TOMMY FLETCHER COMPLETED a KO-hattrick at The O2 in November with a howitzer of an uppercut and with it he believes he delivered a message that the rhetoric is actual.
The strapping cruiserweight, who goes by the identify of the ‘Norfolk Nightmare’ took simply 1:39 to poleaxe Jiri Krejci with a devastating left hand maneuver that the Czech was by no means going to get well from.
The 20-year-old’s coach Mark Tibbs has lengthy preached the bludgeoning energy possessed by the 6ft 7″ prospect and Fletcher now suspects he’s starting to justify his journey on the hype practice.
“Mark has mentioned earlier than many occasions that I’ve bought correct punch energy,” mirrored the 3-0 Fletcher, who subsequent options on the undercard of the blockbuster Artur Beterbiev-Anthony Yarde unified world gentle heavyweight title card on the OVO Enviornment, Wembley on January 28, stay on BT Sport.
“It’s not hype, it’s actual and when folks see statements like that they wish to see proof of it. They will not take anybody’s phrase for something and I feel I actually showcased what I’m about in that battle.
“That uppercut is simply one other shot in my toolbox, to be sincere. I would not say it’s this devastating punch that I have been drilling.
“It was simply clear, straight on the chin and put him straight over. I’ve bought many extra photographs than that, which I really feel I’m robust at.
“On the finish of the day, I really feel that if I hit somebody clear on the chin – whether or not it’s a jab, backhand, left hook or no matter – I feel they are going to be knocked out and that’s my opinion on it.”
Rewind a few months to his second professional battle in Manchester and Fletcher was not fairly so glowing in his evaluation of his efficiency towards Toni Visic.
Nevertheless, Fletcher was the float on the night time and went via the expertise of taking part in the ready recreation, switching his battle face on and off till lastly getting the decision following the principle occasion.
“On my second battle I used to be a float and was having my gloves placed on after which off. I did not get on till about 12.30am so it was a really very long time to attend.
“I feel it possibly impacted my efficiency just a little bit, however I nonetheless bought a stoppage with a fourth spherical knockout.
“For the battle I simply had, I bought off the bus, straight into the altering rooms, equipment on and able to roll. I had extra vitality, I wasn’t ready about and was straight in there with help.
“I used to be on TV too, which provides to the spectacle of getting in there. I made a press release with a primary spherical knockout and that’s what I’m about. Individuals wish to see knockouts and I feel I’m the person to tune in to observe.”
