The invincible, rising star Yoenis Tellez plans to make a gigantic splash in the 154 pounds arranged league, when he will face the former united champion Julian “J-rock” Williams for the transient title of WBA Super Welter I gain The first film on Saturday, March 1 with the Barclays Center on Brooklyn.
“I couldn’t be more grateful to my team for winning this opportunity,” said Tellez. “I plan to make full utilize of it. I am focused, I am prepared and I am ready to make a statement on March 1. This is just the beginning! “
The 24-year-old Tellez (9-0, 7 KO) impressed his youthful career and showed a constant improvement under the direction of the legendary coach Ronnie Shields, who will again lead Tellez to the ring on March 1.
“Training in Texas with coach Ronnie was amazing as always,” said Tellez. “Every day we focus on tiny details that matter, provide my technique and make sure that I am in the best possible form. Ronnie brings a wealth of knowledge and I developed a lot under his instructions. It was one of my best camps and I feel stronger, faster and more prepared than ever. “
In this pay showdown, Tellez will enhance its competition to face the most talented opponent of his youthful career in Williams, a former united 154-pound world champion and mighty at the top of the division. Despite the steps, Tellez remains as confident as always that on March 1 he will be his night.
“Julian Williams is a former world champion with extensive experience and I respect what he did in sport,” said Tellez. “But on March 1 I will come with everything I have. I have a style that is invigorating and I’m sure I can make our game plan. It is a huge opportunity for me and I am ready to show the world what I am capable of. “
Delived from Santiago de Cuba in Cuba, Tellez has fought the United States since 2022, mainly in Orlando, with additional duels in Minneapolis and at the T -Mobile arena in Las Vegas, where he entered as a tardy replacement to blow Sergio Garcia in the third – Round on the Spence vs. Crawford PPV Undercard. Now the debut in Fresh York in the famed Barclays center, Tellez is aimed at as much a huge stage as possible.
“Fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is a dream,” said Tellez. “Fresh York organized one of the biggest fights in the history of boxing and for the first time I am excited about a performance on such a gigantic stage. I know that the energy in the arena will be electric and I can’t wait to present a great program for all fans. “
With the victory of March 1, Tellez captured the transient WBA title in the amount of 154 pounds and, importantly, will receive a characteristic victory that could signal his readiness to face the prevailing division masters. Despite rapid growth, Tellez believes that this victory will show that he is not only the future of the division, but his present.
“The victory in this fight combines me as the best pretender in 154 pounds,” said Tellez. “My goal is to win in a spectacular way and place a position to face Jermell Charlo, Terenka Crawford and Sebastian Fund.”