Undefeated junior featherweight, Ra’eese Aleem (20-0, 12 KOs), ranked IBF #5, gears as much as face his hardest problem but, a 12-round title elimination bout in opposition to IBF #4 rated contender, Sam Goodman (14-0, 7 KOs).
Aleem, hailing from america, is embracing stepping out of his consolation zone to struggle Goodman in his house nation of Australia. This would be the first time in his difficult profession that Aleem might be combating outdoors of america. For years, Aleem has been prevented by lots of the prime fighters within the division.
He explains why he’s keen to journey outdoors of the nation for a struggle.
“I’m thrilled to be again within the ring and desirous to showcase my expertise on Australian soil,” mentioned Aleem, from his coaching camp in Las Vegas. “Stepping out of the USA for the primary time in my profession is my method of letting everybody in boxing know that I’m able to do no matter it takes to get a title shot. I’m absolutely ready to go away all the pieces within the ring and make a decisive assertion by getting the knockout. I don’t wish to let any determination be within the arms of the judges. I really feel successful this struggle outdoors of the USA, will present how critical I’m about changing into world champion.”
Aleem vs. Goodman will air stay on Showtime on Saturday, June 17 (Sunday, June 18 in Australia) from the Gold Coast Conference and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia.
“Aleem has confirmed that he is the most effective fighters within the 122-pound division and its no secret why he is additionally probably the most prevented fighter at tremendous bantamweight,” mentioned Greg Hannley, Aleem’s supervisor and CEO of Prince Ranch Boxing.
“Aleem must be applauded for combating abroad in opposition to a man combating in his personal nation. He is hungry and he is prepared to return out victorious.”
The primary occasion of the cardboard will characteristic Tim Tszyu defending his Interim WBO 154-pound title in opposition to the robust Mexican contender Carlos Ocampo. The Showtime telecast begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
