I AM aware that some of you might not be boxing fans, but I ask you to indulge me this week as I introduce you to a young gentleman, 23-year-old Hughie Fury.

He really is a gentleman with impeccable manners and great respect for everyone he meets, who has devoted his whole life to the mastery of his sport.

His dedication has taken him from gold medals as an amateur, to the professional game where he now holds the British title and aims to step up and claim a world title very soon.

I was recently invited along to the Team Fury Gym in Bolton to see Hughie and his father, who also happens to be his trainer, Peter Fury. 

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British Heavyweight Champion Hughie Fury (left) and Wayne Devlin.

I have been good friends with the Fury family for some time, having also performed for them on a few occasions, so it was nice to have the opportunity to catch up with them both.

The thing I love about the Furys is the special relationship they have. It's obvious to all who speak to them just how much respect Hughie has for his father and you can also see the pride Peter has in his son.

Peter is one of the most respected trainers in the business, guiding Hughie to the British title with plans for world titles in the near future.

As both a friend of the Fury's and a fan of boxing I can't wait for that day!

When I arrived at the Fury gym, Hughie was in the ring sparring. Knowing what a polite young man he is it's hard to take in just how ferocious he can be in the boxing ring.

He has great skill and movement and immense power in both hands. It was also really something to see his father guiding him from the corner and seeing first-hand that father-son duo in action.

After his sparring, Hughie and I went for a catch up. I noticed straight away a definite change since I last saw him.

He's always been focussed and driven but there's a new and very serious confidence in him.

He seems every inch the world champion he aspires to be.

I asked him what it was like for him to have his father in his corner and this is what he had to say.

"He tells you straight how it is. If it's a bad day he'll tell you it's a bad day. If something's going right it's going right.

"He tells you straight how it is and that's the relationship we have in the gym. It's straight forward business", said Hughie.

I asked Hughie how he balances family life with boxing.

He said: "A lot of sacrifice and dedication. When in camp I don't speak to my family. I just have sparring partners and my Dad, that's it.

"I sacrifice all my family members and everything when in camp. Obviously my Dad is family but when in camp he's my trainer not my Dad!"

With regards to his future plans, Hughie simply stated: "I want the World Title next".

I for one believe that he will!

When not boxing, Hughie said: "I just like to chill really, you know when you're constantly in this business it takes over, it's hard to do anything else, boxing training is full time.

"That's my life, until you reach your goal you've got to stay dedicated. I want to take over the division and then defend the title and that's it, that’s the plan".

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Wayne was put through his paces in the Team Fury Gym in Bolton.

After our chat Hughie and I went on the punch bags where I was put through my paces.

Ten minutes in I was exhausted. It made me realise just how much commitment Hughie puts in to his sport.

He is at the peak of physical fitness. It's total dedication and I personally really applaud that.

Here is a man with a dream and a goal that he has spent his whole life pursuing and he is well on his way, with his father in his corner, to achieving that goal.

People often think of boxers in a negative light, so having someone like Hughie in the sport really is a great thin.

I believe he is a fantastic ambassador for boxing and I hope the Messenger readers and all the Trafford community will join me by getting behind Hughie and supporting him.

Hughie Fury is a man who is committed to pursuing his dream and giving his heart and soul each and every day in order to become the next Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Next up for Hughie, a possible IBF World Title Eliminator with Kubrat Pulev, which I believe is in the negotiation stages.

Then perhaps he will get his shot at the title against the current holder Anthony Joshua!

Thank you so much Peter and Hughie for inviting me into your gym, which was a great experience.

I wish them both all the very best.