Danny Green: record, next fight and profile →
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Antonio Tarver and Danny Green had their first press conference at the site of the fight “Judgment Day”, the Sydney Entertainment Center. Both fighters were very respectful to each other, but also very confident about victory.
Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver wants to prove the critics wrong. He's not very happy with the recent reports where some experts have labeled him as a 42-year-old boxer who is way past his best and way too inactive over the last few years. Since 2007, Tarver fought four times. On July 20 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tarver challenges IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green.
Former champion Antonio Tarver has shredded the ring record of IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green. Tarver challenges Green for the title at Sydney's Entertainment Centre on July 20. Tarver questions Green's opponents as a cruiserweight, like Manny Siaca, Paul Briggs and even Roy Jones Jr. Of course Tarver leaves himself open to the critics, as being 42-years-old and having only one fight in the last two years - most experts believes he is past his best.
On the 20th of July in Australia, Antonio Tarver (28-6, 19 KOs) will attempt to become the first American boxer to defeat Danny Green (31-3, 27KO), the current IBO world cruiserweight champion The fight happens at the Entertainment Center in Sydney. Green has turned back the American challenges of Roy Jones Jr. and BJ Flores, with a first round TKO over Jones and twelve round decision over the previously unbeaten Flores. He expects an even harder fight with Tarver.
Danny Green (31-3, 27KOs) has confirmed an earlier story on BoxingScene.com. The Australian star has finalized a deal to defend his IBO cruiserweight title against former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (28-6, 19KOs). The fight takes place on July 20 in Sydney, Australia. Green last fought in November, winning a unanimous points decision over BJ Flores at Perth's Challenge Stadium. The fight with Tarver takes place at the at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
According to the press in Australia, a deal is reportedly very close for Danny Green to defend his IBO cruiserweight title against former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver, who recently fought at heavyweight. Sources close to Green told The Australian that a deal is set to be announced in the next day or two. The fight is likely going to take place in July in Sydney, Australia. Green last fought in November, winning a unanimous points decision over BJ Flores at Perth's Challenge Stadium.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that there are ongoing discussions between IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green, and promotional outfit Sauerland Event, to stage a unification bout in the coming months. Green is interested in facing one of Sauerland's champions, which include WBO king Marco Huck, WBA interim-champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez and IBF champion Steve Cunningham. Although the two sides are talking, it's not exactly clear as to which Sauerland fighter is Green's preferred option.
IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green plans to continue his career. Green's career was in doubt after going through emergency abdominal surgery in January to remove his appendix and a large abscess. He last fought in November with a twelve round decision over BJ Flores. He recently tested himself with a six-round sparring session against heavyweight Pieter Cronje. His performance convinced him to continue his career.