The 26-year-old is making his way up the ranks.
Pat Brown claimed his seventh professional win this weekend after stopping John Hedges in the sixth round.
After adding the Lonsdale Belt to his collection of WBA International and IBF Intercontinental titles, attention has turned to his next steps.
His promoter, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn, has since addressed the likelihood of him taking on Jai Opetaia.
Speaking at the post-fight press conference, Hearn said: “I believe he wins the fight [against Opetaia]. I don’t think he’s off the level at all.
“I think he’s the biggest puncher in the cruiserweight division. I know Jai is getting hurt by [Norair] Mikaeljan and those guys; they don’t punch anywhere near as hard as Pat Brown.
“Of course, me calling out those guys after seven fights is not the same as Jamie or Nigel doing it; these guys know.
“I believe he can win those fights now, but we’re not in those fights now; that’s the reality.
“The European title would be really nice.”
What did Pat Brown say?
The 26-year-old seems in no rush to challenge the likes of Opetaia.
He said: “It’s for my team to decide, but I think I’ve got a few fights in me before I get in with [Opetaia], just because it’s not going to do me any harm getting a few more fights under my belt.
“I’ve only boxed twice this year after having a slight injury, but we can keep the ball rolling now and move on to big things.”
“I’m happy to go the traditional route. I’m only 26. But we all need to talk, it’s only just happened and it’s a lot to take in.
“I learned a hell of a lot during the build-up to tonight because it really felt like a big, big occasion.”
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