CHARLIE FLYNN has made clear his determination to be at the forefront of the next generation of boxing talent emerging in Scotland three weeks ahead of his debut in the paid ranks.

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games lightweight gold medallist made the decision to turn his back on a potentially glittering amateur career that could have reached new levels with an assault on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, just weeks after his defining moment in the unpaid ranks.

As Ricky Burns scrambles to revive a flagging career at top level and Willie Limond eyes a European light-welterweight title challenge in February at the age of 35, Flynn is determined to assume the status of the coming man as he bids to fill the dearth of top-quality fighters emerging in the Scottish pro ranks.

The 21-year-old has also revealed that his choice of Alex Morrison and Eddie Hearn as his managerial was the only one for him despite overtures from Frank Warren.

"Ricky Burns is maybe coming towards the end of his career and, although it is great that Willie Limond could be fighting for a European title next year, there maybe isn't that much coming through behind them and I want to be the man in Scotland: the next big name in Scottish professional boxing," said Flynn.

"I know there is an expectation and pressure on me to perform but it has been that way in the amateurs for so long that I am used to it. My professional career will be a long journey and my debut at the Thistle Hotel, on December 14, is the first step on that road; basically I can't wait for it to come round.

"My mindset is that I want to learn from every fight, not get ahead of myself, absorb everything I am learning in the gym from Peter [Harrison] and let Alex and Eddie mould my career. It's a really exciting time."

Flynn's new manager Morrison has already outlined a schedule he believes can make Flynn a world champion in around two years' time and his new charge admitted that it was his new manager's unswerving belief in him that convinced him to sign for Morrison Promotions.

"For Alex Morrison to be saying that he believes I can be a world champion in around two years is a fantastic vote of confidence in me and really shows you how much belief he has in my ability," admitted Flynn.

He continued: "But I wouldn't have got this far if I didn't have the same confidence in myself, which definitely helped when it came to the Commonwealth Games in the summer.

"Alex managing me is very important, as I thought it was a must to have a Scot in charge of my affairs and if you look at what Alex has done for Ricky [Burns] and then Willie [Limond] then he is totally the right man."

While Flynn will make four appearances south of the border on Hearn's Sky Sports-networked shows, he will also feature on major Scottish cards at either the Emirates Arena or the Hydro, and the Commonwealth Games lightweight champion admits he is keen to start his new career on the Morrison Promotions show which will also feature the debut of his fellow Team Scotland member Joe Ham.

"I can't wait to turn pro but 2015 is what is really exciting me. I know that Alex [Morrison] and Eddie [Hearn] are looking for me to box up to six bouts in some of the biggest venues in England and on some massive cards, which is fantastic," said Flynn. "It's going to be important to stay busy, as I want to get in the best shape I can and then stay in that type of condition. If I'm boxing six times in 2015 that means I am in action every two months and that is what I will need to establish myself in the professional game."

Under the watchful eye of trainer Peter Harrison, Flynn has already made his adjustments to his style as he prepares to turn professional. "The work I have been doing with Peter at Glasgow Phoenix is very much about getting the extra power in my shots. In the amateurs everything is 100 miles an hour but, in the pros, you have to slow things down and pace yourself, so I have become more compact, really stiffened my arms when I am throwing my shots and looked to be putting more power in every punch.

"I have always been confident I had the right style to make it in the professionals and now my first fight is just three weeks away at the Thistle Hotel I can't wait to prove that."