ALEX MORRISON has dismissed any fears that Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Charlie Flynn will suffer from stage-fright on his first big outing as a professional under the glare of the SKY TV cameras, at the huge Geordie Roar promotion, in Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena, on Saturday night.
The 21 year-old will face English veteran Andy "Thunder" Harris in what is just the second bout of his professional career in an encounter that his manager Morrison is confident will help to start build his pugilist's profile south of the border.
While, with the doyen of the Scottish promotional scene planning two summer outings for Flynn in Glasgow over the summer months, Morrison believes that Flynn will grasp the opportunity to sparkle in the limelight and showcase his quicksilver talents.
"I have absolutely no worries that Charlie will do anything other than enjoy himself on Saturday night. He has already shown at the Commonwealth Games that he relishes the big occasion and if anything the fact that this is such a big bill, plus his first fight on Sky, it will probably mean he raises his game," said Morrison.
The venerable promoter continued: "But Saturday is also a great opportunity for Charlie to let a much wider audience see what he can do and he is very much aware of that and excited about the opportunity to really show what he has under the bonnet.
"With this fight being over six threes and against a durable and tough opponent in Harris, who has been in with good company, it is a step up from the four rounder Charlie had his debut with back in December. So there is a great chance for him to get some rounds under his belt and continue his learning experience as a professional and I have absolutely no doubt that Charlie will make the most of it."
Morrison already has a Glasgow date for Flynn pencilled in at the Thistle Hotel on May 23 and has plans to put the flame haired fighter on in a big public show with British light-welterweight champion Willie Limond later in the summer.
Yet first the boxer who rejoices in the ring sobriquet of "The Mailman" must once again show he is the man for the big occasion.
Meanwhile Morrison has revealed he has reached agreement with the former world rated Edinburgh middleweight Craig McEwan to promote the 32 year-old in the capital.
The promoter said: "I have had talks with Craig and will be looking to put him on in a show in Edinburgh soon. At 32 Craig has plenty still to give and I firmly believe we can get him a British title crack at either middle or super-middleweight."
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