Ahead of his U.S debut as a Professional fighter on July 5th, Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (12-0, 8 KOs) sat down with Ringnews24 and discussed his thoughts on his upcoming fight, what it means for his career to headline a card with Allan Green, among other things.
Alvarez is coming off a TKO win against Nicholson Poulard on March 22 from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada and will be facing the dangerous Allan “Ghost Dog” Green (32-4, 22 KOs). Alvarez, a 2008 Colombian Olympian who lives in Montreal, is on his way to positioning himself for a world title shot. He is currently ranked No. 4 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and No. 7 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
RingNews24: How do you feel about making your debut as a pro in the US?
I feel very happy and excited since I fought (in the US) as an amateur, and now I get to fight as a pro.
RingNews24: What do you know about Allan Green?
I know that he possesses a good jab and a good left cross, he doesn’t like to fight on the inside, he favors fighting from middle distance and outside.
RingNews24: Do you think that fighting in the U.S. is an advantage for Green?
It can be an advantage because he is fighting in his country and they know him, but I am prepared and very motivated.
RingNews24: Many feel that this is your toughest fight up to now? What’s your opinion?
Yes, You can say that he is my toughest fight yet because he is a better known boxer, but all my fights are a test and it doesn’t matter who I fight, I need to show I am a better fighter.
RingNews24: What adjustments do you need to make to fight someone like Green?
Always be ready, keep my eyes open and guard high, and win the war of jabs because I also have a good jab.
RingNews24: With 8 KOs in 12 fights you are making a name as a hard puncher, is your plan to go for the KO?
I always have the KO in my head. I welcome a win by KO but I prepare for 12 rounds in case we don’t get the KO. I prepare well physically so that I can finish the fight and win a decision.
RingNews24: Have you prepared differently for this fight? Who are you sparring with?
I prepare as I always do, hard and with dedication. I spar with many boxers from the area of Montreal who have similar styles to Green. This is a great advantage for me.
RingNews24: This is without a doubt a very important fight in your career. What is the pressure to not only win but look great?
Absolutely, this is an important fight because I am headlining a fight on ESPN against Allan Green who is the biggest name on my resume. A lot of fans want to see me against Green and we know it will be a good fight. And this is also 50 Cent’s first show as a promoter. But I don’t feel pressure because I know I am doing things right.
Ringnews24.com: You were supposed to fight Green on many occasions but they kept changing the date. Has this affected you at all?
I don’t feel it has affected me because I keep training as usual. If anything I’ve had more time to incorporate new things to my training routine I didn’t have the time to do before.
RingNews24: What do you do when you are not training for a fight? How do you spend your time?
I like to play videogames (PlayStation), Football (soccer), chat online, listen to music, watch Colombian movies and more than anything just hang out with friends in Montreal.
RingNews24: Speaking of football (soccer), how do you see the Colombian team? Do you think they will qualify to the World Cup?
The Colombian team is doing well. It’s been a while since we saw the team play like this and we are 3 points away from qualifying with 4 games to play (at the time of interview). If anything goes wrong then we are just out of luck (laughs).
RingNews24: Any messages to your fans, friends, etc.?
To my growing group of fans I’d like to say Thank you for all your support and please continue supporting me.
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Famed rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s SMS Promotions will present its first solo professional boxing event, “50 Cent’s Birthday Bash,” this Friday (July 5) live on ESPN Friday Night Fights from the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The main event is presented in association with Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM).
Tickets are priced at $150.00, $100.00, $60.00 and $35.00 (SOLD OUT) and available to purchase at Connecticut Convention Center (860-728-2624) or by calling Mike Criscio (203-627-7472). There is a 10-percent surcharge on all sold tickets. The $150.00 and $100.00 ticket entitles the bearer to free admission to 50 Cent’s post-fight party at the Connecticut Convention Center. Otherwise, admission to the post fight party is $40.00 and up per person at the door.
Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first fight scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET.
