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By Jake Donovan - Don’t let the long-term plan fool you – Deandre Latimore isn’t taking anything for granted heading into this weekend’s rematch with Sechew Powell.
Just bear in mind that when he speaks, it’s from the point of view of a man who takes a fight knowing that it will lead to another fight.
If it’s not the only reason he agreed to another fight with a man he knocked out two years ago, then it’s certainly the primary motivator.
Latimore (20-1, 16KO) is well aware that he stands far more to lose than to gain by taking on an opponent he’s already beaten, knowing that a reversal of fortunes means an even longer wait at claiming what he believes is rightfully his.
That something would be the vacant alphabet junior middleweight title he was denied in an oh-so-close split decision loss to cross-town rival Cory Spinks a year ago in St. Louis. [Click Here To Read More]
Just bear in mind that when he speaks, it’s from the point of view of a man who takes a fight knowing that it will lead to another fight.
If it’s not the only reason he agreed to another fight with a man he knocked out two years ago, then it’s certainly the primary motivator.
Latimore (20-1, 16KO) is well aware that he stands far more to lose than to gain by taking on an opponent he’s already beaten, knowing that a reversal of fortunes means an even longer wait at claiming what he believes is rightfully his.
That something would be the vacant alphabet junior middleweight title he was denied in an oh-so-close split decision loss to cross-town rival Cory Spinks a year ago in St. Louis. [Click Here To Read More]