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 foremost occasion at Resorts World Area, Birmingham in what’s Denny’s first defence of the title he gained towards Matteo Signani final outing.
Money, in the meantime, is making his comeback to the ring 18 months on from his final battle – an eight spherical win towards 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 commonly on Sky Sports activities beating Bradley Rea, Brad Pauls, Macaulay McGowan and Signani, respectively.
“He’s gonna get smashed on Saturday,” Denny stated at right now’s closing 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, nevertheless, 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 load (160lbs). That dialog finally petered out however Denny believes he can earn his second consecutive win inside the gap, with just one to his identify to date.
“He’s a great fighter,” Denny stated of Money.
“We’ve had some backwards and forwards however I respect him. Good all-round fighter. You’ll be able to’t trick this recreation, boxing will discover you out. No matter he’s been as much as during the last what number of months and years I’ve been within the health club grinding. And it’s gonna present. Break him down and get him out of there. And nonetheless.”
Somewhat than getting his ft 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 trying ahead to Saturday night time and getting my fingers on that European title and making up for misplaced time,” Money stated.
“I undoubtedly suppose I’m gonna get him out of there inside the gap. He’s gonna come out and we’ll take a look at him first couple of rounds, go to work and I reckon it gained’t go the gap.”
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 are usually not family names who command large 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 wish,” Money stated of combating for one of many belts. “I need to be within the massive fights and I’m certain I can be after this one.”