Today we welcome Adam Maca on to the pod. Adam is an 18‑year‑old Brighton‑born bantamweight boxer rapidly emerging as one of Britain’s most exciting young prospects. With Albanian roots and a stellar amateur pedigree—including two Junior European Championship titles, five national titles, and silver at the 2023 IBA Junior World Championships—he has built a reputation for aggression, composure, and elite skill from a young age. Now signed to Matchroom Boxing, Adam made his professional debut in June 2025 at Madison Square Garden, showcasing the confidence and drive that has long defined him. His blend of talent, ambition, and early success marks him as a standout rising star in the sport.Adam describes how his family is the basis of his support and how his team around him allow him time to focus on the important aspects of training. He also describes how his amateur career and the coaches he has worked with have shaped who he is as a person, athlete and boxer and how their influences have contributed to where he is today.

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