EUROPEAN middleweight champion Tyler Denny and challenger Felix Money have each predicted stoppage wins for themselves on Saturday night time (June 22).
The 2 meet in Matchroom’s essential occasion at Resorts World Enviornment, Birmingham in what’s Denny’s first defence of the title he received in opposition to Matteo Signani final day trip.
Money, in the meantime, is making his comeback to the ring 18 months on from his final battle – an eight spherical win in opposition to Celso Neves on the Josh Warrington-Luis Alberto Lopez undercard. In his absence, Denny, 18-2-3 (1 KO), has gone from power to power combating often on Sky Sports activities beating Bradley Rea, Brad Pauls, Macaulay McGowan and Signani, respectively.
“He’s gonna get smashed on Saturday,” Denny mentioned at at this time’s remaining press convention.
“I really feel unhealthy for him however that is the sport we’re in. He’s obtained some catching as much as do as a result of after [beating Denzel] Bentley he was meant to be as much as world titles by now.”
Money interrupted, nonetheless, saying, “I’ll get you out the best way and I’ll be straight again within the combine.”
“He’s not gonna do it,” Denny replied. “Ignore him. He’s getting excited. He’s fascinated by the weigh-in, he’s struggling on the weight, getting excited.”
The unbeaten challenger went on to quiz Denny on whether or not or not he hoped Money couldn’t make the burden (160lbs). That dialog ultimately petered out however Denny believes he can earn his second consecutive win inside the space, with just one to his identify to date.
“He’s fighter,” Denny mentioned of Money.
“We’ve had some forwards and backwards however I respect him. Good all-round fighter. You’ll be able to’t trick this sport, boxing will discover you out. No matter he’s been as much as over the past what number of months and years I’ve been within the fitness center grinding. And it’s gonna present. Break him down and get him out of there. And nonetheless.”
Slightly than getting his toes moist once more in a warm-up bout for one thing then extra significant Money, 16-0 (10 KOs) has chosen to go straight in there with a person who has momentum in his favour. The choice speaks volumes for Money’s confidence and new coach Adam Sales space.
“I’m wanting ahead to Saturday night time and getting my fingers on that European title and making up for misplaced time,” Money mentioned.
“I undoubtedly suppose I’m gonna get him out of there inside the space. He’s gonna come out and we’ll take a look at him first couple of rounds, go to work and I reckon it received’t go the space.”
Whereas the 160lbs division is one which through the years has featured among the sport’s biggest fighters there isn’t a star-power in 2024. Champions Janibek Alimkhanuly, Carlos Adames and Erislandy Lara should not family names who command enormous paydays. Saturday’s winner will transfer nearer to a shot at considered one of them and historical past tells us that successful the European title can result in a world title alternative.
“That’s what we would like,” Money mentioned of combating for one of many belts. “I wish to be within the massive fights and I’m positive I might be after this one.”
