Raphael Akpejiori, Nigerian boxer, says he has no regret quiting basketball for boxing........................
Akpejiori spoke ahead of his clash with Arslanbek Makhmudov, the Russian boxer, on December 16.The boxers appear to be an equal match, with Makhmudov boasting 15-0, 14 KOs and Akpejiori holding tight to an awe-inspiring 14-0, 13 KOs.Yet, he said he is still far from being sunk in by the record.
When asked if he would like to fight heavyweight Tyson Fury, Akpejiori said: “No no no, Tyson isn’t my target at all. I actually have nobody in particular in mind. I have a goal to have a fight with whoever is the world champion and then win to become the world champion. When asked about a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, he said: “I don’t think there should be a big deal about me fighting Anthony. After all, Americans fight Americans all the time, so that wouldn’t bother me in any way.“Anthony has done well for Britain, for sure, and has made a huge name for himself and for Britain. But as far as I am concerned, himself or whoever stands between the world title and myself simply has to give way.
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