How did you get into boxing?
My older brother started boxing and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I started at aged 8
Who/what inspired you in the beginning?
Once I got in the gym watching the older boys train and sparring inspired me.
Best advice you were ever given?
Always train hard
Where do you train?
I train at St Josephs in Newport
Who is your coach?
Tony Borg
What was your amateur back ground and record?
I had about 100 fights, only losing a handful. I boxed internationally for wales and won the welsh national title ever year until I turned pro
Who was your first coach?
Peter Anthony
Do you have a day job?
No just boxing
Other than boxing what are your hobbies and pastimes?
My hobbies include falconry, hunting, shooting and reading.
If you wasn’t a boxer, what would you like to be?
A Rapper
Whats your best asset?
My Speed
What/Who inspires you Now?
I am inspired everyday because one day I want to be world champion
Whats your Honey punch?
Left Hook
Best opponent you have sparred with?
Gary Buckland and Andrew Selby
Best prospect you have seen?
Mitchell Buckland
Your favourite Ring walk music?
Big L – lifestyles of the poor and dangerous
Best fight you have seen live or on TV?
Marvin Hagler v Thomas Hearns
If you could be ringside for one fight next year which one would it be?
Mayweather v Paquiao
If the phone rang this afternoon with a Big fight offer, who would the opponent be and where?
Alex Miskirtchain, the world champion in my hometown, Barry in Wales
Best and worse thing about the boxing game?
For me the best thing about boxing is winning and the worst part of boxing is the inactivity.
How do you deal with your pre-fight nerves?
I get nervous but I’m fully focused on the fight.
Best friend in Boxing?
My younger brother Andrew Selby
What rule would you introduce/change in Boxing if you could?
I wouldn’t change anything about boxing.
Toughest Part of training?
Running
Toughest Opponent you have faced?
Patrick Okine, he can hit hard!
Other Sports?
Just boxing…
Favourite all time fighter?
Muhammad Ali
Favourite British fighter Past?
Prince Naseem Hamed
Favourite British fighter Present?
Nathan Cleverly
Your Website
www.leeselby.com
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