Sab Wells eyeing big end to 2024 after extending professional record to 4-0

After extending his professional career to 4-0, Tasmanian boxer Sab Wells is eyeing off a big end to 2024 and a future Australian title shot.

Sab Wells (right) celebrates his victory over Sadudee Srimueang (left) at The Melbourne Pavillion on June 22, 2024. Picture: Marty Camilleri

While he understands there is still plenty of work to do, Hobart boxer Sab Wells has his eyes on an Australian title following another professional victory on Saturday night.

One of Tasmania’s most promising young sporting talents, Wells extended his career record to 4-0 with a win via referee stoppage two rounds into the four-round bout against Sadudee Srimueang at the Melbourne Pavilion.

Competing in his first professional fight outside his home state, the win was another stellar showing for the 21 year-old who only made the switch from amateur to professional in May last year.

Sab Wells (left) throws a punch at Sadudee Srimueang (right) during their bout at The Melbourne Pavillion on June 22, 2024. Picture: Marty Camilleri.

“I kind of just felt him out in the first round and just collected pieces of data that I could use later in the fight,” Wells said.

“I got into the second round and felt really comfortable on the inside, taking his long range weapons away from him and just chipped away. I kept the pressure high and eventually the referee had seen enough.

“I was surprised I was able to get it done that soon but I was confident I was going to be the stronger guy and be better on the inside than he was.”

Initially set to face Nathan Silver in a six-round bout before injury struck Silver, Wells believed the extra training definitely played a role in his win while also appreciating but not being overawed by competing on a bigger stage.

“I felt really confident in my gas tank,” he said.

“Going into the second round, I said to my coach that I’m just going to pick up the pace and just consistently stay at that level for the rest of the fight. Knowing that I had the fitness for six, eight, sometimes even 10 rounds, I just wanted to go.

“The atmosphere was completely different. You don’t have the same support you would in your hometown but to get in there and get business done and enjoy the experience was really pleasing.”

Wells is now eyeing big things in his future but will turn his immediate attention to two more bouts to close out 2024.

“Winning on a bigger stage like that means you’re in contention for bigger things like the Australian title, which is something I definitely would really want to go for soon,” Wells said.

Trained by Adrain Lovell (right), Wells continues to impress in the pros following a highly successful amateur career. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

“In eight weeks, we’re going to do it again in Melbourne before another fight in Tasmania in October.

“I feel like I’m just starting to get my feet in the pros now. I’m feeling really comfortable every time I get in there. I’ve transitioned my style from that upright, high pace to that slower, sit down, try and hurt your opponent sort of style.

“I’m feeling more comfortable every time I step in the ring.”