Woods vs Cloud: Tavoris Says Experience Won't Matter
By Mark Vester
Undefeated light heavyweight contender Tavoris Cloud says experience will not play a role in his August 28 clash with Clinton Woods at the Hard Rock Live in Florida. Cloud and Woods do battle for the vacant IBF 175-pound title.
"Winning a world title will be a lifelong dream accomplished,'' Cloud said to the Miami Herald. "I know this is a huge opportunity, and that's why I have worked out so hard for the fight. He might have the experience and more fights, but that won't mean anything when he gets in the ring. All Clinton Woods needs to do is show up, and I'll take care of the rest.''
Woods sat back and waited for a shot at the title for a long time. He was the mandatory to Chad Dawson for some time but the fight never took place. Woods is a veteran and a former champion. Cloud is not worried about any of that, or the possible appearance of ring rust. He is focused on making a statement.
"I am not upset that Dawson decided not to fight me,'' Cloud said. "Sooner or later I was going to fight for a title, whether it was Dawson or someone else. I'm not concerned about ring rust. Clinton Woods needs to be concerned about getting beat. Everybody came to camp with a positive state of mind. We've said from the beginning that we can beat Woods. Now it's time to win.''
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