Brooklyn Andresen is well-supported by his coaches and promotion.
Shepparton boxing sensation Brooklyn Andresen is preparing for his second professional match after claiming a stunning victory on his debut earlier in 2026.
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The Goulburn Valley pugilist, who fights out of Melbourne’s Team Ellis Gym, is fast making a name for himself as one of Australia’s most talented upcoming talents in the ring.
He lived up to his promise in consummate style on May 2, stunning spectators at Melbourne Pavilion with a steely unanimous points decision triumph against Emirhan Cosar at the “Pretender to Contender” event.
Cheered on to victory by his army of supporters from his hometown, the man known as “Kid Brook” came of age following a storied amateur career which saw him fight over 30 times across locations as far afield as Norway, Iceland and Poland.
Turning professional was represented the realization of a lifelong dream for the 23-year-old who was a protégé of the late Dwight Ritchie during his fledgling days growing up in country Victoria.
He will return to the Pavilion on July 11 as he looks to go two-from-two on a card headlined by Team Ellis head trainer Lucas Miller and Dane Alchin, who will battle it out for the Australian Bridgerweight title belt.
In addition, fans will be treated to a contest between IBF Youth world champion Mitch Leek and current ANBF NSW champion Abdul Abdulrahman on the night.
Shepparton's Brooklyn Andresen is preparing for his second professional fight. Photo: Team Ellis Promotions.
Speaking to the News, promoter Jake Ellis previewed Andresen’s contest with Cem Deniz, who will arrive at the Pavilion boasting experience across separate combat sports including Muay Thai.
“We were really happy with (Brooklyn’s) debut, we ended up with a much bigger opponent than we would’ve liked, about a head bigger and a full weight division heavier,” he said.
“It was a really good performance against a real testing, big opponent and obviously, Brooklyn had a little bit of rust coming into that - having had a bit of a lay-off from his last amateur fight.
“Brook’s fight is over four rounds again, which will probably be the case for his first four to six fights as we’re making sure we give him as much time as possible to mature and get some rounds in his legs.
“The main goal is to get as many people of different styles and shapes in front of him so he can get that experience.
“This time, we’ve gone with an opponent that has had dozens of Muay Thai fights and a few boxing fights - including a win against Mike Esgandari, who had a 6 wins and two losses.”
Outlining what the Shepparton fighter needs to do to prevail against Deniz next month, Ellis sized up the latter’s strengths and tactical approach in the ring.
“He’s got a lot of ring craft and has a very high boxing IQ so he’s a bit of a back-trotter so he’ll box off the back foot and Brooklyn will be coming forward but this kid will be looking to walk him onto shots,” the promoter said.
“So Brooklyn has got to be nice and tight and not look to be too greedy with his shots.”
Brooklyn Andresen will take part in the next “Pretender to Contender” event at Melbourne Pavilion on July 11, tickets are available for purchase online.
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