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Las Vegas – Lub ob hlis ntuj 10, 2020 – Undefeated nce prospect Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 Kos) held a media workout at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as he prepares for his upcoming eight-round super bantamweight bout against Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Kos) in the co-feature of ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam no hnub Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 14 nyob rau SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) los ntawm 2300 Arena nyob rau hauv Philadelphia.
In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Kos) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib bout. Ntau, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Kos) rov qab mus ShoBox in an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Kos). Nyob rau hauv lub qhib sib ntau sib tw ntawm cov telecast, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Kos), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Kos) ntawm North Carolina.
Aleem, uas yog tswj los ntawm Greg Hannely ntawm Tub huabtais Ranch Boxing thiab nce los ntawm Kings Promotions, will make his television debut on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam.
Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at the Nevada Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej nyob rau hauv Las Vegas:
RAEESE ALEEM
“I’m very excited to be making my televised debut on SHOWTIME, where the world will get to see my talent. I’m definitely looking forward to making some new fans. This is a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
“I feel like I’m flying under the radar. I’ve been right there with all the other rising prospects. I’m originally from a small town so I never had the proper eyes on me. I feel like I must train twice as hard as the average fighter just to be in the same conversation than these guys. But that’s just how the game is. I’m ready to show up and show out.
“It’s been a huge transition since I moved out here [Las Vegas] from Muskegon, Mich., where I’m originally from. I came out here with no family and no friends, with the sole idea to pursue my career. I took a leap of faith and it has paid off. It’s been all about business here in Las Vegas, and it’s been great. I’ve been exposed to a lot of great fighters and picked up a lot of good tips.
“Adam Lopez is a tough Latino fighter who is going to bring his ‘A’ game, and he has something to prove. He has a lot of experience. He’s been in the ring with a lot of skilled guys and current world champions. This is the type of fight I need to take the next step toward being a world champion.
“I’m an aggressive boxer who likes to throw a lot of punches. I make my opponent miss and I make them pay. I’m all-action. I’m a beast! I’m prepared to go the distance, but my ultimate goal is to get him out of there, to get the win.”
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