While he respects what the judges bring to the table, Brandon Lynch has done his best to render their job as extraneous as possible. Thus far, the up-and-coming heavyweight prospect has ensured that none of his opponents have made it to the final bell. However, during his latest trip to the ring, the 31-year-old was forced to put on his thinking cap, as opposed to relying on just his natural brute strength.
Just a few short weeks ago, on April 1st, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Lynch (4-0, 3 KOs) was unable to land his money shot against Dennys Reyes. Although he would ultimately cruise to the finish line, scoring a unanimous decision victory on the night, Lynch wasn’t exactly pleased with his performance.
Of course, picking up the victory was salient. Yet, thanks to his pernicious KO power, Lynch is slowly realizing that there aren’t many heavyweights that will be willing to remain put and slug it out with him.
“It was a learning experience,” said Lynch recently to BoxingScene.com. “I had to accept that this guy didn’t want to stand flat-footed and trade heavy shots with me. Maybe he thought he could move around long enough and get a decision but he thought wrong.”
With the fourth win of his career placed safely in his back pocket, Lynch has refused to take much, if any, time off. Instead, a loud chorus of thumps and bangs can be heard reverberating throughout the gym as famed trainer Andre Rozier shouts instructions.
When he isn’t seen lumbering around, Lynch, unlike most pugilists, couldn’t care less about the growing amount of media commitments that will inevitably come in his direction. Considering his unassuming and soft-spoken demeanor, the need to improve while remaining out of the public eye is paramount.
But in addition to enjoying his time cramming his noggin with knowledge, Lynch grows somewhat irate as he continues to read about the gigantic paydays that his fellow boxers continually deposit into their bank accounts. While he isn’t exactly sure when he’ll line up against another dance partner, Lynch is simply hoping that his efforts will pay off in a big way.
“Boxing is a lifestyle. I’ve had a lot of these long breaks but I’m always right back in the gym. It’s where I’m most comfortable. I’d like to be back in the ring sometime in May. I have some real credentials, at least real enough to make some money. I really don’t want attention or fame but I need to be good at what I do.”
The enormous sums of cash, though needed, isn’t the end all be all for Lynch. More than anything, he craves the approval and validation of those around him. With a household filled with strong women who helped raise him, Lynch is optimistic that he’ll be able to reward them with something that is far more valuable than greenbacks and diamonds.
“I want to make all the ladies in my life smile. My mom, my grandmas, my nieces, my aunts, all that. Hopefully, I can make everyone smile and proud.”