HIGHLY-respected boxing trainer Mick Jelley believes former protege Scott Quigg is maturing into a truly world-class fighter.

Quigg paraded his WBA super-bantamweight belt in front of the crowds at Bury’s JD Stadium last Saturday after completing his fourth defence of the title against Stephane Jamoye the previous weekend.

And Jelley, who trained Quigg in his early days at Bury Amateur Boxing Club, rates the 25-year-old’s latest victory as his best yet.

“A lot of people discounted his opponent because he was brought in at the last minute, but I can tell you Jamoye is no mug,” said Jelley.

“He has fought some top, top people and could have been very dangerous, but Scott made him look ordinary.”

Jamoye took a step up in weight to face Quigg after his previous opponent was forced to pull out through injury.

But the 24-year-old Belgian went into the fight boasting time in the ring against some top-notch boxers, including WBC super-bantamweight champion Leo Santa Cruz.

Yet Quigg completely dominated Jamoye before the fight was eventually stopped inside three rounds.

“It was his best, most accomplished, professional display yet and I think he is now showing some real signs of maturing into a truly world-class fighter.”

Jelley should know after helping to hone the talents of a young Amir Khan, among countless others at his Seedfield training base.