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Willie Nelson
Moves Up To Middleweight, Targeting Golovkin, Charlo, Brant
Or Murata Showdown
Willie Nelson (27-3-1) is looking to make a big impact in
2021. Like many fighters, Nelson's 2020 campaign was aborted
due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nelson has been a top contender in the super welterweight
division the past several years but will campaign as a full
fledged middleweight when he returns to the ring. The
middleweight division has produced some of the biggest
fights in boxing in recent years and there are several
fighters who interest Nelson.
"I just want to get in the mix. (Gennadiy) Golovkin is a guy
I want to fight. I think his style and mine would produce
the type of fight that the fans would love. I also am
looking at guys like Rob Brant, Jaime Munguia, Ryota Murata,
and Jermall Charlo. I want to fight the top guys in the
division. If I can't get a champion right away get me a top
contender that would put me in position to fight for a
title," Nelson explained.
The 33 year old has never backed down from a challenge and
is no stranger to big fights having fought on HBO, Showtime
and ESPN throughout his career. He holds a big knockout
victory over former champion Tony Harrison and also handed
top prospects Yudel Johnson and John Jackson their first
professional losses. Nelson has also faced WBO middleweight
champion Demetrius Andrade and former title challenger Vanes
Martirosyan.
"I feel a lot stronger at 160. The last couple fights was a
struggle to get down in weight. I haven't taken much
punishment and feel like I am in the prime of my career. I
can't wait to begin this next chapter of my career. I just
need to get a chance with one of these big names to remind
everyone what I am capable of," said Nelson.
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