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Wallin Eyes Statement Win
Against
Former Russian Champion Goncharov
Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin (12-0, 10 KOs) wants to make
a statement by beating Vladimir Goncharov (5-1, 4 KOs) on
Saturday night at the Rosvalla Stora Ishallen at the
Nyköpings Arenor in Nyköping, Sweden.
The undefeated boxer from Sundsvall has impressed in the
early stages of his career, moving to 12-0 against an
ever-increasing level of opposition. In Goncharov, Wallin
faces his toughest opponent to date, and the 24 year-old
aims to prove he is ready for the step up in class with a
dominant display against the former Russian Champion.
‘’I’m feeling good,’’ said Wallin. ‘’I’ve had a great
training camp, great sparring, great everything! As the
fight gets closer it starts to feel more real, and it’s a
good feeling. The hard work is done, and now, I’m looking
forward to showcasing my skills against another tough
opponent.
‘’I’ve had twelve fights now, so I know how it works. The
opponents get harder but I keep improving. I’ve been working
hard with my coach Joey Gamache, trying to become a complete
fighter. There is still work to be done but I’m pleased with
my progress.
‘’My dream is become world champion, but I know there is no
rush. I’m still only 24 years old. Right now, I just have to
concentrate on one fight at a time and keep working hard in
the gym. I know my time will come and one day I’ll be
knocking on the door for a world title shot.
‘’Against Goncharov, I want to prove I’m ready to take the
next step. The expectation is growing with every fight I
win, but I don’t feel any pressure, I feel excited. On
Saturday night, I want to make a statement with a decisive
win.
‘’I’ve watched a lot of his fights. He likes to come forward
and break people down. He’s coming here to fight and he’s
coming here to win. Just like me, he wants to prove himself,
so I’m expecting a competitive fight but I’m confident I
will win.’’
Said promoter Nisse Sauerland: ‘’We’ve been stepping up the
Otto’s level of opposition with every fight, and so far, he
has risen to the challenge. Goncharov is the next step, and
arguably, his toughest test to date.
‘’There is still a long way to go, but we have every faith
in Otto’s abilities and believe he can follow in the
footsteps of the great Ingemar Johansson and become Sweden’s
next heavyweight champion of the world.’’
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