Carson Jones [43(31)-15(4)-1] warns Callum Walsh [6(5)-0] there isn’t a substitute for expertise.
The younger Cork prospect takes on the 36-year-old veteran of 63 professional fights in an massive 10 rounds step up on June 9 in California.
The Oklahoma Metropolis native is conscious the Irish fighter involves the ring youthful, brisker and probably stronger and sooner however claims he has one attribute the 22-year-old ‘King’ hasn’t, expertise.
The nicely travelled former WBC Worldwide and IFB USBA title holder, is assured the knowledge he’s gained over a protracted excessive degree profession will trump any youthful qualities the Freddy Roach-trained 360 Promotions fighter will carry to the Commerce On line casino hosted, Battle Cross broadcast headline battle.
“I do know he was a great beginner and that there are excessive hopes for him. He’s undoubtedly an up-and-comer with velocity and energy and he undoubtedly has youth on this aspect. However I do imagine that I’m the hardest battle he has up to now and I do imagine that my expertise would be the deciding issue on this battle,” Jones tells Irish-boxing.com.
“You understand I don’t have any predictions for the battle however I’m coming to you, so a method or one other I do plan on getting the victory.”
Promoter Tom Loeffler and Group Walsh have been pleased to maneuver the Dana White fancied former underage beginner standout shortly.
The Cobh native has been topping payments since his debut and preventing underneath the UFC Battle Cross highlight since his profession started.
The LA primarily based center’s begin additionally compares favourably when it comes to robust assessments, however nonetheless there are some who recommend Jones is a step too quickly for any novice professional.
The ‘King’s’ advisors don’t agree, in truth they tried to make a match with the American beforehand.
“This battle truly first got here up final 12 months proper after I had my first battle again after a 3-year layoff however I didn’t like the cash that was provided and I and I declined,” Jones explains.
“So I received one other win underneath my belt and it simply so occurred to return up once more after I fought in March The cash was higher so I accepted.”
Jones, who has strung three wins collectively submit a protracted lay off, is most famed for upsetting Kell Brook in 2012 and Brian Rose in 2015. He additionally fought Ted Cheeseman and Antonio Margarito and in addition holds a stoppage win over Ben Corridor.
Irish battle followers will keep in mind him from his draw with Dublin Dean Byrne, who like Walsh does now as soon as educated out of the Wild Card.
Reflecting on that 2012 battle he provides: “I recall Dean Byrne being a final second alternative for Lee Purdy. Initially my coach and I simply needed to scrap the battle as a result of my authentic opponent received sick the week of the battle and I hadn’t had all that nice of a coaching camp. However we find yourself discovering a alternative and got here away with a draw, though I assumed I had received the battle. I didn’t look my finest.”
