On Friday, September 20, unbeaten American heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) received the NABF junior heavyweight title by DQ, with Joey Dawejko (28-12-4, 16 KOs) continuously warned for spitting out his gumshield and having already misplaced two factors for a similar offence. This bout occurred on the undercard of Jaime Munguía vs. Erik Bazinyan in the principle occasion of a Top Rank Promotions card on the Desert Diamond Area in Glendale. Fights followers in the USA might catch the motion on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes whereas these in the UK might watch on Sky Sports activities. Following this newest win, Torrez Jr. has spoken solely to TJ Rives at Big Fight Weekend about his most up-to-date win, his Olympic classes and a rematch he desires sooner or later.
Richard Torrez Jr. Talks Latest Win and Olympic Expertise
Torrez Discusses Future Fights and Areas for Enchancment
Torrez Jr. as soon as once more impressed in his newest struggle, dismantling Dawejko, whose DQ saved him from additional punishment because the Tulare native regularly upped the tempo and picked his punches brilliantly with energy and venom aplenty. The rise in tempo noticed him begin to break down his opponent which led to the eventual fifth-round DQ.
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Reflecting on that current triumph, the unbeaten American mentioned: “I really feel good after that win. I really feel like camp went actually effectively and we had been in a position to present it within the ring and I feel I was in a position to to present slightly bit completely different facet to who I’m as a fighter and I’m grateful for it.”
The heavyweight fighter was then requested if he was completely happy together with his progress in 2024: “I’m. I’m pleased with the progress I’m making. I really feel like I’ve a extremely good crew behind me with Prime Rank and ESPN.”
To listen to the Richard Torrez Jr. interview with TJ Rives, click on the play button under.
Olympic Classes
Wanting again on his time on the 2020 Olympics the place he received a silver medal, Torrez Jr. mentioned: “It gave me lots of expertise how to deal with completely different fighters” He continued: “I feel that the amateurs actually taught me and gave me potential on find out how to adapt and conquer.”
When requested if he want to struggle Bakhodir Jalolov once more and avenge his Olympic defeat, Torrez mentioned: “I feel so. I’d love to have the opportunity to have that struggle once more and I feel it might go slightly otherwise now that we’ve much more rounds.”
He added: “It’s whoever is in entrance of me proper now and whoever Prime Rank offers me.”
Staying Energetic and Enhancements
TJ requested Torrez when he want to be again in the ring, and the Californian mentioned with out hesitation: “Earlier than the top of the yr. Hopefully as quickly as I can. I love preventing and hopefully I can proceed this wave so I don’t need to do a full camp once more.”
Speaking about the place he desires to enhance: “I wish to maintain my palms up extra.”
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He added: “I used to be among the guys earlier than, Canelo and people guys they usually maintain their palms up so excessive and I’m going to attempt to be like that.”
In the direction of the top of the interview, the American fighter revealed fighters he admires and curiously described the affect Lomachenko has on his profession: “One man I really like his work and was the explanation I began going to bounce courses was Lomachenko. I really like what he does.”
Torrez Jr. seemingly stays targeted on enhancements, and it’s clear the 2020 Olympic silver medallist desires to remain lively to sharpen his expertise and progress towards larger challenges within the heavyweight division.
