On March 1 on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, WBC Tremendous Light-weight World Champion Alberto Puello (23-0, 10 KOs) will defend his title towards necessary challenger Sandor Martin (42-3, 15 KOs) on a PBC Pay-Per-View Occasion on Prime Video. Forward of this world title conflict, Puello has spoken from his coaching camp concerning the upcoming problem towards the Spanish southpaw.
Alberto Puello Talks WBC Defence Towards Sandor Martin With Dalton Smith Ready
Dalton Smith Eyes Winner of Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martin Conflict
Puello-Martin shall be an intriguing bout on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach. Puello shall be trying to overcome this powerful title defence with Brit Dalton Smith (17-0, 13 KOs) ready within the wings because the quantity two ranked within the WBC. Following his damaging win over Walid Ouizza, Smith spoke about what he wished subsequent: “I’m sat quantity two with the WBC, I’m hoping to get the winner of the [Alberto] Puello-Sandor Martin battle,” Smith mentioned to The Stomping Floor.
The Dominican fighter not too long ago revealed his ideas on his coaching camp below the steering of Ishmael Salas and his ideas on dealing with Martin.
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“I’m pushing myself to be the most effective. Day-after-day we’re within the fitness center sharpening my abilities, engaged on my motion and ensuring I’m in prime form. Coach Salas has an amazing eye for element, so we’re centered on the little issues that may make a giant distinction within the ring. We’re ensuring I’m going to be the most effective Alberto Puello that anybody has seen,” mentioned Puello relating to his coaching camp with Salas.
Waiting for dealing with Martin, the 30-year-old world champion mentioned: “Sandor Martin goes to be a troublesome problem. He’s the primary contender for a motive. He’s obtained a wise and complex type, however we’ve been finding out him intently. I’m getting ready to remove his strengths and impose my personal recreation plan. When that bell rings, I’ll be prepared for no matter he brings.”
The Significance of Victory
“The one factor I’m envisioning is a win and protecting my unbeaten file. This win not solely strengthens my standing as world champions, however it creates the chance for even greater matchups. I’m right here to indicate that I’m the most effective champion within the 140-pound division. This battle is a large alternative to show that to the world,” mentioned the Dominican when discussing his hopes for the longer term.
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Combating in New York
Puello is wanting ahead to combating in Brooklyn: “Combating at Barclays Middle in Brooklyn for the primary time goes to be particular. I hear the power in New York is completely different, and I do know the followers are going to deliver their ardour. I’m very proud to be representing the Dominican Republic in New York and I hope the followers come out to see me do it in type. After I step within the ring and they see how I battle, I do know they’re going to like it. I can’t wait to placed on a present and provides them a efficiency they received’t neglect,” mentioned the Dominican.
*All quotes are taken from a Premier Boxing Champions press launch.
