Kieron Conway predicts upset of unbeaten Souleymane Cissokho

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kieron Conway is simply completely happy to be preventing.

After coping with visa points, the British junior middleweight is able to tackle unbeaten Souleymane Cissokho.

The scheduled 10-round bout takes place on the undercard in assist of the tremendous middleweight world title unification tilt that includes boxing’s greatest star, The Ring Journal champion Canelo Alvarez squaring off in opposition to WBO beltholder Billy Joe Saunders, at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas.

“Preparation has gone fairly nicely, to be trustworthy,” mentioned Conway (16-1-1, 3 knockouts). “I’m shocked how nicely issues have gone.

“I haven’t been [in Texas] too lengthy due to visa issues however I’m right here now. I’m prepared and I’m feeling sooner and stronger now than ever earlier than.”

The 29-year-old Cissokho (12-0, 8 KOs) enters the battle having knocked out three of his final 5 opponents. Nonetheless Conway believes the French-based Senegalian underestimates his energy, regardless of having solely three knockouts in 18 contests.

“He thinks it’s going to be a straightforward journey; I don’t know why,” he added. “I really feel like I’m going to upset just a few folks, to be trustworthy. I plan to placed on a robust efficiency and staple my title into this division worldwide.

“I’ve had just a few issues occur that [have probably hindered] my skills to have the ability to knock folks out however I’m one hundred pc prepared now.”

Conway, who has not scored a knockout win since March 2018 in a seventh spherical TKO in opposition to Chris Monaghan, insinuated that Saturday may very well be a turning level in his younger profession.

“He’ll really feel my energy from Spherical 1 and Cissokho’s technique will change as quickly as he finds out how laborious I do hit.”

Since making his professional debut in 2017, Conway has been dreaming of preventing on an enormous stage. After inking a promotional take care of Matchroom Boxing in 2019, he knew his dream was near being realized.

From preventing in small venues round England to the house of the Dallas Cowboys throughout the pond, it has undoubtedly been an enormous transition for the 25-year-old Conway. Nonetheless it’s one he has welcomed with an enormous smile as he spoke to The Ring backstage.

“From day one in every of turning professional, I advised everybody that I used to be going to be on a stage like this,” Conway mentioned. “Take a look at the gang! It’s unbelievable to be part of it and this can be a huge alternative to place my title amongst the very best within the tremendous welterweight division.”

Conway has not tasted defeat in seven consecutive fights since his Might 2019 cut up determination defeat to Derrick Osaze.