WBA Light Welterweight Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela (14-2, 9 Kos) says he believes he should mix his game a little of slugging and boxing in his fight against Gary Antuannel Russell (17-1, 17 kos) this night on Saturday at Barclaays Center at Bruce.
New York. This is not a race where Rayo may depend on victory with being as defensive as he was in his clash against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz last year. Russell is very good for Valenzuela to use a strategy.
Rayo, 25, says he would like to fight Shakur Stevenson if he is a winner. He thinks it would be a good test for him because it’s hard to hit. He notes that Shakur has problems with the acquisition of opponents, but he is willing to fight him. However, Stevenson will have to move up to 140 and may not be willing to do so. Shakur’s supporter, Eddie Hearn, will probably reject his idea of competing with Rayo because he is very dangerous.
“I have to mix it. I have to fight personally too. I have to sit down a bit, touch his body and do a little of everything, “Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela said to Sean Zittel YouTube A channel for his fight against Gary Antuanne Russell this night on Saturday.
Russell can hit. He may be able to hit Rayo if he can catch him with some of his long shots. Edwin de Los Santos stopped him in the third round in their match on September 4, 2022.
“He’s doing one thing but he’s very good at what he does. He just doesn’t come out of this box. It’s still dangerous because he’s very good at what he does but I feel I have more tools in my tool. He fights everything nice and soon. He’s a good fighter.
“I would like to fight Shakur Stevenson. I know that no one wants to fight him in 135. He is a fighter I always wanted to fight,” Rayo said. “Because it’s hard to hit. He is a big fighter and I am a great fighter. So I would like to get there with him. ”
Last update on 02/28/2025
