Prenice Brewer, the top coach of junior welterweight Delante “Tiger” Johnson, is anticipating the world to see new elements of Johnson’s sport in his subsequent battle.
Johnson (12-0, 6 KOs), a U.S. 2020 Olympian, will face Tarik Zaina on Saturday on the Madison Sq. Backyard Theater in New York Metropolis.
Brewer has taken over because the skilled coach for the 25-year-old Johnson, who initially turned professional below his newbie coach, Renard Safo.
The trail for Johnson, of Cleveland, has been difficult, together with dealing with a tricky stress fighter in Jimmer Espinoza two fights in the past. He has fought three different distinguished fighters, strolling away with just one loss. Regardless of the spectacular journey, Johnson hasn’t obtained a lot consideration combating, up so far in his profession, on undercards.
“I’m so excited that the world goes to see a distinct aspect of Tiger on this battle,” Brewer advised BoxingScene. “I believe individuals consider him as a sure sort of fighter, however this battle will present that he has totally different dimensions.”
Johnson is the primary fighter who has entrusted Brewer to run his camp, though the coach is fast to level out that it was Terrell Gausha who was the primary to carry him right into a camp (as an assistant below Manny Robles). At Johnson’s Los Angeles camp for Saturday’s battle, Brewer gushed with reward for his protege.
“This has been Tiger’s finest camp as knowledgeable,” stated Brewer. “I can’t wait to be ringside and simply watch, watch him do what I do know he’s able to in opposition to a tricky and difficult opponent. That is going to be particular.”
Zaina (13-1-1, 8 KOs) of Tangier, Morocco, by the use of Tijuana, Mexico, not too long ago misplaced to undefeated Dominican puncher Rohan Polanco. However Zaina is an elusive and awkward opponent who, regardless of falling to Polanco, wasn’t stopped. The 29-year-old Zaina’s draw with slugger Jesus Saracho was extra proof that he is usually a lot to deal with.
Brewer is assured within the basis set in place for Johnson, as he sees this battle as a constructing block to a world title.
“Tiger has a powerful staff,” stated Brewer. “He has me, who has skilled expertise, and he has Safo, who is likely one of the finest newbie boxing coaches ever.”
