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Bute & Johnson Teleconference
Highlights
By Daniel Cloutier
Lucian Bute, who will defend is IBF super middleweight world
title for the eighth time, said the key for him, will be to
impose his style in the ring, and prevent Glen Johnson from
doing the same, November 5th at the Colisée in Québec City.
“Johnson has a lot of experience, he is strong physically,
he is aggressive and energetic in the ring and I will have a
long evening in the ring if I let him impose his style,”
said Bute. I got to neutralize his style and impose mine. If
I am imposing my style and my strategy I will dominate all
the rounds and easily win the fight. That is exactly what I
am planning to do. Johnson has a good jab and a dangerous
right hand, but I know what to do and how to block them.”
Bute had Johnson as sparring partner two years ago as he was
preparing himself for the rematch with Librado Andrade, and
Johnson was preparing himself for his last meeting with Chad
Dawson.
“The training was intense every day with Johnson,” said
Lucian. “No one wanted to let the other control the action.
However, for me, sparring sessions cannot be compared to a
fight. In a fight, the tension is high, and the control of
the emotions is major.”
On fighting in Quebec City Bute said, “The atmosphere at the
Colisée de Québec was fantastic the night of my rematch with
Andrade, I expect the same thing November 5th. Jean Bédard
told me that more than 13,000 tickets has been sold, and he
is expecting a sold out like the night of the rematch with
Andrade. It will be fantastic for me.”
When a journalist asked Lucian if he was considering Johnson
as his toughest opponent, Bute said, “Absolutely! Johnson is
not afraid of anybody. He fought Roy Jones Jr., Antonio
Tarver, Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson. He deserves all my
respect. I was in Atlantic City few months ago, when he
fought Carl Froch. I would be crazy to think that Johnson is
not dangerous.”
“The people who believe I have no chance against Lucian,
will have a surprise November 5th,” said Glen Johnson. I am
perfectly prepared for this other opportunity to win a world
title. Bute has great skills, long arms, fast hands, he has
a perfect record record, it is a great challenge for me. My
plan is to chase him from the beginning to the end, and use
my power, my physical and my experience to put him in
trouble. No doubt in my mind that I will leave Québec City
with the IBF belt in my luggage.”
A journalist asked Bute if a fight between him and Jean
Pascal is eminent.
“Going to the light heavyweight division in not in my plans
for 2012, said Bute. I want to fight the best super
middleweights in the world in 2012. The winner of the “Super
Six” is on the line for me, to unify the 168 pounds world
titles. However, I don’t want to think or talk of Carl Froch
or Andre Ward now. I got to take care of Glen Johnson.
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