Undefeated Cuban Yoenis Tellez (9-0, 7 KOs) is seeking to seize the highlight and make some critical noise within the 154-pound division when he takes on former unified champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams. They may meet for the Interim WBA Tremendous Welterweight title on a loaded PBC Pay-Per-View card from Barclays Heart in Brooklyn on Saturday, March 1.
Regardless of solely having 9 fights below his belt, and dealing with a former world champion in Williams, Tellez may be very assured he’ll report his tenth win and stroll out of New York a champion. He’s finishing coaching camp in Texas with legend Ronnie Shields and may be very excited to make his “Large Apple” debut.
Regardless of the Texas-based Tellez being one of many hottest contenders within the 154-pound division, he received’t have a simple job on his palms in Williams (29-4-1, 17 KOs). The Philadelphia-based former champion has confronted a bunch of championship calibre fighters in Joachim Alcine, Jermall Charlo, Ishe Smith, Jarrett Hurd, Jeison Rosario, Carlos Adames, amongst others, in his profession.
Youth and potential would possibly facet with Tellez however world class expertise is with Williams.
In current interviews, Tellez made it clear that he is aware of it is a probability to shine on an enormous card, win a world title in solely his tenth bout and present everybody within the junior middleweight division that he’s certainly the true factor.
“Coaching in Texas with Coach Ronnie has been unbelievable as at all times,” mentioned Tellez. “Day by day we deal with the little particulars that matter, refine my method, and ensure I’m in the most effective form potential. Ronnie brings a wealth of data, and I’ve grown loads below his steering”, he mentioned.
And whereas he understands Williams has the sting in expertise, he welcomes the problem and may be very excited to be clocking into work in New York.
“Julian Williams is a former world champion with loads of expertise however I’m going to come back with every little thing I’ve obtained. I’ve a method that’s thrilling, and I’m assured in my capability to execute our recreation plan”, he mentioned. “This can be a enormous alternative for me, and I’m prepared to point out the world what I’m able to. Preventing at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn is a dream come true,” he continued. “New York has held a few of the largest fights in boxing historical past, and I’m excited to carry out on such an enormous stage for the primary time”.
Tellez additionally is aware of a title win places him within the combine for fights with all of the established names within the division.
“A win on this combat solidifies me as the highest contender at 154-pounds,” mentioned Tellez. “My aim is to win in spectacular style and be squarely in place to face Jermell Charlo, Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora.”
