Press Release: By Probellum – SHEFFIELD, NOVEMBER 9 – Jack Bateson and Shabaz Masoud have fired
warning shots at each other ahead of their barnstorming battle of top British
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Credit: Probellum
Bateson and Masoud clash in a sizzling super
bantamweight showdown at Probellum Sheffield on Friday night – and both men
have rubbished big claims from their rival.
Leeds hero Bateson has poured scorn on Masoud being
the betting favourite and insists ‘Maverick’ has heaped pressure on himself
with his pre-fight confidence.
Stoke’s Masoud is certain of “comfortably” beating
Bateson and says he sees plenty of weaknesses in the former medal-winning Great
Britain amateur star.
Bateson and Masoud come head-to-head at today’s press
conference in the Steel City and the tension between the pair is simmering as
fight night nears.
Jack Bateson (17-0) said: “I’m not sure why Shabaz is
the favourite with the bookies, but it’s a mistake, that’s for sure!
“And he’s going to be in for a shock if he thinks he
wins comfortably. If he’s taking me
lightly, then let him. I can’t wait to
leave him in shock.
“He’s a good fighter but I believe I am better; a
better boxer, a better fighter and whatever he brings on the night, I believe I
will do it better. He’s obviously full
of himself, he’s confident but so am I, and this means it’s going to be a great
fight.”
Shabaz Masoud (10-0) said: “In all departments, I am
the better fighter and on Friday night I am going to show that.
“He’s got a lot of strengths, but he’s got a lot of
weaknesses too.
“If you’re making loads of mistakes, we are going to
capitalise – and I think he is making loads of mistakes, but we’ll see on
Friday.
“I can beat him comfortably. If I can be better than someone in every
department, then why can’t I beat him comfortably?! I think I’ve got a better boxing brain; I
think I’m stronger, sharper and the better fighter.”
Boxing fans have given their seal of approval to the
Bateson vs Masoud scrap and applauded two of the country’s most promising
fighters for agreeing to meet.
Bateson’s WBA Intercontinental belt is on the line at
the Utilita Arena, but the fight is also a final eliminator for the British
super bantam strap.
Bateson added: “He is putting all the pressure on
himself because, apparently, it’s going to be an easy night’s work. He’s the favourite with the bookies, he’s
talking himself up to have this easy night on Friday, while I’ve been staying
quiet.
“I’ve dealt with pressure and come through it. This is a big night for him, and he’ll be
nervous. For me, it’s just another
night.”
Masoud said: “I want to put respect on my name and
after this fight I will truly get appreciation.
That is what I’m here for, I don’t care about anything else, I’m here
for the respect. People are going to
value me and think ‘woah!’.
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