“I’ve had slightly little bit of unhealthy luck for my challenger fights,” says Jose Zeppeda on the eve of his ten spherical junior welterweight throwdown with Richardson Hitchins this Saturday in Orlando, “however I consider that I’m in my prime. I do know I’m 34 years outdated, however that is the place I’m working the toughest, at 34, and the place I really feel that I’m one of the best.”
Certainly, the veteran Zepeda, who has by no means gained a world title, nonetheless feels he has numerous life left in his profession. “That’s the primary cause why I’m taking this combat,” he admits, “however I do know in Richardson Hitchens, that he’s a quick fighter and one of the best prospect on the market at 140. I do know for a undeniable fact that if I beat him, I’m going straight again to the highest for a world title shot. So, that’s what I’m searching for and to combat as soon as once more for a world title.”
Though the 16-0 Hitchens is younger and undefeated, the 37-3 Zepeda will enter the ring for tomorrow night time’s foremost occasion on the Caribe Royale feeling assured. “Within the fights I’ve seen of him,” Zepeda says of Hitchens, “he’s a proficient fighter and prospect – however he hasn’t been at this degree but. That’s why on this combat we’re going to see if he can work underneath strain. There are ranges. Belief me after I fought for a world title for the primary time in opposition to Ramirez, the primary time I received hit to the physique I knew that it was a special degree. It’s completely different stuff. So, let’s see what it’s all about and see how he handles issues on Saturday night time.”
But Hitchins isn’t solely undefeated, he’s the favourite strolling into tomorrow night time’s bout for a cause…the person is hungry and seen as a fighter on the rise. “He’s fought numerous guys,” Hitchins says of Zepeda, “who don’t have the athleticism or the identical skillset than what I deliver to the desk. They’re all one-dimensional guys. You already know, guys like Ivan Baranchyk, who was considered one of his greatest wins, however that man was nothing. He had no elementary abilities in any respect within the ring. When he will get within the ring with me this Saturday, it doesn’t matter what number of fights he’s had or whether or not he’s been in with Jose Ramirez.”
“There’s a cause why I’m right here after 16 fights,” says Hitchins. “I’m a really good fighter. He’ll determine that out after I open up on him.”
