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"Once I read that he said he'd fight me in the streets but not in the ring,'' said Saleta, who retired from boxing for two years before returning to the ring in April. "I've wanted it for years, and fans have wanted it for years. He's not ******. He must realize the pressure will be on him, and he doesn't take pressure [well].''
Although Golota has made a name for himself in the United States, especially here in his adopted hometown, Saleta is a far bigger star back home. Asked if he thinks Golota is jealous of his status in Poland, Saleta, who has a career record of 42-6 with 21 knockouts, suggests you ask "Andrew'' that question.
Asked if he plans to rush Golota immediately when the two meet in August, Saleta nods. Yep, he saw how Lamon Brewster knocked Golota out just 53 seconds into their fight at the United Center in May. Yep, he remembers how Lennox Lewis did the same thing to Golota in 1997.
"I've got to give it a try,'' Saleta said, suppressing a smile. "That seems to be the thing to do.''
"Once I read that he said he'd fight me in the streets but not in the ring,'' said Saleta, who retired from boxing for two years before returning to the ring in April. "I've wanted it for years, and fans have wanted it for years. He's not ******. He must realize the pressure will be on him, and he doesn't take pressure [well].''
Although Golota has made a name for himself in the United States, especially here in his adopted hometown, Saleta is a far bigger star back home. Asked if he thinks Golota is jealous of his status in Poland, Saleta, who has a career record of 42-6 with 21 knockouts, suggests you ask "Andrew'' that question.
Asked if he plans to rush Golota immediately when the two meet in August, Saleta nods. Yep, he saw how Lamon Brewster knocked Golota out just 53 seconds into their fight at the United Center in May. Yep, he remembers how Lennox Lewis did the same thing to Golota in 1997.
"I've got to give it a try,'' Saleta said, suppressing a smile. "That seems to be the thing to do.''
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