Rogan Plans To Come Back Strong From Back Injury
By Terence Dooley
Martin Rogan has revealed the extent of his disappointment over the postponement of his rematch with Sam Sexton. The Belfast heavyweight star had to withdraw from the original date due to a niggling back injury. Rogan told Belfastmedia.com that he was raring to but will now have to wait until November the 6th to take his revenge on Sexton – who defeated him controversially back in May.
“Of course it’s annoying but there’s not much I can do. I just need to rest it for a couple of weeks and concentrate on my recovery,” said Rogan.
“I was getting into great shape and everything was falling into shape. I just want to reassure the fans that the fight is definitely going to take place. Like any sport you would not want to take part unless you are 100 per cent. I intend to give a full account of myself and win back my title.”
Sexton was in big trouble in the original fight, the Norwich-based boxer spat his gumshield out during one such moment and used the resulting delay to regroup; referee Dave Parris called a halt to the contest in round eight due to Rogan’s left eye being swollen shut. Many people, Rogan foremost amongst them, felt that the fight had been stopped prematurely.
The rematch announcement saw both men trade ugly verbal jabs. Sexton has used this fresh postponement to accuse Rogan of ‘delaying the inevitable’.
“What Rogan is doing is only delaying the inevitable which is another victory for me,” blasted Sexton.
“As the champion I have gone beyond the call of duty to accommodate Rogan to the point of going back to the challenger's back yard for him to try and get his old title back. I've also heard him make certain allegations against me that were unjust and uncalled for at the press conference, which I would ask he rectify.”
He continued: “It's common knowledge that he has had a change of camp and trainer which I can't understand. If he was so sure he won the last fight then why change what was not wrong? He has four weeks to mend his injured back and then face me again on a level platform and we both have the chance to put right any wrongs. I am in prime condition and I need to keep active so he needs to make sure these four weeks are used wisely.”
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