He may be in the Twilight of his career and zeroing in on his 40th birthday but “Sugar” Shane Mosley is still a tough night’s work for anyone. For a few years now Mosley has wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao, he has got what he wished for and takes on the Filipino Icon on 7 May in Las Vegas at The MGM Grand in front of millions on Showtime PPV. It’s a fight Mosley believes he can win; he has blind faith in his ability and left his position as a partner of Golden Boy Promotions to take up this challenge. Mosley 46-6-1(39) has fought many of the best fighters in the world from 135-154 winning 5 world titles in 3 weight classes. He’s been one of the standard bearers of the past 2 decades fighting 15 past or present world champions including Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto & Floyd Mayweather.
Q & A with “Sugar” Shane Mosley
Q & A with Krzysztof Wlodarczyk
Next weekend Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk 44-2-1(32) will hope to make a second successful defence of his WBC Cruiserweight title when he meets his unbeaten mandatory challenger Puerto Rican Francisco Palacios. Wlodarczyk 29, will be doing it in front of his home fans in Poland, he hopes that a win will clear the way for the much talked about Cruiserweight Tournament to take place in the second half of 2011. Here’s what he had to say on how he first got in to Boxing, his Interests and the much talked about Cruiserweight Super 6.
Q & A with Luis “El Nica” Concepcion
Most Boxers will tell you their not scared of anyone. This came to pass for Luis “El Nica” Concepcion 22-1(17) a few weeks back when he was confronted by a Bull and was left needing 7 stitches. As one of his trainers joked “You should not worry, If he is not afraid to be in front of a bull imagine when he is in front of another boxer”. Thankfully the heavy handed Panamanian is fine and looking forward to making his first defence of the crown he was awarded in January when Daiki Kameda abdicated from his thrown as WBA Flyweight champion. It allowed Concepcion 25, to be made up from the Interim champion to full champion. It allowed him to add his name to an impressive band of his countryman that includes Roberto Duran, Panama Al Brown, Eusebio Pedroza plus many others. Having achieved his first goal he intends to prove he deserves to be mentioned in such illustrious company. Here’s what “El Nica” had to say on various subjects from his career, private life to his recent brush with the bull.
Q & A with Yuriorkis Gamboa
For many years when we watched the Boxing at the Olympics we would wonder at the greatness of many of the Cubans, knowing that we’d never see them in the pro game after Fidel
Castro banned professional sports on the Island in the 1950′s. There was a long line of brilliant pugilists who never made the leap Teofilo Stevenson, Felix Savon et al. However in late 2006 news broke that three 2004 Olympics gold medallists had defected whilst in a training camp in Venezuela. One of them was Yuriorkis “El Ciclon de Guantánamo” Gamboa. He moved quickly impressing fans and media alike with his blinding hand speed and crowd pleasing offensive skills that set him apart from the rest. While the rule of thumb with most Cubans is that they are by and large stylists, whereas Gamboa is far more aggressive and looks for the KO. After just 2 years in the pro ranks Gamboa won the WBA featherweight title, after 3 successful defences he added the IBF crown to his list of achievements. Next up for Gamboa is Jorge Solis on 26 March in Atlantic City. If Gamboa beats Jorge Solis on 26 March in Atlantic City, NJ a fight with Puerto Rican star Juanma Lopez will be one step closer. It is hoped that the two who seem to be on a collision course will meet later in 2011. For now Gamboa 29, will focus his attention on Solis and look to improve his 19-0(15) record. Here’s what Gamboa had to say.
Q & A with Steve “USS” Cunningham
While many boxers from around the world look to come to America and get their big break, one American fighter is doing things a little different. Philadelphia native Steve “USS” Cunningham 24-2(12) realised that after just one Television appearance on American airwaves that he needed to change things, so he did just that, making the unusual move of signing with a foreign promoter in the form of German power house Sauerland Events. Fighting abroad is nothing new for Cunningham 34; he’s fought overseas many times. What makes Cunningham more unusual is the fact that he’s also a world champion; he currently owns the IBF Cruiserweight title. However the Cruiserweight division has little appeal in America, whereas it’s one of the show piece weight classes in Europe where all the other champions reside and that is something that certainly interests the former Navy officer, who wants nothing more than to unify the Cruiserweight division. Maybe then America will take notice.
Q & A with Rocky Fuentes
As 2010 started Rocky Fuentes 28-6-2(18) was just another fighter in the Flyweight division. However he enjoyed a very successful year claiming the OPBF 112 title when he went to Japan and beat reigning champion Masafumi Okubo. He followed that up with 3 successful defences, all ending inside the distance, with two of them on the road in Japan. The 25 year old is a product of the very successful ALA Gym in The Philippines. He hope’s he is able to follow in predecessors footsteps and also win a world title. He is currently highly ranked WBC 3, WBA 6, IBF 7, WBO 6 & The Ring magazine 8.
Q & A with Billy “The Kid” Dib
World rated Featherweight Billy “The Kid” Dib 30-1(18) hails from Sydney, though is of Lebanese decent. He enjoyed a successful amateur career, before injury prevented him representing Australia at the 2004 Olympics. It was at this point Dib traveled to Sheffield, England to train with his hero Nassem Hamed. Hamed liked what he saw and encouraged his young protégé to turn professional. Having quickly rattled off nineteen wins over the next four years he got his title shot when he went up against Steve Luevano. It was to be Dib’s only career loss to date, going down to a decision. Still only 25, Dib has rebounded well since going 9-0(7) with 1 No Contest. An impressive performance Saturday against Ricky Sismundo 18-5(7) could propel him back into the world scene. The young veteran believes he’s learnt from the Luevano loss, along with sparring in America and is nearing a second opportunity. Currently he’s ranked WBA 12 & IBF 4.
Q & A with Miguel “Titere” Vazquez
Like many boxers Miguel “Titere” Vazquez 27-3(12) had a tough upbringing, brought up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he turned to Boxing because his father had previously been a prize-fighter. After a tough start to his career in which he lost three times, before he met up with Javier Capetillo (Former Antonio Margarito trainer) who revitalized and transformed him. He quickly made a splash becoming the first man to beat Breidis Prescott, who has previously Knocked out Amir Khan is less than a minute, when he got off the canvas himself to post a split decision victory. That put him in line to fight for the vacant IBF Lightweight title against teak tough Ji Hoon Kim. Once again Vazquez used his sublime skills to outpoint the hard charging Korean. Since that win last August Vazquez 24, has defended his crown late last year when he outscored Ricardo Dominguez. Next up he faces rugged Australian mandatory challenger Lenny Zappavigna in chief support to Cotto-Mayorga on 12 March in Las Vegas. It pits the classic boxer verses the marauding power puncher and will allow the victor to really make a name for himself.
Q & A with “Showtime” Paul Fleming
Australia has a rich recent tradition in the Super Featherweight & Lightweight divisions where both Robbie Pedan & Michael Katsidis won world titles respectively & and Lenny Zappavigna will challenge for one on 12 March. Next on the production line could well be “Showtime” Paul Fleming 8-0(5). The 22 year old represented his country in the 2008 Olympics having had a stellar amateur career before opting to turn professional. He hopes to fight in America in 2011 where he’s well aligned with manager Cameron Dunkin & promoter by Top Rank. Here’s what Fleming had to say about his life, his passion for tattoos and the recent flooding in his home state of Queensland.
Q & A with Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga
It’s never dull when Ricardo Mayorga’s about that’s for sure. For the past decade the Wildman from Nicaragua has enthralled us with all action style and bad guy ways. Now 37, Mayorga 29-7-1(23) may not be a young fighter but he still feels he has a role to play. He firmly believes he’ll KO Miguel Cotto on 12 March in Las Vegas and then get a shot a Manny Pacquiao in what he thinks will be his career defining moment. Mayorga first sprang to prominence beating Andrew Lewis for the WBA Welterweight title, he then stunned Vernon Forrest KO3 to add the WBC title to his collection. He then won a rematch before losing a majority decision for all the marbles against Cory Spinks. He became a two weight world champion when he claimed the WBC laurels beating Michele Piccarillo in 2005. Never one to turn down a challenge Mayorga has fought many of the top fighters of his generation including Felix Trinidad LKO8, Oscar De La Hoya LKO6, Fernando Vargas PTS12 & Shane Mosley LKO12.
Q & A with Juan Carlos Payano
Last year under the radar the very well respected Juan Carlos Payano who had enjoyed a stellar amateur career finally decided the time was right for him to move into the pro game. He had fought in many International tournaments including 2 Olympics & World Championships and had received an offer an offer he liked so elected to hang up the head gear. The 26 year old Dominican Republic born fighter is currently 4-0(2) though is based out of Miami, Florida. He intends to have a big 2011 and move quickly. Here’s what he had to say.
Q & A with Mikael Zewski
While the Canadian people love Lucian Bute & Jean Pascal what they crave more than ever is one of there own to reach such hights on the world stage. In 2010 after a standout amateur career Mikael Zewski decided to to turn pro, he’s quickly reached 7-0(4). So far Zewski has looked the part using his undoubted skills to turn back all challenger’s. The 22 year old plies his trade in the Light Middleweight division thought at nearly 6 feet tall he could well one day grow into a fully fledged Middleweight. He hails from the Largest Industrial City in Canada Trois-Rivieres in the province of Quebec. It is situated roughly half way between Montreal & Quebec City which should help him become an attraction in both City’s. He’s already very popular, if he can continue to shine he may in a few years become his countries next star.
Q & A with Scott Quigg
One of Britain’s most promising prospects is currently Scott Quigg, he boasts an impressive 21-0(14) record. He campaigns in the talented Super Bantamweight division and though a pro since 2007 he is already fighting the twelve round distance and has showed talent and poise that belay his 22 years. Recently he took himself to The Wild Card gym in Los Angeles which of course his the home to several of the top fighters in the world including Manny Pacquiao & Amir Khan. This year Quigg hopes to win the British Super Bantamweight title and make inroads to his eventual goal of winning a world title.
Q & A with “Mighty” Mark Melligen
Just over a year ago “Mighty” Mark Melligen was coming along nicely he had got a spot on a card the night before his countryman Manny Pacquiao was due to fight Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. His fight was against the more experienced Mexican Michel Rosales, with the aim of showing how far Melligen had come along. However the fight before Melligen was due on saw his good friend Z Gorres triumph against Luis Melendez in a fiercely competitive battle but ultimately lose consciousness before ultimatly having surgery on the left side of his brain. The experience stayed with Melligen who found it understandably difficult to regain his focus and lost a close split decision. Since that near fateful night Gorres has thankfully recovered well and is able to enjoy a near normal life away from Boxing while Melligen has gotten back to winning ways going 4-0(2) since the Rosales setback taking his overall record to 20-2(14). Next up for the humble Filipino is Gabriel Martinez 27-1-1(14) on the undercard of Montiel-Donaire on 19 February.
Q & A with Nonito “The Fillipino Flash” Donaire
The best don’t normally fight each other much below Featherweight in Boxing and it’s even rarer to see them fight on HBO or Showtime. However late last year Showtime realised the potential in the Bantamweight class and looked to create another Super 6, which would of included consensus number one Fernando Montiel against Nonito Donaire who was moving up in weight but considered by many to have star potential. Ultimately a deal was struck outside of the confines of a Bantamweight Super 6 that meant Montiel would defend his WBC & WBO titles against Nonito Donaire and HBO happily picked up the fight which takes place this Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV. It’s a very attractive match up between two guys who’s styles mess very well, both have power, speed and excellent fundamentals. For his part Donaire 25-1(17) will be looking to in his own words “Sky rocket his career” he knows this fight holds the keys to possible stardom & crossover appeal enjoyed by only a handful of Boxers today. He has a massive upside and many believe him to be someone who can do much like his fellow Filipino Manny Pacquiao did and move successfully through the several weight classes. At only 28 already conqueror of 2 worlds he seeks a third knowing this will be the toughest fight of his career.
Q & A with Jan Zaveck
When you think of the Worlds top Welterweight’s Jan Zaveck doesn’t spring to mind. However the 34 year old Slovenian who boasts an impressive 30-1(17) career record is the current holder of the IBF championship. He won it late in 2009 in South Africa when he shocked reigning champion Isaac Hlatshwayo, stopping him in three rounds. Since then he has made two successful defence’s in front of adoring home fans stopping Rodolfo Martinez in the twelfth & gaining revenge for his only loss when he outpointed Rafal Jackiewicz. He holds the distinction of becoming the first Slovenian to win a world title. He regularly draws crowds upwards of 10,000, such is his popularity he’s the reigning Slovenian Sportsman of the year. He’ll once again be heavily supported when he faces Paul Delgado who is rated 15 with the IBF on 18 February in his countries capital of Ljubljana.
Q & A with Ryan Rhodes
Patience is a virtue and it’s exactly what Ryan Rhodes 45-4-1(31) needs to be awhile awaiting his shot at a title. Rhodes 34, of Sheffield, England sprung onto the scene when he won the British Light Middleweight title in only his eleventh fight months short of being a pro for two years, he then became the quickest to ever win the Lonsdale belt outright. It looked like the self styled “Spice Boy” would become a star, but in Boxing that star can quickly be shot down. He stepped up to challenge the vastly more experienced Otis Grant for the vacant WBO Middleweight title and lost a decision. After 3 wins he fought dangerous puncher Jason Matthews against at 160 for the WBO Interim title. Again it wasn’t to be and Rhodes was stopped in the second. It looked as though that would be the end for Rhodes, that is unless you know him. He remained in the game and though he toiled away in small arena’s around the country losing a couple more, also both at Middleweight. His career looked to lack direction until he finally got what he wanted most a shot at his old British Light Middleweight title over a decade after he first held it. It wasn’t a chance he was about to let slip through his fingers and he stopped champion Gary Woolcombe in nine rounds. Since then he’s moved on to the European & International scene. Injury forced him to relinquish the European title late last year he’s now waiting for purse bids before he can try to win back the title he never lost in the ring against Lucas Konecny. Also in the works is a possible IBF title shot against Cornelius Bundrage. He’s currently on a ten fight winning streak that goes back to 2006, that see’s him placed highly among all the World sanctioning bodies WBC 3, WBA 9, IBF 3 & The Ring 4.
Q & A with Paul “Dudey” McCloskey
Will he wont he, that’s been the question for Paul McCloskey over the past few weeks. Finally after a couple of weeks of negotiations his promoter Barry Hearn came out and officially said late last week whom ever Khan faces on 16 April it wont be McCloskey. Hearn was quoted as saying ““The deals placed on the table were an insult to Paul, an undefeated fighter and a European champion. Amir cannot fight himself, and I’m afraid you have to pay opponents to step in the ring with you, and pay them fairly.” So the Dungiven native will look to move on an defend his European title, previously it had been announced he’d fight on the 5 March against Italian Michele Di Rocco, however that looked to be off as he’d fight Khan now that’s not happening it remains to be seen as to whether the Di Rocco match will be rescheduled. At 31, McCloskey is in his prime and fighting as well as ever having stopped his last 5 opponent all in either British or European title fights taking his overall record to a pristine 22-0(12). He hopes to continue that run and get what he’s due in 2011 and not have to take scraps that he believes he was offered by Team Khan. Currently “Dudey” is ranked WBC 4, WBA 5 & The Ring 10.
Q & A with Akifumi Shimoda
Just hours after winning the WBA Super Bantamweight title Akifumi Shimoda 23-2-1(10) took time out to speak with 15rounds.com. He was understandably tired after his title winning performance against Ryol Li Lee but also very pleased. He took the title by winning a twelve round decision. Both men touched down in an action packed third round, Lee was also on the canvas in the fifth and eighth stanzas. When all was said and done Shimoda 26, won by scores of 118-109×2 & 115-111. Though he now trains in Tokyo at the Teikken gym he has previously worked under the stewardship of Kenny Adams in Las Vegas where he would undoubtably honed his skills in the early days. Here’s what Boxing’s newest world champion had to say.
Q & A with Cassius “Mr. Shy Guy” Baloyi
Having debuted way back in early 1993 Cassius “Mr Shy Guy” Baloyi has enjoyed a hugely successful career. Over the past 18 years, he’s collected fringe world titles with the WBU at 122, 126 & 130 before he finally got his chance to win a major world title in 2006 when he claimed the IBF Super Featherweight crown beating old war horse Manuel Medina. The title joy didn’t last long as he shockingly lost the title to Gairy St Clair in his first defence just two months latter. While some fighters would of moved up in weight, looked at other avenue’s to win a world title Baloyi stuck to his guns and was active, 2 fights later he fought St Clair again this time in an IBF 130 title eliminator as St Clair had also lost the crown. Baloyi dually out boxed St Clair and then beat countryman an IBF Champion Mzonke Fana to reclaim his old crown. After one title defence he lost the crown a year later to another South African, Malcolm Klassen in April 2009. Since then he has managed to beat Roberto Arrieta before he fought and lost to Fana for the Vacant IBF title. This Saturday he fights young Dominican Republic boxer puncher Argenis Mendez 17-1(9) at home in South Africa in an eliminator. It’s fair to say that the IBF title has had it’s share of owners over the past few years but it says a lot about it that Baloyi keeps coming back to try to win it. Currently the Johannesburg native is 36 years old and sports a 37-5-1(19) ledger.
Q & A with Jason “The American Boy” Litzau
Coming into 2010 Jason “The American Boy” Litzau 28-2(21) was just another fighter. However fast forward twelve months and the Minnesota resident has placed himself on the cusp of a world title shot, having beaten both Rocky Juarez & Celestino Caballero in Super Featherweight contests, both as a heavy underdog. Both fights were exciting all action fights shown on HBO where the likeable & engaging personality of Litzau shone through. It’s been rumoured that he may fight either Daniel Ponce De Leon or Adrien Broner next, though nothing has been agreed upon as yet. It’s hard not to pull for Litzau who’s paid his due’s and now looking to achieve his ultimate goal in becoming a world champion. Litzau is currently ranked WBC 5, WBA 2, IBF 5, WBO 11 & The Ring magazine number 10.
Q & A with Urbano Antillon
Having gone taken part in one of the fights of 2010 Urbano Antillon earned a well deserved break over Christmas having gone life an death with Humberto Soto for Soto’s WBC Lightweight crown. Despite the punish nature of the fight with Soto, Antillon has recovered well from the cuts and other stresses that the fight took out of him and is already back in the gym and keeping himself fit. It’s widely thought that Antillon 28-2(20) will get a rematch that will be chief support to Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley on 7 May live on HBO PPV. That is the sort of platform the rematch deserves where it will be seen by a full house at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas plus millions around the world. It’s just what Antillon wants and he hopes that this time he can achieve his objective and become a world champion.
Q & A with Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley
As Tim Bradley’s nickname “Desert Storm” suggests he’s a trooper. He’s one of Boxing’s blue collar fighters, he’s never had anything given to him the easy way, just through sheer hard work. He first won a world title back in May 2008 when as the underdog he traveled to England where he fought awkward, southpaw Junior Witter. Witter started well, but typical of Bradley he slowly solved the puzzle that was Witter dropping him in the sixth along the way to winning a split decision. The old adage winning a title makes a fighter better came to bear when he outpointed tough guy Edner Cherry before again accepting a tough assignment, he headed to Quebec, Canada to defeat Kendall Holt. This time Bradley revealed something different he showed just how well conditioned he is twice dragging himself off the canvas and riding out some tough patches to unify the his WBC crown with Holt’s WBO title. After being forced to vacate the WBC title he fought former unified Lightweight champion Nate Campbell, after handling Campbell well winning the opening three rounds on all three judges cards Campbell appeared to retire between rounds. At later inspection the California commission wavered the result opting to change it to a No decision. The Californian Native closed out an impressive 2009 with a sparkling display of savvy and ring generalship as he posted a near shut out of Lamont Peterson in a fight many believed to be 50-50 going in. When various fights fell out including a mooted battle with Argentine power puncher Marcos Maidana fell through Bradley opted to head up to 147 and meet another Big punching Argentinean in the form of Luis Abregu. While Bradley may not of had the power or size of Abregu, he had the ring smarts and speed advantages to gain the points win. During 2010 Bradley struggled to get any of the fights he hoped for at 140, however he helps get Boxing off with a bang when he fights unbeaten Devon “The Great” Alexander on 29 January on HBO at the Silverdome, in Pontiac, Michigan.
Q & A with Devon Alexander “The Great”
St Louis is a Sporting town they have three major franchises The Blues, The Rams & The Cardinals with the later being very successful. Second only to the Yankees in terms of World series they have won. If Devon “The Great” Alexander 21-0(13) wins his upcoming unification with Tim Bradley on 29 January they could well have a new franchise. Alexander 23, is one of the City’s big success stories already having won the WBC & IBF 140 titles. Earlier this year he was awarded the key to the City for his hard work and what he has achieved. He regularly gives back to the community and is trying to help the less privileged in his hometown which was voted the most dangerous in America in 2010. It was that crime that saw his talented older brother end up in prison, to Alexander’s credit he has steered clear of that and will hope that he can kick of his 2011 with a win against Bradley and prove that he’s one of the most dangerous fighters in the world.
Q & A with Jerry “The Corpus Christie Kid” Belmontes
If the rumors had been true Jerry “The Corpus Christi Kid” Belmontes 14-0(5) would be just weeks away from what he hoped would be his coming out party against fellow unbeaten Texan Casey Ramos 12-0(4). It would of been the biggest fight of both of their young lives. Unfortunately it was just rumors that they would clash on 4 February, it’s a fight that interests Belmontes and he hopes they can actually get it worked out at some point but he wont allow the grass to grow under his feet. He’s currently staying in shape and waiting for the call, he hopes to develop his skills further in 2011. He hails from the South Texan coastal town of Corpus Christi, which he is fiercely passionate about and hopes to that they can tap into the local scene and take it to new heights. Here’s what Belmontes had to say about his career, life away from Boxing and his inspiration.
“King Kenny” I am one of the best teachers ever
Back in May of 2010 Kenny Adams was proudly inaugurated into the St Louis Hall of Fame. It represented a very special moment for him and he brought family from all over America for the occasion. During in his acceptance speech he para phrased Marvelous Marvin Hagler “If they cut my head open, they will find one big boxing glove”
Q & A with Florante “Mini Pacquiao” Condes
Filipino Boxer Florante Condes 25-5-1(21) came from nowhere in 2007 to rest the IBF Strawweight title from battle hardened Mohammad Rachman in Rachman’s home country of Indonesia. It looked as though the Philippines had a new star going by the moniker “Mini Pacquiao”, like his more famous countryman he was heavy handed and excited fans in his home country. Unfortunately he wasn’t able to capitalize on the title success and didn’t defend his crown in nearly a year before he was given another tricky assignment, he had to go to Mexico to face unbeaten mandatory Raul Garcia. It proved to much for him as he was turned back minus the title losing an agonizing twelve round split decision. Not perturbed he was determined to get the title back, after winning a a comeback fight he was once again on the road, this time to South Africa for a title eliminator for his old crown in the summer of 2009. He was up against highly thought of Nkoshinathi Joyi, an unbeaten puncher. Though he comprehensively lost to Joyi he put up a solid performance against the guy who’s today viewed as the number one at 105 in the world. He’s since rebounded to win two fights in 2010 which he hopes will place him for a bigger fight this year. While many question the need for a division so light and only 3 pounds shy of the Light Flyweight division it is clear from Condes what it means to him and his family from what it has brought to him. Here’s what the humble Filipino had to say.
Q & A with Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade
Having won Gold in Chicago at the World Championships the future seemed bright for Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade. There were high expectation’s that he would parlay that into an Olympic Gold the ultimate glory for an amateur. However the Rhode Island native lost a close, controversial decision in the Quarter Finals. He wasted little time electing to turn professional under the guidance of Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions and Joey DeGuardia who heads up STAR Boxing who co-promote him in late 2008. He fought twice in the remainder or the year and six more times in 2009, however he wasn’t nearly as active in 2010 fighting just the three times. He gets back to business and hopes to use this Friday’s ESPN2 fight with Alberto Herrera at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nv. as a springboard to a strong year. He’s 11-0(8) and only 22 years old with the world at his feet. Andrade is a fun character who likes to have a laugh but is deadly serious about one thing, becoming one of the new breed of Boxing stars.
Randall Bailey closing in on title shot
Having fought twice last year in Belgium Randall Bailey is headed back for a third occasion on the 18 February according to his manager Si Stern. It is hoped that if all goes well the power punching Florida native will fight IBF Welterweight champion Jan Zaveck in June, most likely in Europe.
Q & A with Lateef “Power” Kayode
A few years back Lateef “Power” Kayode decided he needed to come to America to make it big. He knew he needed to meet and get successful people to back him to make his dream come true of winning a world title in the professional ranks. He met Steven Feder who quickly saw promise in the raw but strong Nigerian and decided to look after Kayode, such is his promise he has Freddie Roach training him. If you head to the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, Ca you will most likely see Kayode hitting the heavy bag working out vigourously through out the day. His work ethic is second to none, it’s taken him to 15-0(14) and he’s not resting on his laurels, he’ll continue to put in the work that he hopes will see him get to the promised land of a world title. He next fights on 4 February when he faces Nick Iannuzzi 16-1(9) on Showbox. He’s well thought of by the various sanctioning bodies ranked WBC 6, WBA 11, IBF 13 & WBO 4. Here’s what the likeable Nigerian had to say.