Legendary Australian boxer Jeff Fenech has made a striking prediction about Tyson Pedro’s future, asserting that the former UFC fighter has the potential to surpass his own record and become a world champion. Pedro, aged 33, showcased his prowess in his professional boxing debut, securing a decisive seventh-round victory over Taimoor Khan to claim the WBC international bridgerweight title.
In the fight, Pedro exhibited remarkable skill and composure, consistently applying pressure on Khan, which ultimately led to the stoppage. Fenech, who joined Pedro’s training camp just two weeks prior to the fight, expressed his pride in Pedro’s performance, acknowledging the significant achievement of winning a title in his debut.
Speaking with Stan Sport after the bout, Fenech reflected on his own experience, having won the world title in his seventh professional outing. He noted the eagerness of many fighters to match that feat, and confidently suggested that he is training “the guy who beats my record”. The former champion, whose own record stands at 29 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, hailed Pedro’s debut as “unbelievable” and a promising start to what could be a stellar career.
Fenech, celebrated for his accomplishments across three weight divisions, emphasised the importance of the right exposure for Pedro’s growth in the sport. He shared how his own rise to stardom was aided by a free-to-air broadcast of his first world title fight, which significantly increased his visibility and popularity. He believes that with similar opportunities, Pedro could also achieve significant success in boxing.
As Pedro sets his sights on high-profile opponents like Jake Paul, the boxing community is watching closely to see if he can live up to the lofty expectations set by Fenech and others. Fenech’s backing and encouragement, coupled with Pedro’s evident talent and determination, suggest that this boxing newcomer could be on the path to becoming a major player in the sport.