Manchester-born cruiserweight Pat Brown, 26, headlines at Co-op Live on Saturday against unbeaten John Hedges for the British and Commonwealth titles. A Team GB Olympian from the 2024 Paris Games, Brown prioritises family pride over world titles, stating it's about "putting massive nights on for people". His father, his biggest inspiration, instilled values of humility and fearlessness: "If I feared someone in the sport, then it's not for me. I'll just walk away."

Hedges, from Essex and unbeaten in 12 fights, represents Brown's toughest professional test yet. Brown's knockout rate stands at 100% with four wins inside two rounds, establishing him as a rising prospect. The fight's venue shift from Planet Ice in Altrincham to Co-op Live reflects his growing fanbase, with 2,000 attendees expected after 300 turned up for his 2024 signing announcement.

Brown acknowledges Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are in career twilights, creating demand for British boxing's next star, but remains unfazed: "People will either like me or they won't. I'm never going to change."

He dreams of an Old Trafford boxing match, recalling 1993's Eubank vs Benn clash. Katie Taylor's recent Croke Park event proved such barriers can be broken, fueling Brown's ambition for the "Theatre of Dreams".