The newest Cuban celebrity, Osleys Iglesias, has completely mentioned his progress within the tremendous middleweight division with World Boxing Information.
‘El Twister’ is on the warpath to titles and an eventual struggle with Canelo Alvarez, the last word purpose for any 168-pound fighter within the present local weather. The 26-year-old has amassed a formidable 12-0 file with eleven knockouts since turning skilled in 2019 and faces Petro Ivanov on November 7.
Iglesias defends the IBO tremendous middleweight title he gained in solely his eighth professional bout when defeating Andrii Velikovskyi. In solely his sixth outing, he scored a standout victory in opposition to former world title challenger Isaac Chilemba, the one man to take Iglesias the gap.
Subsequent is a return to Montreal On line casino to battle undefeated German-based Ukrainian Ivanov.
“Coaching for my struggle in opposition to Petro Ivanov goes very nicely,” Iglesias informed WBN. “I’m working carefully with my staff to arrange myself as greatest as doable.
“We’re specializing in approach, sparring, and particular methods that we wish to use in opposition to him. With the help of my staff, I really feel prepared, already, and motivated for the struggle!”
Based mostly on what he is aware of about his opponent, Iglesias added, “I do know my opponent is a proficient fighter, however the remaining is simply numbers. I count on an intense and difficult struggle.
“Petro Ivanov is an skilled opponent. I do know he’ll give it his all. Nonetheless, I’m nicely ready and stay up for proving my expertise within the ring. Will probably be an thrilling duel. I wish to win so the spectators can count on a spectacular struggle.”
Requested about his progress at 168, Iglesias responded, “I might fee my progress within the tremendous middleweight division as very constructive. I’ve gained necessary expertise within the final fights and have constantly improved my expertise. I really feel stronger and extra assured than ever.”
The tremendous middleweight division has many high boxers and gatekeepers for Iglesias to pit himself in opposition to. Nonetheless, as soon as he will get the right expertise, Iglesias will intention to land the holy grail in Canelo Alvarez.
“It is not uncommon data that if you wish to be the perfect, you will need to face the perfect. That’s why I’m very centered on my profession and motivated to turn into the perfect in my division. It may be any time. We have now repeatedly confirmed that we’re prepared; each second may very well be the possibility to take the following step. I’m decided to do my greatest and be ready for any problem.
“My final purpose is to be the perfect in my weight class and to face the perfect fighters. If the chance to struggle Canelo Alvarez or David Benavidez comes up, it will be an amazing alternative that I might not miss.”
“Benavidez might keep away from him, however you’ll be able to’t deny Canelo respect for his profession. He has fought the perfect fighters and gained virtually each a kind of fights.”
Iglesias vs Ivanov is reside on November 7 from Montreal On line casino on ESPN.
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