Greenock: Tony Orr in Scottish Lightweight title quest

The 24-year-old will go head-to-head with Kieran Tarleton at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on November 23, as part of a packed out 'KO chaos' card put together by Kynoch Boxing promotions,

And he says he's determined to bring the national title back to where it all began.

Orr is five weeks out from having a shot at his first title (Image: George Munro) Undefeated Orr is just four weeks out from making it five wins from five after expertly navigating his way to go the distance against Joshua Ocampo just last month, when he scored a perfect points victory in Glasgow.

And despite only making his pro debut 16 months ago, he says he's ready to take an unexpected chance to win the vacant Scottish Lightweight Championship belt, with both hands.

He told the Tele: "I'm buzzing for this. This is something that I've wanted since I first stepped foot into the ring as a kid. It's a dream come true.

"It's not only going to mean a lot to me, but it'll mean a lot to my family, particularly my mum, my dad and my sister. It's a dream come true for us all.

"I'm never one to shy away from any fight. The Scottish title is no different, even if it was vacant or not. It's the biggest fight of my life.

"I'd take anybody and anything that comes along. It's a big thing for me and hopefully I can use it as platform to keep on building."

Orr could win his first title in the same place he made his pro debut (Image: supplied)Orr made his bow on the big stage in the same venue in June last year, so winning his first belt in the grade at the same place where it all began would be a full circle moment for him.

But he says his journey to where he is today hasn't been short of challenges, as he juggles working full-time with an intense pre-fight training camp.

"I made my professional debut in the same venue in June last year," he added, "so this is a bit of a full circle moment for me and it's something I don't by any means take for granted.

"I'm fighting for my first title in the same place, so if I can pull it off then it'd mean a lot.

"It's been quite a whirlwind, my time as a pro. I've only been pro for just over a year and I'm already up for my first title. But that's what you call progress, and that's what I always want.

"It's been quite a challenge. Folk think that because you're a pro boxer you solely do boxing. That's not how it works for me yet.

"Instead of waking up, doing a session and then going home to recover before doing the same in the afternoon, I'm up in the morning straight to work. On my lunch break I'm doing four or five mile runs, whatever I can fit in. 

"After work I'm training and trying to get my nutrition right. The only rest I'll get is my eight hours' sleep.

"It's tough, but lifting that belt in five weeks' time would make it all worth it."

Orr says his rise has came quicker than expected (Image: George Munro) A rapid rise in the ring is something that's come as quite a surprise to the orthodox tactician.

Despite this, he says that his success comes down to a team effort, with those around him helping him to the position in which he currently finds himself. 

He added: "After walking away from boxing for four years, I wanted to build myself back up the ladder as quickly as I could.

"I've had five fights in that time and enjoyed every single one. It's not about rushing things either, it's about having the right people behind me and by my side.

"My coach, Jake Murray, has looked after me so well. He's not wanted to rush me nor throw me into the deep end.

"But look, I'm in the deep end now, it's sink or swim time.

"Hopefully in just over a month I'm hearing the words 'and the new...' and I've got that belt. Then I can push on bigger things."