On January 28, Arturo Gatti challenges undefeated Dane Thomas Damgaard (37-0, 27 KO’s) for the IBA welterweight championship.
Gatti’s trainer James “Buddy” McGirt offered his views on the upcoming bout:
On Damgaard: “He’s a credible guy. He’s tough, very durable, and he’s got a difficult style.”
On Damgaard being a southpaw: “I’m not concerned at all about that. Ward was a southpaw also. Ward was more dangerous because you didn’t know what to expect. He could switch up in the middle of a round.”
Gatti’s advantages in bout: “His boxing ability and his ability to adapt.”
Gatti at welterweight: “His attitude is completely different just because of the fact that he’s at a comfortable weight. He’s more confident, more natural.”
Tickets, priced at $300, $200, $150, $100, and $50, have been moving briskly since Christmas. There are still tickets available in all price ranges, but the $50 tickets have the most quantity remaining. Tickets can be purchased at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Box Office, or by calling TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com . . .
