Status: WBC Silver Welterweight champion will attempt to win WBC Interim Welterweight title on Sat. night at HP Pavilion in San Jose vs. Robert Guerrero.
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 147
DOB: September 4, 1983 In: Trabzon, Turkey
Record: 23-0 (17 KO’s).
First Boxing Memory: I have been fighting for 20 years now. I remember going into the gym the first time and watching and listening to people hitting the heavy bags. They were looking strong.
Boxing Inspirations: No specific inspirations. I’m my own inspiration.
Last Book Read: The Hunger Games.
First Job: Sports teacher.
Favorite Movies: I just saw the new Batman movie which was pretty good.
Current Car: Mercedes SLK.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate.
Pre-Fight Feeling/Mindset: My opponent wants to steal my bread. I have to stop him from that. I won’t allow to steal from me or my family.
Childhood Dreams: Becoming world champion.
Greatest Career Moment: Every victory feels great.
Most Painful Career Moment: When I was treated unfairly at the European amateur championships. I didn’t have a fair shot.
Funny Boxing Memory: Boxing is not a funny thing.
Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None.
Favorite Boxers To Watch: I like my own style.
Favorite Sport Outside Boxing: Soccer – football.
Toughest Opponent You Faced: Every opponent is tough. Every fighter who steps into the ring earns my respect.
First Famous Boxer You Ever Met: Mike Tyson in Las Vegas 2009.
Pre-Fight Meal: Pasta and meat.
Last Vacation: With my family in Trabzon (Turkey).
People Qualities Most Admired: My willpower and physical and mental strength.
Nickname: Mini Tyson.
Topics: Amateur Championships, Career Moment, Childhood Dreams, Favorite Sport, First Job, Funny Thing, Hp Pavilion In San Jose, Inspirations, Mental Strength, Mercedes Slk, Mike Tyson, Mindset, New Batman Movie, Soccer Football, Trabzon Turkey, Vacation With My Family, Welterweight Champion, Welterweight Title, Willpower, World Champion
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