Boxer Sulemana's date with destiny on September 7
SUPER welterweight boxer, Alidu Sulemana, is gearing up to challenge Brit, Jake Abrol, for the Commonwealth Welterweight Youth title on September 7 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool in the United Kingdom.
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Sulemana, 23, who has a professional fight record of 12 fights including 11 wins and a loss, is coming into the bout with a knockout rate of 81.82 per cent.
He told the Graphic Sports he could not wait to stop Abrol in the ring and would do everything possible to bring the title to Ghana.
"My blood is boiling. This is my destiny. I can't wait. I am ready for Abrol. He should dread what is coming," he asserted.
According to him, the fight would put him in pole position for a world title bout hence he was leaving no stone unturned in his quest to win.
Sulemana last fought and knocked out compatriot Moses Lartey in the first round of their six-round middleweight contests.
Now eyeing up the world title, the boxer believes he must stop Abrol to get the chance of a higher rating in the pecking order.
"This is a great opportunity for me and I would like to thank my trainer and management for how far they have brought me," he stated.
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Abrol, 21, and undefeated in 11 professional bouts including a draw, is expected to come into the ring as the favourite, but the Ghanaian told the Graphic Sports he would punish him on the night.
"Abrol has not tasted real punches before and he will feel that on September 7," Alidu noted.