JORDAN Flynn isn’t feeling the pressure as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.

The Cowley boxer faces Kane Baker in a rematch tomorrow, with the bout an English super featherweight title eliminator.

Flynn won 77-75 on points at the O2 in London back in April, with that fight on the undercard for Anthony Joshua’s comeback against the United States’ Jermaine Franklin.

In addition to the bout being a title eliminator, Flynn also has the chance to extend his unbeaten run to double figures, as he boasts a 9-0 record since his first professional fight in December 2019.

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“All the talking is done and it’s time to put it into the ring on Saturday,” said Flynn.

“He’s been chatting a bit of rubbish, which is good for the build-up and the fans, but I’ve just got to go in there and win the fight.

“It’s an English title eliminator and live on DAZN. It’s a big stepping stone and the biggest fight of my career.

“Each fight at this level is going to get bigger and bigger, and harder, and with more eyes on it.

“That’s why it’s important to take it one step at a time.

“There’s no increased pressure, it’s just a fight and what I do in the gym. It’s another day at the office.”

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The April bout marked the first time Flynn had fought an eight-rounder, while this time, he will face a first 10-round bout.

“I’m always training hard, so the rounds won’t be a problem,” said Flynn.

“I’ve got to take each round as it comes, and the main thing is to win and put in a good performance.

“He’s a tough opponent and will need breaking down. We both know each other from last time, but I only really trained for two and a half weeks then, so he hasn’t seen the best of me.”

Flynn, an Oxford United fan, was welcomed onto the Kassam Stadium pitch at half-time during last weekend’s win against Carlisle United.

“I’ve always been an Oxford fan and supported the team,” he said.

“It’s a good relationship to have and it’s good to stick together, and for me to show support to the players.

“It’s something I want to do more of, and to go to more games when I’m not in training camps.

“I want to motivate the younger generation in Oxford. It’s nice for the young boxing fans to have someone to look up to, who’s from Oxford.

“I didn’t have that when I was younger and I used to travel two and a half hours to East London just to train.

“I get messages from the youngsters and it really does motivate me.”

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