By Mark Vester

Former junior middleweight champion Kassim Ouma (26-6-1, 17 KOs) is promising to upset unbeaten contender Vanes Martisoyan (26-0-0, 17 KOs) on January 16 in Las Vegas. At one time he was considered one of the best in the world, but now Ouma has lost four of his last five fights.

Ouma had been in talks to appear on the Holyfield-Botha undercard in in Uganda. He sees the fight with Vanes as a much better opportunity. Ouma has not beaten a solid contender since 2006, when he pulled off a unanimous decision over then unbeaten Sechew Powell. He says "The Dream" is back and Vanes will be the first step back to reclaiming a world title.

“I want to return to the top of the world and that is why am back,” Ouma said to Saturday Vision. “I have been missing the sport, I want to reclaim my belt and I am not ready to rest.”

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