Patrick Teixeira Aims To Impress at LA Fight Club
By Ryan Burton
BoxingScene.com recently spoke with 24-year-old Patrick Teixeira (25-0, 21KOs) who headlines Friday night's LA Fight Club at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles against veteran Don Mouton. The fight will be televised on Estrella TV.
The native of Brazil talks about his preparation for the upcoming fight ad more in this Q&A.
BoxingScene.com: How was your training camp for Don Mouton?
Teixeira: It went really well. I trained for six weeks in Argentina in part of Lucas Matthysse’s training camp. I feel prepared for this fight, I learned a lot in this training camp.
BoxingScene.com: Mouton has been in the ring with a lot of up and coming fighters. When you face a veteran like this do you go in trying to outdo what the other prospects did?
Teixeira: No, my plan is to make sure that I am focused on my game plan to subdue him and get the victory.
BoxingScene.com: This is your second fight of the year. Are you looking to be more active after this fight?
Teixeira: Yes, I want to be as active as possible while also making sure I am healthy and ready to fight.
BoxingScene.com: You are already in 10 round fights. How close do you think you are to fighting for a title?
Teixeira: Very close. I am happy with the trajectory of my career so far, and I think I will soon be ready to go for a title.
BoxingScene.com: Of course soccer is #1 but boxing seems to be growing in Brazil with fighters such as yourself and the Falcao brothers. How do the fans treat you at home?
Teixeira: Combat sports are getting more popular in Brazil and a lot of us are getting more opportunities to fight in Brazil but also in the U.S. I think Brazil is very proud to have us represent them and continue to pick up victories in her name.
BoxingScene.com: Do you have a prediction for your fight?
Teixeira: I can predict that the fight will be exciting and that I am going to come out victorious.
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