By: Sean Crose
Junior welterweight combat veteran Jose Zepeda has travelled to Nice Britain to take what could also be a closing crack at glory this weekend. Having now unsuccessfully battled for a world title a number of occasions, Zepeda is now set to face the rising Dalton Smith in a scheduled 12 rounder in Sheffield on Saturday. “That is going to be a hell of a combat,” Zepeda says. “One factor we all know; we now have to win large. I’ve to win this combat. I’m nonetheless right here as a result of I would like new alternatives. I would like my fourth probability (to win a world title). I’m already 34-years-old; that’s why I’m taking onerous fights. I desire a onerous fights, and I’m planning my manner again with this combat.”
Smith, nonetheless, is not any small problem. Zepeda, nonetheless, makes it clear he is aware of what he’s stepping into. “I noticed his document; I do know he’s 15-0. I do know he’s an enormous star within the UK. I believe it’s an excellent probability for me to get again to the highest. I do know he’s good and he looks like a star over there within the UK. He’s energetic inside that ring. He likes to maneuver and he’s form of quick. I do know he likes to return forwards to that’s going to make it a fantastic combat. I do consider it’s going to be a fantastic combat.”
Whereas the bout could certainly show to be entertaining the 37-4 Zepeda understands that he probably can’t afford one other loss. “If I don’t win this combat most certainly I’m in all probability going to retire,” he says. “So, I’m coaching my hardest to ensure I don’t retire. If I don’t win this combat, then which means there’s no large fights for me afterwards. I’m planning on solely being in large fights; so, I’ve to win this combat.”
Though the strain is on, Zepeda seems to be unfazed in regards to the reality he’ll be preventing Smith in his opponent’s homeland. “The UK followers, they love boxing,” Zepeda says, “and I do know they’re going to like the combat. It’s going to be a conflict in there as a result of I do know Dalton will convey it. I’m completely happy to go over there and I’m planning to win some new followers. On the finish of the day they higher cheer their man up properly afterwards as a result of he’s going to want it.”
The Jose Zepeda-Dalton Smith combat will probably be broadcast stay Saturday on DAZN.
