Luke Collins developing at his own pace as Paschal Collins insists on no pressure approach
In a sport built on expectation, Luke Collins is being allowed to develop without it, reveals Paschal Collins.
Ears pricked up when the Collins name echoed around the National Stadium during the amateur portion of the latest JB Promotions bill.
Interest then picked up when it became apparent that Collins was part of the Celtic Warrior crew.
Attention was grabbed further as it was confirmed that the Collins in the ring was Luke Collins, the son of the Irish boxing legend Steve Collins.
It’s the kind of focus that his uncle Paschal Collins is very familiar with and wants to shield him from.
The respected coach and former pro is aware of the pressure that comes with being a boxing Collins, and he is working hard to ensure the latest of the fighting families’ production line can do his learning away from the spotlight.
Under the guidance of Pascal Collins, the young fighterās progression has been organicāalmost accidental.
āHe came in just to train,ā Collins explains when telling Irish-boxing.com the origin story.
āThen it became sparringāand now you look at him and think, heās actually decent,” he adds.
āIām not pushing him,ā Collins stressed. āNo pressure.ā
Personal experience plays a part in slow process plan.
The Celtic Warrior Gym boss is determined to avoid placing unnecessary weight on the next generation.
āI was compared to my brother all the timeāand thatās tough. Steve made sacrifices most people wouldnāt.
āI wouldnāt want him going down that road unless he really wants it.ā
If boxing is to remain a pastime and the son of Steve, brother of Steve jr, nephew of Paschal and cousin to Podge elects against going into the family business, decides to go other routes he’s covered.
āHeās got options. Thatās important.ā
