Pink-hot featherweight, Brooklyn-born and Vegas-residing, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington lately moved to 15-0 (9 KOs). Final month, he had a formidable win with a stoppage of rugged Enrique Vivas, who got here in at 23-3 with 12 stoppages. Extra spectacular was that Viva’s solely 3 losses had been to former title challengers, and he had by no means been stopped.
Carrington’s Promoter, High Rank, is holding him busy, as that was his 4th win in 9 months. And that’s high quality with him as he desires to get again within the ring as quickly as attainable. Extra importantly, he desires to contest for a world title earlier than the 12 months is over.
MaxBoxing caught up with Carrington at Vegas’ Knuckleheads Boxing Fitness center a number of days after his battle. Well mannered and fast to snigger, his out-of-the-ring manner contrasts his intense, laser-focused in-ring character. In our chat, it was evident that Carrington has his eyes on the prize – that being a world title shot.
“I hope to be again in June or July,” he mentioned. “I’d like to have my subsequent battle be for the title, however the best way the opposite champions have fights lined up, realistically late fall or the top of the 12 months is extra seemingly”, he mentioned. “I wish to win a title, then unify and be the primary undisputed champion at featherweight,” he mentioned.
Whereas Carrington, who’s rated at #1 in 2 organizations, would welcome a shot towards any champion, he does have a choice in thoughts.
“Sure, I feel (Britain’s undefeated WBA champ) Nick Ball could be an incredible, battle for me”, he mentioned. “I feel our types would match up nice, though I can adapt to any type and an aggressive man like him who comes at me is suited to me and would make an incredible battle.”
Carrington is hopeful that High Rank can get a deal achieved this 12 months for a world title shot and says he’s extra outspoken about calling out champions. And, the followers are demanding he get his shot.
Requested if he would go to England for a title shot, he welcomed the chance however would like to win his title at dwelling.
“In fact I’d go wherever for a title shot”, he mentioned. “However I’d like to win it in New York. Are you able to think about profitable the title within the huge room at Madison Sq. Backyard,” he mentioned. “That may be so thrilling. New York crowds are like no different.”
