Teddy Wilson already has dreams of becoming a world champion. Picture: Troy Snook

Teddy Wilson, the 13-year-old son of ex-Australian rugby union captain David, cannot legally fight in NSW for another year.

But Teddy is so determined inside the ring — and so naturally gifted — he has shifted his career interstate to Melbourne, Caboolture and Gold Coast, ­winning each fight convincingly.

Teddy Wilson hits the pads with Darcy Lussick’s father Jason. Picture: Troy SnookSource:News Corp Australia

“People stop in the gym and stare at him because he’s so young and so good — they can’t believe what they see, unbelievable,” said trainer and former Manly forward Jason Lussick, the father of Sea Eagles player Darcy.

“He has already got that aura about him, this kid’s got something special.”

Teddy has been selected in the NSW boxing team to contest the Australian titles over five days from May 11 in Queensland, fighting in the 42-44kg weight division.

His father, David, was a Wallabies legend. Now, 49, David played for Australian 79 times at openside flanker and captained the Wallabies in nine Tests.

He also helped Australia win the Bledisloe Cup seven times and was part of Australia’s 1999 World Cup-­winning side.

There is much excitement in the boxing fraternity around Teddy. He is also fighting with the help of Kali Meehan, who won 42 of his 48 professional fights as a heavyweight, 32 by knockout.

David Wilson won a World Cup with the Wallabies.Source:AP

The Daily Telegraph caught up with Teddy during a sparring session at Fight Gym in Manly. He was told to slow down his punches so our photographer could snap some focused shots.

Teddy, who attends St Augustine’s College, Brookvale, travels around Sydney and the Central Coast to find sparring partners. He spars six days a week in pursuit of his ultimate goal — a professional world title.

“I like the strategy in boxing, you have to pace yourself,” Teddy said. “I’m not a brawler, I’m normally a boxer, like jab, jab, come in and then get out. Don’t stay in there for the brawl. I’ll see how I go at the nationals, see how I go from there and then hopefully become a professional boxer.’’

Teddy with Darcy Lussick at Fight Gym in Manly.

Asked about his dad, Teddy said: “I’m proud of my dad, very proud, hope he is proud of me.”

Lussick added: “The kid is very, very special. He is a very dedicated trainer and a very humble kid.

“I know it’s a big call so early but I think this kid can be a world champion.”

Teddy is aiming for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.