Indongo books date with Jenkins
Julius ‘Blue Machine’ Indongo has a date with Chris Jenkins of the United Kingdom on Saturday at the Motorsport Arena in Cardiff.
Limba Mupetami
WINDHOEK
Former unified light-welterweight world champion Julius ‘Blue Machine’ Indongo is expected to jet out of Namibia this afternoon as he has a 10-round fight against Chris Jenkins of the United Kingdom scheduled.
The Namibian boxer is in good shape, and wants to do better since he lost his last fight – by technical knockout (TKO) – in September last year against Hassan Mwakinyo of Tanzania.
Jenkins has a total of 26 fights, 22 wins (eight of them via TKO) and four losses. He last fought and lost in July last year against fellow countryman Ekow Essuman. “I’m always in the gym and I’m always fit. I’m ready to be back in the ring,” he told international media.
“Indongo has lost more than what he should have. He is a former champion, he is a southpaw, and he is in the game for long. I just got to make sure that I stick to my game plan. I have better footwork then him. I will just box smart.”
In for a rude awakening
The two boxers will fight on Chris Eubank Junior and Liam Williams’ 12-round middleweight card, who are looking to settle their personal animosity, with the latter saying: "Me and Chris aren't each other's biggest fans. It is personal.
"He feels like he's above everybody and can look down on everybody. He's in for a rude awakening when he comes to Cardiff."
Eubank Jr responded: "It couldn't be further from the truth! I'm a laid back, down-to-earth kind of guy. I look down on him because of the things he has said and the way he conducts himself. He knows what is coming. He has dug a very deep hole."
To that, Williams hit back: "I don't like the guy. I don't need more encouragement. I’m fired up."
Eubank Jr explained their grudge: "I respect all fighters. But as a man? A person? A human being? There is nothing to respect. He doesn't carry himself well. He isn't a good representative of the sport.
"He needs to be pushed out of boxing and that's what I am going to do."
WINDHOEK
Former unified light-welterweight world champion Julius ‘Blue Machine’ Indongo is expected to jet out of Namibia this afternoon as he has a 10-round fight against Chris Jenkins of the United Kingdom scheduled.
The Namibian boxer is in good shape, and wants to do better since he lost his last fight – by technical knockout (TKO) – in September last year against Hassan Mwakinyo of Tanzania.
Jenkins has a total of 26 fights, 22 wins (eight of them via TKO) and four losses. He last fought and lost in July last year against fellow countryman Ekow Essuman. “I’m always in the gym and I’m always fit. I’m ready to be back in the ring,” he told international media.
“Indongo has lost more than what he should have. He is a former champion, he is a southpaw, and he is in the game for long. I just got to make sure that I stick to my game plan. I have better footwork then him. I will just box smart.”
In for a rude awakening
The two boxers will fight on Chris Eubank Junior and Liam Williams’ 12-round middleweight card, who are looking to settle their personal animosity, with the latter saying: "Me and Chris aren't each other's biggest fans. It is personal.
"He feels like he's above everybody and can look down on everybody. He's in for a rude awakening when he comes to Cardiff."
Eubank Jr responded: "It couldn't be further from the truth! I'm a laid back, down-to-earth kind of guy. I look down on him because of the things he has said and the way he conducts himself. He knows what is coming. He has dug a very deep hole."
To that, Williams hit back: "I don't like the guy. I don't need more encouragement. I’m fired up."
Eubank Jr explained their grudge: "I respect all fighters. But as a man? A person? A human being? There is nothing to respect. He doesn't carry himself well. He isn't a good representative of the sport.
"He needs to be pushed out of boxing and that's what I am going to do."
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