Q & A with Alfredo Angulo

One of the most exciting fighters in the world at the moment is all action Mexican Light Middleweight Alfredo “Perro” Angulo 16-1(13) who next gets back in action on 7 November. Angulo was born in Mexicali, Mexico and was one of six children .At 17 he first got in Boxing after watching the second Oscar De La Hoya-Julio Cesar Chavez Snr fight. He enjoyed a successful amateur career that took him to the 2004 Olympics. Having finished his amateur days with an impressive 80-15 he decided to turn pro under the astute guidance of Mike Criscio who also manages Light Heavyweight champion Chad Dawson. Angulo is trained by Clemente Medina at The Maywood Boxing Club & promoted by Gary Shaw. After a slow start Angulo stepped up and became a player in the talent rich Light Middleweight division. Since then he’s kept his foot on the gas with the only setback a decision loss to the vastly more experience former world champion Kermit Cintron. Since that loss in which Angulo was fighting days after being bed ridden with Flu, he has got back into action with a thumping second round KO over Gabriel Rosado. Now it’s time to do it in front of a bigger audience on HBO against unbeaten hardnosed Harry Joe Yorgey. Angulo is currently ranked 5 by the WBC, 6 WBA, 8 WBO & 9 IBF.

Hello Alfredo, welcome to 15rounds.com

Anson Wainwright - Firstly your next scheduled to fight on 7 November on HBO as chief support to Chad Dawson-Glen Johnson when you will fight Harry Joe Yorgey. What do you know about him?

I don’t know much about him. One thing I do know is that he’s a great fighter who likes to exchange punches. I’m honoured to be fighting on the undercard of the Dawson-Johnson event on HBO. It’s really a huge thrill to be on the card Nov. 7.

Anson Wainwright - You got back to winning ways last time when you beat Gabriel Rosado how satisfied were you with this performance after losing to Kermit Cintron?

I was pretty satisfied with my performance. I dominated that fight and it gives me some good momentum going into my next fight.

Anson Wainwright - Looking back at the Cintron fight what did you learn from the fight?

Of course I learned a lot from that fight. I always try to pick out something from my fights and learn from them. So I can correct my mistakes and do better next time.

Anson Wainwright - It was reported you had been ill prior to the Cintron fight could you elaborate on that for us?

The reporters will report what they will. But it was still my fight to win or lose. But I know deep down I wasn’t 100 percent. My movement was slow and I wasn’t able to get out of trouble as quickly as I normally do.

Anson Wainwright - It has been said that you have sparred with Antonio Margarito, what can you tell us about this experience?

I’ve sparred with many great fighters. With any great fighters—like Antonio or Ricky Hatton—it’s always great to spar with them. You can just learn so much.

Anson Wainwright - As a fellow fighter and someone who knows Antonio what do you make of what happened with his gloves?

Whether it’s a truth or a lie, I don’t know. I don’t want to say either way. I just know from sparring with Antonio that he is a great person and a great champion.

Anson Wainwright - Can you tell us about your childhood in Mexicali and how it took you to Boxing?

I actually grew up playing baseball. I learned to fight mainly from the streets and just watching others.

Anson Wainwright - Your regularly seen at fights especially in and around Los Angeles where you know live. This must help your popularity, can you tell us about your relationship with the fans?

I always try to take time out for my fans because they are the ones that support me and boxing. Not all the people who go to my boxing matches are my fans, but I still respect them because they are boxing fans. I always try extra hard for them especially so I can possibly convert them over to my side.

Thanks for your time Perro, good luck in your upcoming fight.

Anson Wainwright
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