By: Sean Crose
Junior welterweight struggle veteran Jose Zepeda has travelled to Nice Britain to take what could also be a ultimate crack at glory this weekend. Having now unsuccessfully battled for a world title a number of instances, Zepeda is now set to face the rising Dalton Smith in a scheduled 12 rounder in Sheffield on Saturday. “That is going to be a hell of a struggle,” Zepeda says. “One factor we all know; we’ve to win huge. I’ve to win this struggle. I’m nonetheless right here as a result of I would like new alternatives. I would like my fourth probability (to win a world title). I’m already 34-years-old; that’s why I’m taking laborious fights. I desire a laborious fights, and I’m planning my manner again with this struggle.”
Smith, nevertheless, isn’t any small problem. Zepeda, nevertheless, makes it clear he is aware of what he’s entering into. “I noticed his document; I do know he’s 15-0. I do know he’s an enormous star within the UK. I feel it’s a superb probability for me to get again to the highest. I do know he’s good and he looks as if a star over there within the UK. He’s energetic inside that ring. He likes to maneuver and he’s type of quick. I do know he likes to come back forwards to that’s going to make it a fantastic struggle. I do consider it’s going to be a fantastic struggle.”
Whereas the bout could certainly show to be entertaining the 37-4 Zepeda understands that he doubtless can’t afford one other loss. “If I don’t win this struggle most probably I’m most likely going to retire,” he says. “So, I’m coaching my hardest to ensure I don’t retire. If I don’t win this struggle, then meaning there’s no huge fights for me afterwards. I’m planning on solely being in huge fights; so, I’ve to win this struggle.”
Though the strain is on, Zepeda seems to be unfazed concerning the reality he’ll be combating Smith in his opponent’s homeland. “The UK followers, they love boxing,” Zepeda says, “and I do know they’re going to like the struggle. It’s going to be a struggle in there as a result of I do know Dalton will carry it. I’m blissful to go over there and I’m planning to win some new followers. On the finish of the day they higher cheer their man up nicely afterwards as a result of he’s going to want it.”
The Jose Zepeda-Dalton Smith struggle might be broadcast dwell Saturday on DAZN.
