Large-punching tremendous light-weight pugilist Kurt Scoby (13-0, 11 KOs) can be returning to the ring on April 19, for his first struggle in 2024 towards Dakota Linger (13-6-3, 9 KOs). The struggle can be a scheduled 8-round fundamental occasion bout on the Extra time Elite Area in Atlanta, Georgia, and be televised dwell on DAZN and promoted by OTX (Extra time Boxing). Co-managers Brandon Stump and Daniel Gonzalez alongside famend promoter Lou Dibella have spoken concerning the potential of Kurt Scoby within the 140lbs scene.
Kurt Scoby Ring Return Confirmed
Kurt Scoby vs. Dakota Linger
Scoby has loved an ideal begin to his skilled profession, along with his most up-to-date win approaching August 18, 2023, towards Narciso Carmona by sixth-round TKO.
Scoby expressed his fixed want for enchancment when he stated just lately: “I’ll by no means be happy!” He has proven to this point throughout his profession he carries loads of energy in his punches, along with his 11 KOs. The struggle on DAZN will enable followers throughout the globe to get a glimpse of the undefeated New York resident.
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Scoby is named an actual fighter within the New York boxing scene and is quickly changing into the following contemporary face in NYC. He trains on the notorious Gleason’s Boxing Gymnasium in Brooklyn beneath the tutelage of trainers Don Saxby and Leon “Cat” Taylor.
Brandon Stump, Daniel Gonzalez and Lou DiBella
Scoby’s co-managers Stump and Gonzalez, alongside the seasoned promoter Lou DiBella, have spoken of their perception within the 28-year-old: “Kurt Scoby has been making a variety of noise coaching in New York, everyone seems to be speaking about him,” acknowledged Scoby’s co-manager Stump, President of CTB Athletics.
“Everybody watching dwell in Atlanta or on DAZN goes to see his explosiveness. There is no such thing as a doubt in my thoughts that Scooby will grow to be the face of boxing in New York Metropolis, it’s only a matter of time.”
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Gonzalez spoke concerning the pleasure for Scoby in 2024: “Kurt Scoby is a world-class athlete with world-class self-discipline and world-class expertise.” He continued: “2024 goes to be an incredible yr for him and for OTX Boxing. There is no such thing as a doubt in my thoughts that he’ll transfer from being a prospect to being an actual contender within the loaded tremendous light-weight division.”
Famend boxing promoter Lou Dibella was in little question of the potential for Scoby to succeed in the highest: “Kurt Scoby is among the greatest prospects in boxing proper now at 140 kilos.” He continued: “He’s additionally an explosive puncher. He had a stellar 2023 and can start 2024 again on Extra time in a troublesome contest, on April 19, towards an upset-minded Dakota Linger. A win right here helps push Scooby additional up the world scores.”
