By Rick Reeno
On the eve of the biggest fight of his career, unbeaten cruiserweight BJ Flores (20-0, 13KOs) contacted BoxingScene.com to discuss the fight with Darnell Wilson (22-5, 19KOs), scheduled for February 8 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, in Dover, Delaware. The fight will be televised on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights.
"I don't care what sparring partners he used in camp, Friday night, he's going to be in the ring with me - an undefeated, hungry guy who's going to do anything to win," Flores said. "He think he's going to win, well nobody plans on losing when they go in the ring. Friday night will be the end of his run. It's going be a very bad night for him on Friday. He's going to look back on that night in a few months and say to himself 'I had a real bad night.'
Wilson is known for his aggressive fighting style, knockout power and the ability to end fights on a single punch. Despite the highlight reel knockouts and his reputation of being a big puncher, Flores hopes that Wilson comes out swinging from the opening bell.
"I hope he comes out aggressive and makes my job real easy. I put the work in, I'm motivated and I've trained like I've never trained before. I respect him, but he's never faced anyone like me before," Flores said.
"He's fighting in his town, but Delaware can't get in the ring with him. I've always seen his style as one-dimensional. I'm glad he's taking prespections to help with his sleep. I know I've slept like a baby because I know what's going to happen. Friday night I'm going to show the world why I signed the contract to take this fight."
