The newest Cuban famous person, Osleys Iglesias, has solely mentioned his progress within the tremendous middleweight division with World Boxing Information.
‘El Twister’ is on the warpath to titles and an eventual combat with Canelo Alvarez, the final word objective for any 168-pound fighter within the present local weather. The 26-year-old has amassed a powerful 12-0 document 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 towards former world title challenger Isaac Chilemba, the one man to take Iglesias the space.
Subsequent is a return to Montreal On line casino to battle undefeated German-based Ukrainian Ivanov.
“Coaching for my combat towards Petro Ivanov goes very properly,” Iglesias advised WBN. “I’m working intently with my crew to organize myself as finest as attainable.
“We’re specializing in method, sparring, and particular methods that we wish to use towards him. With the help of my crew, I really feel prepared, already, and motivated for the combat!”
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 combat.
“Petro Ivanov is an skilled opponent. I do know he’ll give it his all. Nevertheless, I’m properly ready and look ahead to proving my expertise within the ring. It will likely be an thrilling duel. I wish to win so the spectators can count on a spectacular combat.”
Requested about his progress at 168, Iglesias responded, “I might fee my progress within the tremendous middleweight division as very constructive. I’ve gained vital 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 prime boxers and gatekeepers for Iglesias to pit himself towards. Nevertheless, as soon as he will get the right expertise, Iglesias will intention to land the holy grail in Canelo Alvarez.
“It is not uncommon information that if you wish to be the perfect, it’s essential 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 might be the possibility to take the following step. I’m decided to do my finest and be ready for any problem.
“My final objective is to be the perfect in my weight class and to face the perfect fighters. If the chance to combat Canelo Alvarez or David Benavidez comes up, it will be an important alternative that I might not miss.”
“Benavidez might keep away from him, however you possibly can’t deny Canelo respect for his profession. He has fought the perfect fighters and gained virtually each a type of fights.”
Iglesias vs Ivanov is reside on November 7 from Montreal On line casino on ESPN.
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