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Skoglund vs. Cherviak Media
Workout Quotes
Erik Skoglund (22-0, 11 KOs) and Oleksandr Cherviak (15-4-1,
5 KOs) came face-to-face for the first time at today’s media
training in Nyköping, Sweden ahead of their historic IBF
Intercontinental Light Heavyweight title fight on Saturday
night at the Rosvalla Stora Ishallen at the Nyköpings Arenor.
Skoglund, the reigning champion, defends the IBF strap in
his hometown arena, and the 24 year old, who says he has had
the ‘perfect preparation’, is counting on local support to
give him the edge over his Ukrainian opponent.
‘’I’ve had the perfect preparations and I feel great,’’ said
Skoglund. ‘’Honestly, things could not have gone better. I’m
in good shape, and now the hard work is done and I’m ready
to defend my title on Saturday night.
‘’I’ve seen Cherviak fight many times and I’ve watched him
beat up my former colleague Dustin Dirks, so I know what to
expect, and I know I have what it takes to beat him.
‘‘I’m going to have a lot of support inside the arena and
they are going to be making a lot of noise. That gives me
more motivation to go out there and perform to the best of
my ability. I’m really looking forward it!’’
The challenger Cherviak, who arrived in Nyköping today,
plans to spoil the Skoglund’s celebrations, and following a
tough training camp, is confident he can derail the young
Swede’s promising career.
‘’I’m looking forward to this fight,’’ said Cherviak. ‘’I’ve
been training in my hometown of Kirovograd, and then I
travelled to Kiev for some quality sparring with my K2
teammates.
‘’I’ve done everything possible to make sure I’m in top
shape, everything a professional boxer should do to prepare
for such an important fight. Of course, I’m confident. I
wouldn’t have come here if I didn’t think I could win. I’ve
come here to take the title!’’
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