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‘I had my way’ – Visioli on sparring with US star Moton

‘I had my way’ – Visioli on sparring with US star Moton

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Giorgio Visioli, the unbeaten British prospect, claimed that if video of him sparring with US star Curmel Moton was “leaked,” people would be shocked.

The Aldershot boxer traveled to the United States in March, and Eddie Hearn, his promoter, claimed he “smashed Moton to pieces” during the sessions.

Visioli, 22, has started his professional career with a stellar start, winning seven games and putting up six stops.

Hearn refuted the claims, but Moton, who is being promoted by Floyd Mayweather, declared he would attend the two meetings.

Eddie’s mouth said, “But it was great work between me and Curmel,” Visioli told BBC Sport.

Although it was my way all the time, he is aware of this for certain. Everyone will be shocked when the footage is leaked.

I’ll fight anyone if he wants to fight, and if he wants to send the papers, he can send them.

Moton has a record of seven victories and six stops, which is unmatched for him in his first year of play.

The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the best prospects in world boxing, and he most recently stopped Frank Zaldivar in their third round of fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

With his coach Mark Tibbs and his gym-mate Johnny Fisher, Visioli traveled to Vegas to spar with Moton and a mix of pros and amateurs.

He also sparred with Rolando Romero, who recently defeated Ryan Garcia in New York during that visit.

It was undoubtedly excellent work, Moton told pro boxing fans.

Eddie Hearn has been talking online, but he’s doing it by being a promoter and attempting to spread his man’s name more.

His partner and I shared the ring, and he saw an opportunity. Right now, everyone is claiming that he sneezed at me.

In the most recent victory, Visioli is ahead of Baker.

Giorgio Visioli lands a big punch as he fights Kane BakerGetty Images

After a amateur career where he never completely outshined anyone, Visioli’s victories by stoppage have become a regular occurrence since becoming a pro.

In his previous contest, he defeated 19-12 Kane Baker, who was widely regarded as a step up.

Before the referee intervened to end the match in the fourth round, Visioli showed his class and impressive dominance of Baker.

Before slapping a massive sixth blow against Baker’s side of his head, a particular video from that fight appeared on social media. It featured him grabbing Baker five straight right hooks.

Visioli responded, “It was a step up on paper,” In reality, I merely beat him up badly and boxed his head off. I believed he would give me more of a test because he wasn’t up for my footwork and speed.

“It was a fantastic performance and a win that helps me promote my brand more.” Everyone has always admired me for what I did to Kane, but it was truly satisfying.

I can bang and move quickly, not as a dull fighter. People now know what I’ve got to offer, and I’ve got it all.

On June 21, Visioli will take on Peter McGrail in a fight on the sidelines of Shabaz Masoud’s main event, which will feature the pair’s mainweight contest for the IBO super-bantamweight title.

And Hearn, the promoter, has lofty goals for what he might achieve.

Giorgio has “an incredible talent,” he told BBC Sport.

He reportedly gave Moton some good sparring knickers, but they didn’t seem to like it because we’ve upset them there.

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Source: BBC

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