Josh Taylor thinks that he is now getting respect after becoming undisputed at 140lbs, ahead of his upcoming fight with Jack Caterall.
Taylor defeated Jose Ramirez in May this year in order to complete the set of belts at junior welterweight, and while he is uncertain of his long-term plan, he will defend his titles against Catterall in Glasgow on February 26.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Taylor said: "It's been a very proud year for me.
"I feel I'm now getting the recognition I deserve. I think I've been deserving of it for a long time but now I'm on the best platform.
"My fights are now going to be shown to the wider public here [in the UK] and over in America as well so my profile is only going to go through the roof now - especially if I keep getting the right results."
While Taylor is rarely one to hold back in the build-up to a fight, he has been unusually respectful to his fellow Briton.
Taylor explained: "I'm preparing for a hard 12 rounds.
"He's a very good fighter, unbeaten and southpaw like myself.
"He's a come forward sort of pressure fighter and he likes to box a little bit as well so he's got a little bit of everything.
"I have got my hands full and I have to make sure that I go out there on form and if so, on the night, he won't get near me.
"I do believe he won't get anywhere near me, but it's up to me to go there and prove it."