Adam Maca has no regrets over shunning teenage living for the life of a boxer. The featherweight prospect is one of British boxing's rising stars and has made an immaculate start to his career in the paid ranks. He has stopped each of his five opponents and returns to the ring next weekend on the undercard of Josh Padley's European title fight against Aqib Fiaz.
A Life Dedicated to Boxing
Having first pulled on a pair of gloves aged seven and having turned professional on his 18th birthday last year, Maca has known little else but boxing. He said: "I've never been really interested in parties and things. My two best mates are professional footballers, my other mate is a proper gym boy. So my circle is just a bunch of athletes. I never see life outside of training and eating well. If I didn't box, it probably would be much different."
Facing Older Opponents
Turning pro as a teenager meant Maca had to get used to facing grown men. He added: "It was weird fighting opponents much older than me at first. On my debut, I'd never boxed without a head guard before and I'd never boxed someone much older than me. I was thinking, 'You could be my dad' because my opponent was 36 and I was just a fresh 18-year-old. But I think I've just got used to it and I deal with everyone the same as I would someone my age."
Maca returns to the ring next weekend, continuing his promising career in the featherweight division.
