Omar Douglas Goes For First Regional Championship
Nov 22, 2013 • 5:45 AM ET
By Tim Kudgis
Tonight at the Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware LIVE WORLDWIDE on GFL.tv, highly touted Super Featherweight prospect Omar Douglas (10-0) will face rugged veteran Jean Javier Soleto (18-11-2). Douglas will be attempting to capture his first regional title, the NABA USA Super Featherweight title, in front of his hometown crowd. Boxingscene.com had the chance to catch up with Omar just hours before the fight to discuss his fight with Soleto, his undefeated record, fighting in front of his hometown crowd and more.
Boxingscene.com: How was your training camp for this fight?
Omar Douglas: I had an excellent camp. I had the best sparring possible with other young hungry prospect.
Boxingscene.com: What does it mean to you to be fighting for a title in the co-main event in front of your hometown?
Omar Douglas: It means the world to me. I have worked so hard to be in the position that I'm in. Plus Delaware been waiting for a hungry young fighter like myself to bring back a title home.
Boxingscene.com: A lot of young undefeated fighters let their undefeated status consume them for every fight. How important is that 0 to you?
Omar Douglas: Its very important to me because I want to be the best and a lost would put a bump in my road to being world champ. I can't afford that.
Boxingscene.com: What can you tell me about your opponent tonight?
Omar Douglas: He is experienced and has lost to a few world champs. It is a step up for me for the simple fact that he been in with the best in the world. Come tonight I am going to prove that I am world class fighter. Once the dust settles I will be bring home the title.
Boxingscene.com: victory here will catch attention since it will be broadcasted around the world on GFL.tv and Comcast leading to bigger fights in 2014. What do you expect to accomplish in 2014?
Omar Douglas: Bring the title home tonight, defend it, and get my name out there. Hopefully be in the running for a world title by the end of next year.
Boxingscene.com: What can the fans watching around the world expect from you tonight?
Omar Douglas: They can expect another crowd pleasing performance. The sweet science and then and a fashionable KOs
"Friday Night Fights" at the Dover Downs will also feature Edgar Santana (28-4) vs Michael "Cold Blood" Clark (44-8-1) as well as highly touted prospect Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (18-0) taking on Marlon Lewis (6-2-2). Also undefeated prospects Lamont Singletary (6-0), Alex Guerrero (9-0) and John Bowman (7-0) will all see action in separate bouts.
This event can be watched LIVE worldwide from start to finish by clicking the link below:
