“It is a great opportunity and one I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Blair Cobbs, який управляється Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing. “I have worked very hard and I feel that fighting on a Canelo card, and for the NABF title, is the perfect chance for me to elevate my game, as well as put on a show for my fans.”
Cobbs, who is also advised by Shahid Malik, made noise earlier this year by defeating
Ferdinand “Щасливчик” Kerobyan (12-1, 7 КО), in Kerobyan’s hometown of Hollywood, Каліфорнія, and in his last bout stopped Стів “Manos de Oro” Villalobos (11-1, 1, 9 КО) by way of a ninth-round knockout. Blair’s last three opponents had a combined record of (29-1-1, 22 КО) making Cobbs one of the most battle-tested contenders in the welterweight division.
“We’re very excited with the way that Blair Cobbs has performed as a professional,” stated Greg Hannely, Cobbs manager. “He has defeated great opponents and is rising to the occasion each and every time he steps up in competition. A win in this bout will catapult him to a top-15 ranking. На додаток, the exposure he will get fighting on this card will be unbelievable. Blair is a fan favorite, and everyone wants to see him fight.”
“I just want to put on a show and have fun like I always do,” Cobbs continued. “I am excited to show off my talent to a bigger audience. Blair “The Flair” is coming…Whooo!”
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Канело проти. Ковальов is a 12-round fight for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title presented by Golden Boy, Main Events and Krusher Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “ОФІЦІЙНЕ ПИВО БОКСУ,” Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle” and Brand-New Grapefruit Crush, Knockout Flavor. Захід відбудеться в суботу, Листопад. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. The title clash is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history.
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