Sean McComb insists the lesson he discovered the laborious method in Sheffield would be the difference-maker when he steps into one in every of world boxing’s most glamorous settings this weekend.
‘The Public Nuisance’ heads to Monaco’s Salle des Étoiles to face unbeaten native favorite Hugo Micallef, and whereas the intense lights and excessive stakes present a stark distinction to his gritty must-win resolution over Ben Crocker on the Park Neighborhood Enviornment, McComb says it was that night time – and one second particularly – that sharpened his mindset for the problem forward.
McComb was dropped within the opening spherical in opposition to the English fighter, a flash second that will have rattled lesser fighters. As a substitute, it introduced round actual readability.
“I instantly simply gathered my ideas and the very first thing I considered was, ‘I received’t make that mistake once more. I received’t come out excessive once more. I received’t be caught on the way in which out once more,’” McComb informed The Ring.
“Once I obtained up onto my toes, I used to be not damage one bit however it was knockdown. He caught me flush. I used to be stunned myself that there was no daze. There was no dizziness. I simply gathered myself and thought, ‘I received’t make that mistake once more’ and I don’t assume I did.”
From that time, the Belfast fighter believes he boxed with management, poise, and rising authority.
“I don’t assume I actually put a foot mistaken after that. Every spherical, because it went on, I felt like I used to be rising into the struggle. It was a brand new expertise for me however I stayed very composed.”
That composure can be essential in Monaco as he steps into enemy territory. Although ‘The Prince of Monaco’ brings expertise, a real menace and the benefits that include preventing at house. Nevertheless, he has by no means been past eight rounds and has by no means confronted a fighter with ‘The Public Nuisance’s’ ring craft.
“He in all probability boxed at a better stage than Ben when it comes to newbie boxing… however relating to skilled boxing, I don’t assume he holds half the expertise I’ve,” McComb mentioned.
“It’s as much as me now to simply flip it on and actually flick the change on my efficiency… I’ve had an awesome camp.”
