“February 22, the contender will try to surprise Shakura Stevenson and the whole world of boxing”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Influential promoters, experts and journalists agree that the future show is one of the best in boxing history, given the number of loud and popular names. In fact, the fans are waiting for interesting duels that can please entertainment and intrigue until the last second.
However, one boxer was lost on this high -profile sign, which can easily be transformed into a Hollywood movie plot. On Saturday, Riyadh’s ring will be released 29-year-old English electrician Josh Pedley, who a few days ago got a chance to win the title of world champion and enter his name in history.
Shakur Stevenson (22–0, 10 KO, USA) – Josh Pedley (15–0, 4 ko, England)
Initially, the WBC World Wide Weight (up to 61.2 kg) was preparing to confront Floyd Skofield’s compatriot (18–0, 12 KO). However, the applicant was forced to give up battle for health problems. The reason for this decision remained a mystery – in the sidelines reported that the boxer tried to escape the weight, so he began to feel bad. Father/coach Skofield is sure that Floyda was poisoned. The winner in this situation was Pedley, who agreed to enter the ring against the champion.
Josh started his professional career in 2019, almost all matches in Britain, where he beat rivals mainly with a negative record. He won the ring, and the next day we put on a uniform and continued to work as an electrician. Yes, it’s not a joke. Due to the difficult financial situation, Pedley cannot afford to fully practice boxing, sports are not his main income. Perhaps on February 22 in Riyadh Pedley will say that she leaves his former work.
Last September, the Englishman’s career has dramatically changed her vector-the 29-year-old boxer met with an invincible compatriot Mark Chamberlain, where he became the author of a high-profile sensation. The favorite was convinced of his victory and even planned the next battle with Ukrainian Denis Berinchik for the title of champion. However, from the first minutes, Pedley began to break both the opponent and his plans. The outsider combined blows, moving well on his feet, successfully counterattacked, and even sent his opponent to a knockdown. Summary is Josh’s unexpected victory with a unanimous judicial decision that threw out a self -confident brand from the title race and brought electricity local popularity.
A few days before the show in Riyadh, the English boxer received an offer to go to the ring against the dangerous American Shakura Stevenson and immediately agreed. There is no point in shocking viewers and fans for the second time in a row. Pedley did not pass a full -fledged training camp, took the fight on a short message and never met with opponents of such a high level. With all respect for Chamberlain, but it does not exactly compare with Stevenson, if you evaluate the boxing skills of both.
Probably, Pedley himself understands this, who calmly responds to such a gift of fate: “Of course, this is everyone’s dream. If you come to boxing, your main goal is to win the title of champion. This chance is extremely rare and not all. I had the opportunity to fight for the belt just four days before the battle. I’m happy. ”
Of course, it is possible to repeat a long -made phrase for a long time that in this sport everything decides to strike and its chance outsider will receive, but the likelihood of sensation this evening is minimal. Too much difference in experience, level of skills, technical equipment. Shakur probably won a quick early victory. But this is not the main thing. Josh Pedley has already won his victory, no matter how the situation in the ring.
“The next day I am going to get my tools and go to work again. I do not know what is waiting for me. Maybe I will never have a chance to have a big battle. We need to be prepared for everything, ”Pedley said after the victory over Chamberlain last year. He then made a mistake. On February 22, in Riyadh, he will meet in the ring with the world champion and try to select the title, even if experts say that the English electrician has no percentage of success.