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Firat Arslan wants revenge in his rematch fight against Marco Huck

Ringnews24.com: You are fighting on January 25th against Marco Huck at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart. You believe that you were robbed in the first fight – How did you feel after the scorecards got read out?

I could not believe what I heard. There was no doubt in my mind that I was the winner back then and I still feel this way. Also a lot of boxing experts sided with my view but I can’t change what has happened. I can only influence things, which are ahead of me. So I’m looking forward to my rematch with Marco.

Ringnews24.com: You signed with Sauerland Promotions to get a world title fight against Huck, how thankful are you that they delivered your request?

I’m really satisfied to work with a partner like Sauerland Event – they promised me a rematch and now they deliver. That’s what I call professional.
 
Ringnews24.com: How has the first fight impacted your training camp and frame of mind?

I won’t get into any details but believe me when I say that we will work out a game plan, which will guide me to victory. But I don’t think that we will have to change a lot, as I was doing great in my first encounter with Huck. The most important aspect is to believe in your own strengths and that’s what I’m doing.

Ringnews24.com: How is your training going and how would you compare it to previous training camps?

Everything is going the way it should be as my team and I are focused on the task ahead. It’s always a goal of mine to step into the ring with a lot of positive energy. After a fight I want to tell myself that I did my best out there.

Ringnews24.com: I am from the UK and I watch the German fights on the Internet. For an outsider watching, the German broadcasters really do put on a fantastic show. The ring walks and the build up are fantastic, the German fight fans love their boxing and make lots of noise. How much do you enjoy the atmosphere and fighting in Germany in front of your fans?

It’s terrific to say the least. The way boxing is presented to the public in Germany is exceptional. And I’m sure that it won’t be any different on January 25. The atmosphere in Stuttgart is going to be fantastic.

Ringnews24.com: Germany has a reputation of giving away fighters unfair treatment due to poor judging, premature stoppages and biased refereeing. I was wondering what your views are on the treatment of away fighters? Do you agree or is the fight fans perception wrong?

From my point of view there were some inexplicable verdicts in the past – I can tell you this first-hand. But this isn’t about Germany – it’s a worldwide phenomenon. And I can also confirm that such misjudgment is doing no good to the sport of boxing.
 
Ringnews24.com: How much longer do you plan on fighting and what will you do when your boxing career ends?

I don’t waste time about it. All I’m thinking of, at this time, is to beat Marco Huck on January 25 and become a world champion again.

Ringnews24.com: Why do you think fighters such as Roy Jones Jr continue to fight on when all they are doing is diminishing their record and quite possibly their legacies?

I don’t presume to judge about other fighters, especially from a distance. A man like Roy Jones has to decide, for himself, when it’s time to hang up the gloves. Everybody has an individual reason to carry on with what he or she wants to. People should just pay respect to it.

Ringnews24.com:  Do you have a message for the fans?

I thank each and every one who did support me in the past and the ones who still do so.

I can’t promise you success – that’s for sure. Still I promise to give it my all to leave the ring as a world champion come January 25.

Ringnews24.com:  Good Luck in Stuttgart

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