By Radio Rahim
Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) is hoping to give IBF/WBO/WBA light heavyweight champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) some flashbacks of his past sparring sessions with current middleweight destroyer Gennady "GGG" Golovkin.
Mohammedi will challenge Kovalev for the three belts on Saturday, July 25 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and the fifth will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing.
Kovalev had previously worked with Abel Sanchez, who heads the corners of Mohammedi and Golovkin. Kovalev now trains with John David Jackson.
Back when Kovalev and Golovkin were both trained by Sanchez, the two deadly punchers had some sparring sessions at Big Bear.
According to several insiders, and Mohammedi himself - Kovalev had a very difficult time with Golovkin.
"For me it's a very big advantage [to have Abel Sanchez]. Before Abel Sanchez used to train Sergey Kovalev. I think Sergey Kovalev don't forget his sparring with Gennady Golovkin. I think he don't forget because it was difficult for him. Abel Sanchez is excited and happy for this fight, because he says I have the power and the possibility to win," Mohammedi told BoxingScene.com.
"Abel Sanchez did not go with me just for play or just for money, because he don't need it. He has Golovkin, he has a lot of other champions. He don't need it anymore. But with me he has a good chance to get a new champion. Not just one belt but three, it's very big."
"Everyone say this is just some French guy and the fight will be over in three rounds. And that's okay. On July 25th I will have a big surprise for Kovalev and everyone."