No gimmicks. Just 50/50 action-packed boxing.
On Saturday night in Manchester, Albanian fighter Florian Marku demolished a skilled and experienced opponent in Dylan Moran within one minute in their grudge matchup after many expected a 50/50 fight between the pair.
In the aftermath of that bout, Marku explained that he was having trouble securing opponents and wanted the biggest fights possible.
"I've been working so hard for this fight for my comeback. I want big fights and people keep avoiding me. I want these big names. I want Josh Taylor, Conor Benn, Kell Brook. It was a frustrating year. Respect to Dylan Moran, but I am on a different level. When I'm focused I am dangerous. Give me a proper fight and you'll see what we can do," Marku told Sky Sports.
Marku landed a powerful left hand in the first few exchanges of the fight, and then, like a shark smelling blood, pounced on Moran, unloading an unrelenting barrage of punches from both hands until the referee was forced to stop the fight. Marku, with his rabid Albanian support, now aims for bigger opportunities in future.
Ben Shalom, BOXXER CEO and founder, said to Sky Sports after the fight: "I've worked with Florian a long time and he's always been held back by injuries. This year out the ring and the fact he's fit, he's fit now and he's a dangerous animal. He's a big star and we've got a real talent on our hands."
While Marku hunts for an opponent, undefeated Stevie McKenna is more than willing to face him as soon as possible.
"This clown Florian Marku states no one will fight him. I’ve told Ben Shalon numerous times that I will fight you anytime, anywhere and you keep turning the fight down. Both of us are 13-0. Take the fight you coward," McKenna stated on social media.
