Ross with Trevor Cattouse.
 "I
feel very strong in my fights and I am learning all the time, anybody
who steps into the ring with me is going to have a hard night's
work in front of them."
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Ross went on to win his first
amateur fight on a stoppage in the third and last round. He showed
a lot of heart and determination in toppling his taller opponent.
Ross received the best boxer of the night award, and the dream had
started, he was hooked.
"When I won my first fight I got immense pleasure from being called the winner and hearing people cheering for me, I wanted more."
Ross carried on through the junior ranks and then before turning
senior, Doug decided to excel Ross' career further by moving into
the London gyms. He decided on The Lynn after talks with Keith Walters
the gym secretary and Jim Smith the head trainer who helped Doug
in bringing out the best in Ross. Also during this time Doug (who
was constantly looking to develop Ross and his future opportunities)
introduced another of his former fighters Trevor Cattouse, who once
a week offered Ross one to one training at the Jack Beards Professional
Gym in Tooting.
It was Doug's plan for Trevor to become Ross' pro trainer when the
time was right, understanding that he would need someone to take
care of the physical training (as he was getting no younger) to
supporting his technical expertise. With the move to The Lynn came
Ross' first fight as a senior at sixteen, this was in the London
Novices. Ross made it through to the final but got disqualified
for ducking too low!? (against a 6ft opponent - Ross being 5ft 6ins
at the time). Years went by and Ross was becoming a fighter with
good solid skills and was becoming known for his aggression, heart,
fitness and non-stop punching.
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