Khaleel Majid picks up win on massive stage

Bolton, England’s Khaleel Majid moved to 15-0 (4 KOs) after the most important win of his profession this previous weekend. He beat beforehand undefeated Alex Murphy by UD 10, who got here into the bout at an ideal 13-0 himself. The struggle was a cracker from the opening bell.

They had been combating Saturday night time on the Joe Joyce – Filip Hrgovic heavyweight struggle on the Co-Op Stay Area in Manchester. Educated by former world champion and considered one of boxing’s greatest trainers, Buddy McGirt, it is a man on a mission. 

Excellent to this point in 15 outings – he’s impressing with pace and a superb boxing IQ.  

Whereas Majid sees himself combating for a world title sooner or later, he is aware of that he needs to be affected person and give attention to the present duties at hand. 

In a current interview, he expressed that endurance is as vital as something proper now. 

“I simply hearken to my coach (McGirt) and give attention to one struggle at a time. I don’t put my power into nothing else or what’s after”, he mentioned. “I simply give attention to the current”. 

After going out to Los Angeles and pitching himself to McGirt, the 2 attached, and he has been with Buddy ever since. 

After his massive win, the most important of his profession, he’s in search of extra alternatives this yr. 

In post-fights interviews, he made it clear that he has to maintain working however is worked up about what’s subsequent. 

“Going into this struggle was very emotional for myself”, he mentioned. “Rather a lot has occurred in my life this final yr and it confirmed within the struggle. I fought an undefeated fighter who gave it every thing he had”, he continued. “This was the most important struggle of my profession on the large stage and I’m grateful to Queensbury and Frank Warren for giving me this chance. And, additionally a large thanks to my supporters”. 

So, coming off his massive win, what’s subsequent? 

“What’s subsequent? God prepared, I’ve some constructive information. I go away it in God’s fingers”.