Mundine vs. Geale - Daniel Planning a Big Upset
By Mark Vester
Anthony Mundine (35-3, 23KOs) is already planning ahead, overlooking his May 27 opponent, IBO middleweight champion Daniel Geale (21-0, 13KOs). The fight will take place at the Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Mundine has said in several interviews that Geale would possibly be his final fight in Australia, and then he plans to come to America to chase big names like Kelly Pavlik or head out to Germany to push for a fight with WBA champion Felix Sturm.
There is only one problem, Geale is very focused on leaving the ring with his undefeated record in place. He sees Mundine as the "big win" to put his own career on the map. He wants to make a bigger statement than the one he made in 2007, when he [then 17-0] dominated then unbeaten Daniel Dawson, who came to the ring with a record of 29-0, 20KOs. He believes that Mundine is on the decline and ready for the taking.
"I'm confident I can get the win. I've been training hard and now it's time to step up and put my all into this fight,'' Geale said to The Camden Advertiser . "I'm more ready now than ever. I'm hitting my peak both physically and mentally. I'm in a great position now. I'm hitting the peak of my career and Mundine's career is nearing the end of his.''
Geale is a bit upset with the critics who feel Mundine will pull out an easy win.
"They are entitled to their opinions,'' Geale said. "They can believe what they want, but I'll do my talking with my fists in the ring. I plan to dominate the fight, staying busy and not get frustrated. I'm going into it expecting this to be my toughest fight to date. I'm not going to go in there trying to knock him out, but if that comes, then great. I have to stay smart. My title is on the line.''
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