LEDBURY ace Alex Florence insists he does not want to “rush” his career as he prepares for his third professional fight.

The 20-year-old boxer will take on Ibrar Riyaz at Walsall Town Hall as part of BCB Promotions’ ‘You Asked For It!’ show on Saturday, September 30.

Since turning professional, Florence has chalked up two wins. But having already gained a wealth of experience with around 50 amateur fights to his name he said he wanted to take his time before agreeing to future bouts.

“A win (over Ibrar) would push me on and increase my profile further,” Florence said.

“But I am leaving my career path up to (BCB’s head of boxing) Errol Johnson and I will just keep focusing on beating whoever is put in front of me.

“I want to just take it as it comes and develop myself and take my time.

“I had around 50 fights in the amateurs so I know that I have the experience but I am only 20 so there is no need for me to rush. I don’t want to rush my career.”

The Super Lightweight beat Kristian Laight on his professional debut in April before sending Liam Richards to the canvas in his last fight in July.

“I could box until I am 35 which is a long time and I want to make sure I get everything right and take the right steps,” Florence continued.

“Some fighters only have 20-30 fights so if I have 15 years to have that many, then there is no need for me to rush into it.

“I want to do more of the same in this fight and up the work rate and just continue to impress and show what I am about.

“I want to grow as a fighter and keep learning and then put what I have learned into my future fights.”