Casimero nakaharap na si Micah
MANILA, Philippines — Sa unang pagkakataon ay nagkita sina Flilipino world bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero at challenger Duke Micah ng Ghana sa final press conference kahapon.
Isasaere ang laban sa Showtime, target ni Casimero ang kanyang ikaanim na sunod na knockout victory sa pagdedepensa ng suot niyang World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight crown laban kay Micah sa Linggo (Manila time) sa Mohegan Sun Casino sa Uncasville, Connecticut.
“This is my first time on Showtime, so I want to give everyone watching an impressive performance. I’ll go for the knockout,” ani Casimero, nagdadala ng 29-4-0 win-loss-draw ring record kasama ang 20 KOs.
Ang huli niyang pinabagsak ay si South African Zolani Tete sa third round para makopo ang WBO belt noong Nobyembre sa England.
Hindi binabalewala ng tubong Ormoc City, Leyte ang kakayahan ni Micah (24-0-0, 19 KOs) na kumatawan sa Ghana noong 2012 Olympic Games.
“My opponent is a mature boxer with good expe-rience. But I’m going to be too strong for him. I believe I’m the best at 118-pounds,” wika ni Casimero, dating kampeon sa light flyweight at super flyweight divisions.
Determinado naman si Micah na talunin si Casimero para maiuwi ang WBO title sa Ghana.
“I have to stick to my game plan. I expect my opponent to box and move. I’ve prepared for a couple of attacks that I think he will use,” ani Micah. “I’ve ne-ver been more ready for a fight than I am for this one.”
Kapag tinalo si Micah, handa si Casimero na umak-yat ng timbang para labanan si Luis Nery na haharap kay undefeated Aaron Alameda para sa bakanteng World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title.
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