Watson turned professional this year after nine years in the sport

Guernsey's Bradley Watson has set his sights on winning the Commonwealth flyweight title following his move into professional boxing.

The 20-year-old turned pro in the summer after competing at high-profile events locally for several years.

He told BBC Guernsey: "Within the next two years I'm hoping to achieve a British title, then after that move on to a Commonwealth title.

"But being a pro based in Guernsey is quite difficult," he added.

Watson says stepping up to the professional ranks has led to a marked increase in the intensity of his training.

"There's more sparring, longer runs, conditioning, and fighting without a head guard or vest," he explained.

The flyweight, who started boxing aged 11, said he still takes a lot of support from his club, the Amalgamated Boys Club.

He said: "I love the sport and all the lads at the club - they're my best mates."

Watson, who will be known as the 'Glamour Boy', added that his height of 5ft 10in will hopefully give him extra reach and a "height bonus on most fighters".

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