National Youth Super Heavyweight Champion. He is not just fast for his size, he is fast for most sizes.

Ball commented: “My footwork has always been there for me, along with my hand speed.

“This allows me to land more frequently, but these days when I do people rarely get back up.”

Knockouts aside local businesses have already started to take an interest, no doubt aware of the exposure Ball could soon offer them.

“I want to thank my sponsors for helping me to fulfil my dream,” said the boxer keen to stick to his roots.

Victory in February would be another large step for the Iver heavyweight, who remains a potential star approachable no matter how marketable.