Unbeaten welterweight prospect Panagiotis Tsochataridis (9-0-1, 5 KOs) of Greece will headline in his first scheduled ten spherical bout on November eighth. The 21-year-old will tackle the extra skilled Marko Dmitrovic (10-7, 5 KOs) of Gradiska, Bosnia/Herzegovina for the vacant World Boxing Federation Worldwide welterweight title. Fightnews.com® spoke with Tsochataridis on his transition to boxing from kickboxing and his objectives for the long run in boxing.
What was it like rising up within the área of Greece that you just’re from?
I used to be born in Kavala, Greece. Rising up there, was good and easy. Most of my time I’d spent on the gymnasium or with my good associates.
How did you initially start boxing?
I obtained into martial arts on the younger age of 4 years previous. I began combating kickboxing after I was 8 years previous and by no means stopped. On the age of 17 and with many kickboxing fights and successes I fell in love with boxing and transitioned instantly.
What was the extent of your newbie profession?
I had 0 newbie fights in boxing after I grew to become a professional. In kickboxing although I’ve over 170 fights with solely 5 losses. A few of my titles are: A number of occasions Greek champion, 2 occasions silver world medal, 1 time gold world medal, 2 occasions European champion.
How would you describe your fashion of combating?
My fashion is aggressive and entertaining.
Has it been extra satisfying so that you can win all of your skilled fights because the customer?
I’ve all the time been combating in worldwide waters. It doesn’t have an effect on me. However in fact, it feels good to be profitable irrespective of the place you battle.
How do you view the elite fighters at present within the welterweight division?
It’s probably the most intense weight divisions for the time being. Many thrilling fighters champions and prospects. Wanting ahead to climbing up the rankings and sharing the ring with all these proficient folks
How essential is it for you sooner or later to change into the primary world champion Greece has had in a few years?
There are at present many nice Greek athletes. We’re all pursuing the identical dream. It’s an incredible motivation and the most important dream!
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