COMMONWEALTH Games silver medalist Taylor Bevan is set to make his professional boxing debut after signing a long-term deal with Matchroom.

Bevan, 23, won silver at light-heavyweight at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham but will enter the pro game as a super-middleweight.

He had been targeting the 2024 Olympics in Paris with Team GB but has taken the next step in his development after missing out in qualifiers. 

Bevan will make his professional bow on November 30 on the undercard of Sunny Edwards' fight with Galal Yafai at the BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham.

Bevan told the Daily Echo: "It's like a dream come true to sign for Matchroom, it's always their shows that I've watched growing up.

"There are three big ones in the UK really - it's Matchroom, Queensberry, or now Boxxer. My whole career, I've seen myself going with Matchroom.

"I really like the shows they put on and they've got a lot of top-class boxers as well so it's just great to be a part of that.

"I had two options, turn pro or wait another four years and try and get to the Olympics in LA. I think now's a good age to be turning pro," added Bevan.

"I can take my time with it a bit more, be matched correctly, and not have to rush. Even if I waited four years, there's no guarantee that I'd go to the Olympics.

"It would have been amazing to go to the Olympics but I only really thought of it as a possibility when I got into GB. But I've always wanted to turn pro."

Fair Oak's Bevan has been coached since he was a young boy by his father Lester, beginning at Eastleigh ABC before moving to Poseidon in West End.

Meanwhile, Bevan's 21 year old brother is a professional footballer for AFC Bournemouth and Wales under-21s, making one Premier League appearance.

"My brother and I have always been encouraged to follow our dreams since we've been young, and we've both gone and done that," said Bevan. 

"We haven't made it yet but our dad's always supported us and played a massive part in our development. He's been coaching me my whole career alongside Wales and Team GB."

Bevan will have completed an eight-week camp before stepping inside the ring in the second city against a currently unknown opponent.

He will be under the guidance of former British, European and Commonwealth welterweight champion Colin Jones at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.

British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion Sean McGoldrick is also on Bevan's team meaning he boasts experienced mentors.

"I've known Colin for the last seven years having boxed for Wales when I was 16 or 17 so I trust him," explained Bevan.

"He was my coach for the Commonwealth Games and all the other international tournaments when I was boxing for Wales.

"With Sean supporting me as well, who's a very experienced amateur and experienced in the pro game as well, it's a good team I've got together.

"Boxing as a Team GB amateur, you've got to keep yourself in peak condition all year round because you don't know when you're going to be boxing.

"I feel like that does get to you in the end. Now, there's a bit more structure. I know I'm boxing on the 30th now so I know how to prepare best."

Bevan hopes to continue a strong moment in Southampton's boxing after the likes of Lewie Edmondson's British and Commonwealth win.

He speculated over whether promoters will bring professional boxing to shows in Southampton, mooting the Utilita Bowl as a potentially perfect venue.

And he has his sights set on the ultimate dream in his fledgeling career - landing a World Championship - but he is not piling the pressure on himself. 

"I just want to see how far I can take it," said Bevan. "Since I started in the sport, I have had little goals along the way and beaten them. 

"But I never got into the sport and thought, I'm going to be an Olympic champion or I'm going to be a World Champion.

"I've just always wanted to try my hardest - give 100 per cent and see where things can go - but to win a World Championship, that would be the goal."