ADAM Evans did everything right on his debut as a professional, according to his manager.

The Greenbank fighter outscored opponent Matt Seawright in every round of their light welterweight bout at Victoria Warehouse last month.

It marks the latest step on a path the 23-year-old hopes takes him to a British title in the future.

He returns to the ring next month, when journeyman Kristian Laight provides the opposition on a bill at Bowlers Exhibition Centre.

“Adam ticked all the boxes,” said Geoff Hunter.

“He handled the occasion better than I thought he would, with real maturity.

“It’s really important to strike a balance when a guy gets into the ring for the first time as a pro.

“There’s not point him having a walkover, because if it’s over quickly then he’s not going to gain anything from the experience.

“It just means his second fight feels like another debut!

“There are so many variables; your guy is keen to impress, and there’s lots of nervous energy about.

“Adam didn’t get drawn into the games Matt wanted him to play, and he deserves credit for that.”

Evans, who is trained by Frank Collins at Boxing Fit Academy in Lostock Gralam, was granted a licence to fight professionally in May.

Before that, the father-of-three enjoyed plenty of success as an amateur.

After two comfortable victories last year, both by unanimous points decisions, he turned to Winsford-based Hunter as a guide for the next stage of his development.

Evans said: “Geoff and Frank gave me quality instructions, which I followed.

“I was conservative, and felt I had more to give.

“Matt [Seawright] is very experienced though, and a tough lad. You have to respect guys like that.”

Hunter, himself a former heavyweight pro, added: “Adam is ambitious, and talks about wanting to become a national champion.

“I don’t mind that, providing he understands it’s not something that happens overnight.

“He has the raw attributes, and the talent, to go that far though.

“But the professional game is a stark contrast to what he’s been used to as an amateur.

“People punch a lot harder for a start!

“Not only that, there is a wide variety in styles and approaches that test you.

“We’ll be selective with what we do, and build slowly.”