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Jalil Hackett (9-1, 7 KOs) was set to avenge his December loss to Jose Roman (14-1, 6 KOs) this Saturday, March fifteenth on the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. At yesterday’s press convention he regarded prepared and primed to placed on a spectacular efficiency.
Stating that they’d announce a brand new WBA Continental North America welterweight champion or as they are saying in Puerto Rico, “Y El Nuevo,” translating to, “And the New.” He has the warrior mentality, the place you tackle powerful fights to show your price, you beat powerful opponents, and exhibit your greatness. He doesn’t consider in constructing your resume with tender opponents. He wished nothing greater than to avenge his loss and proceed his path.
Nevertheless, after the press convention, he suffered what could be described as a freak accident. Whereas popping out of the sauna, he slipped, injuring his proper foot. “I was coming out of the sauna, you know how the sauna got two levels, so on the way down from one of the levels I slipped and lost my foot type of sh*t. Instead of landing like flat on my foot, I landed on the ball of my ankle. My sh*t immediately swelled up.” mentioned Jalil when requested concerning the damage.
He was visibly upset and dissatisfied he’s unable to battle this Saturday. He did state he plans to remake the rematch with Jose Roman for this summer time. Many followers had been trying ahead to the rematch and demand for it stays excessive. With a full restoration, Jalil could make good on his promise and avenge his loss. Roman was awarded a break up choice victory within the December match with two judges scoring it 96-94 for Roman, and the third favoring Hackett 96-94. Hackett appeared to manage the early rounds by focusing on the physique, however appeared to gradual within the center to late rounds.
Jalil requested for this battle regardless of being supplied different fights. “I didn’t have to take this fight, Matchroom didn’t offer this fight first, they offered other fights first. My team didn’t want this fight. I said I want this fight because this is the dude I just lost to. This is something I was more than anxious, more than ready. This is one of my better camps I’ve had, you know. This is just a heartbreaker.”
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