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Undefeated Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez will be looking to make a big statement on October 15, with the idea of landing a world title fight in the near future.
Sanchez will collide with Carlos Negron on the undercard to Deontay Wilder’s clash with Robert Helenius at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Sanchez (20-0, 13 KOs) will take part in his second fight with renowned trainer Joe Goossen. Last October, he scored a career-best win, dropping the previously unbeaten Efe Ajagba on his way to a unanimous decision victory. And back in January, he outboxed Christian Hammer over ten rounds to a dominant decision win.
The Cuban stylist is a heavy favorite, but he’s not taking Negron lightly.
“Carlos Negron is a dangerous opponent, but I will be ready for whatever he brings. I intend to look for a knockout against Negron to demonstrate to boxing fans that I am both a boxer and a puncher,’’ said Sanchez.
“I feel I am the best heavyweight in the world and October 15 will bring me one step closer to the very important goal of becoming mandatory contender for a world title opportunity in 2023.’’
Negron (25-3, 20 KOs), a 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, was initially scheduled to fight Sanchez back in January. He was forced to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19. Negron is riding a five-fight winning streak and currently trains alongside dangerous heavyweight Luis Ortiz.
“I know Frank, and I’ve never been a fighter to call any other fighters out or speak of any other boxer, so I don’t know why he asked to fight me,” said Negron.
“When my coach told me he wanted to fight me, I didn’t take it personally. I took it like a challenge. It gave me incredible motivation, and now I want to fight him. Let’s see what I can do against good competition. I have always done my best against better opponents. So come October 15, let’s see who’s the better man.”