By: Sean Crose
It’s lengthy been seen as considered one of boxing’s true glamor divisions – and with good purpose. For Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Marlon Starling and seemingly numerous different greats have risen to grasp the welterweight realm. Now 31 12 months previous Tennessee native Avious Griffin is seeking to make his mark at welterweight. He’ll be highlighting Boxing Insider’s February twentieth card at Manhattan’s Sony Corridor by taking over Jose Luis Sanchez for the WBC USA welterweight title. The battle between the 16-0 Griffin and the 14-4-1 Sanchez shall be scheduled for 10 rounds.
Sanchez will certainly have his work minimize out for him if he desires to attain the upset win in Occasions Sq. simply over every week from now. For starters, Griffin will enter the ring with no less than a 4 inch peak benefit. After which there’s the matter of Griffin’s excellent document. All however considered one of Griffin’s fights have ended throughout the distance. Sanchez has solely been stopped throughout the distance as soon as, however he doesn’t appear to have a lot punching energy of his personal. Certainly, solely 4 of Sanchez’ 14 victories have come earlier than the ultimate bell had been sounded.
There’s a purpose Griffin is seen as a possible rising star. Not solely does he possess combat ending energy, Griffin additionally has a colourful, tragic backstory. He did time for a criminal offense he didn’t commit, in spite of everything. He additionally misplaced his father, who died whereas his son tried dashing him to the hospital. Despite the fact that he misplaced his freedom in addition to his inspiration, Griffin determined he wasn’t going to be swallowed alive by occasions past his management. Therefore Griffin’s nickname: “The Underdog.” Ought to he proceed alongside his present profession trajectory, although, he gained’t be seen as an underdog for much longer.
With all that being mentioned, it’s greater than probably that Albuquerque native Sanchez isn’t making the journey to New York Metropolis within the useless of winter merely to gather a paycheck. It is a large alternative for the 32 12 months previous to show his profession round. Certainly his final combat noticed Sanchez lose to Santiago Dominguez again in March. A win over a purple sizzling Griffin would elevate a whole lot of eyebrows in all the proper methods for Sanchez. Once more, although, besting Griffin shall be no simple activity. All Griffin has to do is land and land arduous. A frightening problem if ever there was one.
