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December 10, 2010
CABALLERO WANTS LITZAU REMATCH AT HIGHER WEIGHT
By Ivan Montiel
Celestino Caballero, we welcome you back to Boxing talk since your fight a couple of weeks ago against Jason Litzau in which you lost even though you were the favorite going into that battle. You had the reach and height advantage however you weren’t able to neutralize Litzau what happened?
Celestino Caballero: "The problem was at the moment of having to move up in weight. I gained too much weight therefore I felt too heavy."
BT: We noticed you ran out of gas after the first round. At the same time, we also saw Litzau fight dirty by using his head and even knees at times. Was that a factor?
CC: Yes of course. Litzau also hit me behind the head, he headlocked me and even got me on the neck. All those dirty tactics affected me throughout the night
BT: Were you also surprised that referee Joe Cortez didn’t deduct any points from Litzau?
CC: Yes. Litzau was warned several times for hitting me behind my head for like four or five rounds. That shows everybody Jason was being favored
BT: You landed some big punches on Litzau. Did it surprise you that you could not knock him out?
CC: Yes. Unfortunately ,I did not have the same speed while landing those big shots of mine, otherwise it would have been a different outcome
BT: Do you want a rematch, will you go back down in weight or stay at 130 pounds?
CC: I would love a rematch even if it happens at a much higher weight class because I believe making Litzau move up to 137 pounds would be better for me. I believe at a higher weight I will knock him out. If not, I would like another championship fight at 126 pounds. I won’t forget Litzau though. I want another fight with him!
BT: Have you negotiated with Litzau for a rematch?
CC: Well my promoter says there was a rematch [clause]. However, plans have changed therefore it looks like Litzau will most likely fight Jorge Linares next. I am thinking they will meet at 133, yet I am not sure at what weight they will meet. In the meantime I am willing to fight anyone in hopes of capturing many world titles!
BT: Thank you once again Caballero best of luck in the future we hope to see you sometime soon.
CC: Thank you Ivan, anytime. I am here ready to talk boxing. I promise I will not let my fans down the next time. Caballero will return much better the next time around.
CABALLERO WANTS LITZAU REMATCH AT HIGHER WEIGHT
By Ivan Montiel
Celestino Caballero, we welcome you back to Boxing talk since your fight a couple of weeks ago against Jason Litzau in which you lost even though you were the favorite going into that battle. You had the reach and height advantage however you weren’t able to neutralize Litzau what happened?
Celestino Caballero: "The problem was at the moment of having to move up in weight. I gained too much weight therefore I felt too heavy."
BT: We noticed you ran out of gas after the first round. At the same time, we also saw Litzau fight dirty by using his head and even knees at times. Was that a factor?
CC: Yes of course. Litzau also hit me behind the head, he headlocked me and even got me on the neck. All those dirty tactics affected me throughout the night
BT: Were you also surprised that referee Joe Cortez didn’t deduct any points from Litzau?
CC: Yes. Litzau was warned several times for hitting me behind my head for like four or five rounds. That shows everybody Jason was being favored
BT: You landed some big punches on Litzau. Did it surprise you that you could not knock him out?
CC: Yes. Unfortunately ,I did not have the same speed while landing those big shots of mine, otherwise it would have been a different outcome
BT: Do you want a rematch, will you go back down in weight or stay at 130 pounds?
CC: I would love a rematch even if it happens at a much higher weight class because I believe making Litzau move up to 137 pounds would be better for me. I believe at a higher weight I will knock him out. If not, I would like another championship fight at 126 pounds. I won’t forget Litzau though. I want another fight with him!
BT: Have you negotiated with Litzau for a rematch?
CC: Well my promoter says there was a rematch [clause]. However, plans have changed therefore it looks like Litzau will most likely fight Jorge Linares next. I am thinking they will meet at 133, yet I am not sure at what weight they will meet. In the meantime I am willing to fight anyone in hopes of capturing many world titles!
BT: Thank you once again Caballero best of luck in the future we hope to see you sometime soon.
CC: Thank you Ivan, anytime. I am here ready to talk boxing. I promise I will not let my fans down the next time. Caballero will return much better the next time around.
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