Mitch Leek on His Boxing Journey, Rivan Cesaire Fight & Future Bout with Brock Jarvis

Boxing Journey & Progression

• 💡 Mitch Leek started boxing relatively late, beginning fitness at 14 and proper training around 17-18 years old, learning on the fly through his amateur and professional career.
• 🥊 He had about eight amateur fights with a 50/50 record, considering himself still learning, and then progressed through exhibition bouts to the professional scene.
• 🚀 Key fights like the Jack Brewaker fight significantly boosted his profile, leading to exposure on Channel 7 and expanding his reach within the boxing community.
• 🧠 A pivotal moment was sparring Jeff Horn during his preparation for the Manny Pacquiao fight, which deeply motivated Leek and solidified his dedication to boxing.

Passion for Horse Training

• 🐎 Leek comes from a family with a deep heritage in horse racing, with his great-grandfather winning the Melbourne Cup in 1942, making it a natural progression for him.
• ⚖️ He balances horse training with his boxing career, working hands-on with horses every morning and training for boxing in the afternoon.
• ✅ Training horses is a non-negotiable aspect of his life, and he believes he can continue both careers, leveraging family support and potential workers for big fights.

Upcoming Fight: Rivan Cesaire

• 📅 Leek is preparing for a fight on December 6 against Rivan Cesaire, whom he considers one of his toughest, craftiest, and smartest opponents.
• 🎯 His training camp focuses on bringing his “best me” to the fight, continuously improving fundamentals and learning daily to secure a win against the seasoned veteran.
• 📈 Cesaire has fought top opponents like Lenny Zapp and Jeff Horn, and is on a six-fight winning streak, making him a formidable challenge.

Career Highlights & Aspirations

• ✨ Significant career moments include the Jack Brewaker fight, winning his first Australian title, and securing the IBF World Youth title.
• 🌍 Leek aims to take his career to the world scene, believing he has the ability to compete at the highest level.
• 🥊 He anticipates future matchups with top Australian middleweights, specifically mentioning Brock Jarvis as a desired opponent down the track.
• 🚀 He also highlights the rapid growth of Team Ellis, expecting them to be a major force on platforms like Stan, Fox Sports, or No Limit in the next 12-24 months.