They’ve made a mistake picking me » July 26, 2021

Featherweight Leigh Wooden (24-2, 14 KOs) believes that Golden Boy, promoter of WBA featherweight champion Xu Can (18-2, 3 KOs), made a mistake by selecting him as their newest protection Saturday on DAZN.

“I’m coming to win,” stated Wooden. “I’m not simply coming to combat for a world title. I don’t wish to be remembered as the child that boxed for a world title. I wish to win the world title. Individuals can congratulate me on this combat after I win.

“I’ve proved that I’m approach above home degree and that my energy is an excessive amount of for these children. It’s a huge bounce from home degree to world title degree however I’m assured in my means and I’m assured in my energy.

“Xu Can’s greatest attribute is his punch quantity. He throws plenty of punches. He doesn’t take a great shot. When he will get clipped his head is all around the store. He’s not boxed anybody that may dig like I can – for my part. I’m going to be giving him questions that he’s not answered earlier than. I’m bringing much more than what he’s seen earlier than.

“On the identical time, he’s going to be doing the identical to me. He’s going to be throwing plenty of pictures at my head. I’m going to need to be sensible and tremendous match. I’m enthusiastic about it and I’m going to rise to the problem. I’m extraordinarily assured.

“Ben (coach Ben Davison) doesn’t get it unsuitable. I don’t assume I’ve ever seen him get it unsuitable. It’s a must to take away a fighter’s greatest attributes. Can’s greatest attribute is his quantity. I believe he’s obtained the file for probably the most punches thrown in 12 rounds. We’ve to take that away from him.

“I’m going to go on the market and stick with the sport plan, and I consider I’ll get the job executed. I’m shocked that him and his crew Golden Boy have particularly requested for me. Watch out what you want for. They’ve made a mistake selecting me.”